As a cinephile with over three decades of film viewing under my belt, I find the prospect of the Farrelly brothers venturing into horror territory quite intriguing. Their comedic prowess has been well-established, but their Oscar win for Green Book showcases their ability to craft compelling dramas as well.
Despite being famous for their comedy films like “Dumb and Dumber,” “There’s Something About Mary,” and “Shallow Hal,” the Farrelly brothers demonstrated in 2018 that they possess a wide range of skills with the Oscar-winning biographical film, “Green Book.” Peter Farrelly even took home the award for Best Original Screenplay. Now, these filmmakers have expressed their interest in branching out into a new genre they haven’t explored before: horror.
Discussing their latest movie, “Dear Santa“, the Farrelly brothers hinted at their desire to venture into horror filmmaking. Although widely recognized as comedy directors throughout their careers, Peter acknowledged that others like Rob Reiner have successfully transitioned between genres. However, he admitted that they currently don’t have a concept for a horror film, largely due to their lack of planning skills.
“Horror. I want to do a horror movie that’s going to scare the hell out of people someday, but we don’t plan. We’re not good planners. That’s why we were horrible students in school. So we kind of do what the universe drops in our lap. I always talk about Rob Reiner and how he did his first four movies: Did Spinal Tap, then he did The Sure Thing, Stand by Me and The Princess Bride. The four movies, they’re all different, and he’s showing the world, ‘I can do whatever you want. You want it? Come to me.’ We did comedy, comedy, comedy, comedy, comedy, and then we started doing dramas, but only because it’s not completely in our control.”
Despite their eagerness to delve into the horror genre, Bobby Farrelly was quick to clarify that they aren’t merely seeking to create a film just for the sake of saying they’ve done it. In his words, “We wouldn’t want to make a horror movie just because it’s a horror movie. We’d only do one if the idea strikes us as something we find intriguing and worth telling.
What Kind of Horror Movies Do the Farrelly Brothers Find Interesting?
Contrary to what one might assume, the Farrelly brothers are not drawn to the horror-comedy genre just because it seems fitting for them. In fact, quite the opposite is true. When asked about a potential horror movie project, Peter expressed his desire to genuinely scare people. His brother agreed, suggesting that their horror film wouldn’t resemble slasher movies like Friday the 13th. Instead, they envisioned something more psychologically intense, reminiscent of an M. Night Shyamalan production with unexpected twists and turns.
Peter remarked, “Similar to The Sixth Sense,” he said. “I believe it’s one of the greatest horror films ever made, not because it’s gruesome but because it has a subtle, chilling effect.” Indeed, The Sixth Sense is often praised for its excellence, with many attributing this to its atmospheric cinematography that skillfully builds suspense leading up to the climactic twist. This contemporary ghost story masterfully employs traditional elements, occasionally defying expectations, just as the Farrelly brothers might be doing if they are using it as their guide. We’re eagerly awaiting their creation when the time is ripe.
Before determining their next move, consider watching “Dear Santa,” a Christmas-themed family comedy featuring Jack Black, who starred in “Shallow Hal.” In this heartwarming tale, a young boy with dyslexia mistakenly writes a letter to Satan instead of Santa Claus. The film premiered on November 25th on Paramount+, and you can watch our interview with the Farrelly Brothers above for an inside look at the production process.
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2024-11-26 22:01