As a long-time movie enthusiast with a rich history of sifting through the cinematic landscape, I must say that Carrie-Anne Moss has always been one to captivate my attention. Her latest endeavor, “Die Alone,” is yet another testament to her versatility as an actress. Despite some parallels with her role in “Memento,” Moss manages to breathe new life into a familiar premise, making it uniquely her own.
Legendary actress Carrie-Anne Moss headlines the latest movie hitting screens this weekend, “Die Alone,” a gripping thriller set against an apocalyptic backdrop of a deadly epidemic transforming humans into ravenous monsters. The storyline might seem reminiscent to some, given the abundance of zombie horror films throughout history. However, “Die Alone” introduces distinct twists – Moss plays a character who cares for an amnesiac in distress during tumultuous times, similar to her role in Christopher Nolan’s memory-loss masterpiece “Memento,” which is approaching its 25th anniversary since it first premiered. Surprisingly, “Memento” almost prevented Moss from starring in “Die Alone.
Initially, when I read the script for ‘Die Alone’, there were a few instances that made me pause, as they seemed reminiscent of a project I had worked on before – ‘Memento’. However, upon further consideration, I realized that despite some similarities, the overall story was distinct enough to make me feel comfortable taking on the role. Initially, I had reservations about repeating a similar experience, but ultimately, I decided those concerns were unwarranted.
Not Watching ‘Zombie Movies to Relax’?
Although Moss has been involved with gruesome and violent projects like “Die Alone“, she shared with us that she isn’t particularly fond of horror films in her personal life. “I enjoy stories about the apocalypse,” Moss said, “but it’s not usually my first choice. I don’t watch apocalyptic zombie movies to unwind, which is what I normally do when watching TV… I prefer peaceful dreams at night rather than frightening ones. I have a tender heart, and my children find this amusing. I have a delicate constitution, and I’m easily affected. When I see a lot of gunfire on a show, I can almost feel the bullets, you understand?
But that’s not to say Moss doesn’t own the screen as a badass, means-business heroine protecting herself and her companion (Douglas Smith) against the monstrous entities around them in Die Alone. Just because she’s not donning those futuristic outfits from The Matrix franchise, that doesn’t mean she’s someone to mess with in the dystopian universe introduced by writer-director Lowell Dean in Moss’ new thriller. Says Moss:
What intrigued me was her pragmatic approach towards the gun, and even the wooden spoon she uses to stir the soup. It’s one of the qualities I admired about her that stood out. She wasn’t like an action hero in a movie. Instead, she was this grounded, earthy individual who, at times, would draw a gun to make a point, not for show or coolness.
From Quiver Distribution, Die Alone is now available in theaters, on demand and on digital.
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2024-10-19 07:01