As a movie enthusiast who’s been diving into Apple TV+ lately, I recently stumbled upon a chilling gem called “The Gorge”. This film is filled with intriguing elements, but what truly left me puzzled was the imaginative horror of the monsters. Frankly, they’re the stuff that sci-fi/horror fans’ worst nightmares are made of! It turns out that screenwriter Zach Dean was actually urged to make these creatures as terrifying as he could.
In a conversation with Dean before the airing of The Gorge on Apple TV+, the screenwriter shared that it was actually Director Scott Derrickson who motivated him to fully explore his creativity. Essentially, he was instructed to design these creatures in a way that would be as unsettling and grotesque as possible, which he communicated to TopMob.
Working with Scott was a pleasure since he encouraged me to go beyond my limits when it came to rewrites. By the time he joined our team, I had already been given free rein, which was fantastic because not every approach works in that direction. However, Scott’s attitude was always, ‘Go ahead and push it even further,’ which was highly motivating.
As a movie enthusiast, I must confess that The Gorge frequently resonates with the greatness of some iconic sci-fi flicks, and one key factor contributing to this is its unique approach to the monsters it unleashes. To put it simply, these creatures are stunningly realistic, and trust me, you’ll feel a chill run down your spine when main characters Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya-Taylor Joy) cross paths with them. This is precisely the effect that Zach Dean aimed to achieve, and he succeeded magnificently.
Scott, as a director, was likely the first among many instances where he liberated my creativity by urging me to make The Gorge as terrifying as imaginable.
To be honest, given that Scott Derrickson, who’s known for his impressive horror films like “The Exorcism of Emily Rose,” “Sinister,” and “The Black Phone,” among others, was behind “The Gorge,” it’s not surprising that it turned out so well. After all, he also directed the first “Doctor Strange” film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, demonstrating his ability to handle both terrifying and surreal narratives.
In my opinion, it was an excellent choice for them, He and Zach Dean, to collaborate. Zach Dean has previously dabbled in the realm of sci-fi, notably with “The Tomorrow War,” which we’re hoping will have a sequel someday. Yet, it’s quite unsettling to witness the monstrosities they conceived together.
2025’s movie lineup is packed with exciting new sci-fi films, but for me, shaking off the memories of “The Gorge’s” monsters will take some time. I might want to explore other movies in the meantime to distract myself from it. Guess it’s time for a rom-com detour.
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