It turns out that Valentine’s Day and horror movies make an interesting pairing, and on February 14th, director Scott Derrickson is releasing his latest spooky creation on Apple TV+ subscribers: “The Gorge”. Before the movie’s premiere, Derrickson is revealing how his new horror production drew inspiration from a couple of popular video games.
In an interview with GamesRadar+, The Black Phone director confirmed that the eerie setting of The Gorge was indeed influenced by video game aesthetics, specifically Silent Hill and Until Dawn. Critics have already noted similarities, and Derrickson himself acknowledged this influence, particularly in terms of the film’s action scenes.
I strongly enjoy these types of games, and I believe they have raised the standard for gunplay action. In particular, when it comes to games featuring one or just a couple characters, it’s hard to find anything that surpasses them.
Titled “The Gorge“, this thrilling film features Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy in pivotal roles. The story revolves around two elite snipers stationed on opposite sides of a treacherous chasm, unaware of the mysteries hidden below them. As described by Sope Dirisu’s character J.D., “We stand at the threshold of hell itself.”
This enticing blend of action, horror, and romance promises another successful venture for director Derrickson, who has proven to transform everything he touches into gold since his career’s inception.
‘The Gorge’ Is Surprising Fans With Its Romance
If you imagine snipers standing watch at a gateway to hell, it’s understandable that romance might not be your initial thought. Yet, surprisingly, that appears to be the aspect that viewers are most captivated by in The Gorge. Initial reactions to the film on social media are generating quite a buzz, with user @billbria on X commenting:
Among this month’s Valentine releases, #TheGorge stands out as the most sincerely romantic! When Teller and Taylor-Joy aren’t displaying affectionate moments, they’re fighting their way through a Skull Island/THE LAST OF US/Paul WS Anderson-inspired inferno. It could well be my favorite Scott Derrickson film yet!
User @CoyJandreau shared similar feelings and added a video game analogy: “The Gorge is simply stunning,” they stated. “It’s like the best game I’ve never played, seamlessly transitioning through various genres, and it receives an A+ for its romantic elements.
Derrickson openly acknowledged that keeping the romantic aspects in check within the thrilling backdrop of “The Gorge” was a complex task, particularly when it came to harmonizing them with the intense action and horror scenes featuring its lead characters. He explained to GamesRadar+ that “the challenge lay in preventing the film from devolving into mere chaotic stimuli reminiscent of video games.” In essence, he aimed to incorporate the excitement and intensity of gaming-style action, but also ensure the romance remained vivid and captivating.
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2025-02-11 19:31