The key to making a period ghost story that's genuinely scary is attention to detail. Here, the team behind The Woman in Black explain how they created the film's air of menace
The aesthetic of a horror film is the most important thing about it. If you get that wrong, everything is ruined. "In any film, the colour palette and the overall look are such important elements," explains Chris Moore, location manager for The Woman in Black. "But even more so in a period horror film, because you have to believe that you're in that period every step of the way. If there are any errors and the audience "sees" something they shouldn't, then they're back in the 21st century, it breaks the illusion and suddenly the "Woman in Black" is just a woman in makeup."
There was no danger of that on this set, where every nuance was scrutinised.
The aesthetic of a horror film is the most important thing about it. If you get that wrong, everything is ruined. "In any film, the colour palette and the overall look are such important elements," explains Chris Moore, location manager for The Woman in Black. "But even more so in a period horror film, because you have to believe that you're in that period every step of the way. If there are any errors and the audience "sees" something they shouldn't, then they're back in the 21st century, it breaks the illusion and suddenly the "Woman in Black" is just a woman in makeup."
There was no danger of that on this set, where every nuance was scrutinised.
- 2/5/2012
- by Viv Groskop
- The Guardian - Film News
Comic-Con International has unleashed the full schedule for Wednesday and Thursday for the San Diego Comic-Con 2011, and there is going to be a ton of stuff to keep you incredibly busy and entertained.
Like I've been saying it's never to early to start planning, and there is a ton of stuff here that we are looking forward to checking out. I've gone through the list and put exclamation points next to all of the events that we are looking forward to attending. What panels and events are you looking forward to?
We will be at Comic-Con in full force this year, bringing you everything you need and want to know about. We will also be having a GeekTyrant meet-up this year, which we announce soon.
See you at the con!
Wednesday July 20th
!!! 6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings: Alcatraz, Person of Interest, The Secret Circle, and Supernatural...
Like I've been saying it's never to early to start planning, and there is a ton of stuff here that we are looking forward to checking out. I've gone through the list and put exclamation points next to all of the events that we are looking forward to attending. What panels and events are you looking forward to?
We will be at Comic-Con in full force this year, bringing you everything you need and want to know about. We will also be having a GeekTyrant meet-up this year, which we announce soon.
See you at the con!
Wednesday July 20th
!!! 6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings: Alcatraz, Person of Interest, The Secret Circle, and Supernatural...
- 7/7/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Universal is picking up "The Adjustment Bureau," a George Nolfi spec script that Matt Damon has attached. Nolfi will also make his directorial debut on the picture, which is eyeing a September start.
The project went out to the town last week from Media Rights Capital, which is producing and financing in the $60-$65 million range. Nolfi will also produce, along with Chris Moore, Bill Carraro and Michael Hackett.
The story, with action, romance and sci-fi overtones, sees Damon playing a politician who falls for a ballerina only to find mysterious forces keeping the two apart. "Adjustment" is loosely based on a Philip K. Dick short story.
Nolfi became pals with Damon working on "Ocean's Twelve" and then "The Bourne Ultimatum." He wrote the part for Damon, who will shoot the movie after he's done with "The Human Factor," Clint Eastwood's pic about Nelson Mandela starring Morgan Freeman.
Damon...
The project went out to the town last week from Media Rights Capital, which is producing and financing in the $60-$65 million range. Nolfi will also produce, along with Chris Moore, Bill Carraro and Michael Hackett.
The story, with action, romance and sci-fi overtones, sees Damon playing a politician who falls for a ballerina only to find mysterious forces keeping the two apart. "Adjustment" is loosely based on a Philip K. Dick short story.
Nolfi became pals with Damon working on "Ocean's Twelve" and then "The Bourne Ultimatum." He wrote the part for Damon, who will shoot the movie after he's done with "The Human Factor," Clint Eastwood's pic about Nelson Mandela starring Morgan Freeman.
Damon...
- 3/5/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal Pictures is finalizing a deal with Media Rights Capital for Matt Damon-starrer The Adjustment Bureau , a contemporary love story with sci-fi overtones that was written and will be directed by George Nolfi. Variety says Nolfi will produce with Chris Moore and Michael Hackett. Production will begin in September. Nolfi, who wrote The Bourne Ultimatum , is also writing the next Jason Bourne film for Damon and director Paul Greengrass. In The Adjustment Bureau , Damon will play David Norris, a charismatic congressman who seems destined for national political stardom. He meets a beautiful ballet dancer named Elise Sellas, only to find strange circumstances keeping their sparks from catching fire. Norris discovers forces are at work to keep them apart, and he peels...
- 3/5/2009
- Comingsoon.net
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