Pushing Boundaries in Found Footage Horror
Mark Duplass, known for his contributions to the mumblecore movement, teamed up with newcomer Patrick Brice to create a low-budget indie horror film that would challenge conventions and explore the unsettling nature of human interactions. With Duplass’s experience in crafting authentic, character-driven stories and Brice’s fresh perspective, they set out to push the boundaries of the found footage genre. Armed with a minimal crew, a largely improvised script, and a shared vision, they embarked on a journey that would result in the creation of Creep. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we return to our Found Footage series with a conversation about Brice’s 2014 film Creep.
Authenticity, Eccentricity, and Malevolence
In our discussion of Creep, we explore how the film navigates the spectrum between —Hold on there! This is currently only available for members. It’ll be available to everyone else soon, but why not become a member so you can listen to it now? We’d love it if you became a member to support our show, but you’d love it because of everything you get. We have monthly member bonus episodes that only members can access. You also get access to members-only Discord channels, and early ad-free releases for every episode. Plus, you get to vote on the movies we discuss in our members only episodes! What can we say? It pays to be a member. Learn more about supporting The Next Reel film podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM.
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