Don’t Move Topped Netflix Global Charge With Help from Evil Dead and Spider-Man Director Sam Raimi

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As a cinephile who has witnessed the evolution of modern cinema, I must say that Sam Raimi’s latest collaboration with Adam Schindler and Brian Netto on “Don’t Move” is nothing short of a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling. With Raimi’s extensive background in horror, he’s like a wise old owl passing down secrets to the young falcons, Schindler and Netto.

Sam Raimi, the director behind Spider-Man, also has a secret identity as a horror mastermind. He’s known for creating the iconic Evil Dead series and producing spine-tingling films like the 2015 Poltergeist remake and Don’t Breathe. In his newest endeavor, which is currently dominating Netflix charts following its recent release, Raimi is sharing some of his filmmaking wisdom with aspiring directors Adam Schindler and Brian Netto. Together, they are collaboratively creating a chilling thriller.

Stay Still provides viewers with an exhilarating 90-minute journey filled with suspense, detailing the harrowing tale of a mourning mother who struggles to evade a potential kidnapper after receiving a paralyzing agent. In conversation with Collider, Schindler and Netto explained how collaborating with Raimi played a pivotal role in turning Stay Still from a straightforward cat-and-mouse game into a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride that leaves viewers on the precipice of their seats. Despite having a longstanding partnership, Schindler and Netto found that Raimi’s fresh perspective as an outsider enabled them to dissect and reimagine the film in ways they wouldn’t have been able to accomplish independently.

In essence, what stood out most when working alongside Raimi was his unwavering passion, as Netto noted. Despite his long-standing career in filmmaking, he continues to exhibit a youthful exuberance. Given Raimi’s impressive body of work, it’s evident that his love for cinema is profound and pervasive even when serving as a mentor. During their conversation, Schindler and Netto touched upon Raimi’s script editing process, describing it as reminiscent of graduate school. Schindler recollected, “He provided us with the best script-to-screen feedback we’ve ever received. He’s hands-on; we go over the entire script together, line by line, asking questions like: How are we filming this? What’s the intention behind this scene? What does this specific line imply?

His main focus is: How will the audience react to this?

Don’t Move Is a Uniquely Terrifying Addition to the Horror Genre

Schindler and Netto credit a significant portion of their success with “Don’t Move” to Raimi’s mentorship. However, their unique perspective on horror films hints at promising directions for future projects. As childhood buddies, they share the commonality of growing up in a more rural setting, specifically the woods of Minnesota. Despite never encountering anything frightening themselves within the forest, Schindler and Netto express a desire to introduce intense fear into an otherwise peaceful environment.

In a surprising twist for a horror film, Schindler and Netto aimed to create a terrifying narrative set against a visually stunning backdrop. As they explained, traditional horror locations often fail to strike the right chord due to their inherent eeriness. Instead, they wanted to blur the lines between beauty and fear by setting their movie in a place that, despite its picturesque appearance, could still instill a sense of dread or terror.

In “Don’t Move,” viewers join the main character on a harrowing journey in real-time, making every nerve-wracking moment feel incredibly intense. The film’s unique style, which resembles a ticking clock as the protagonist battles a paralytic agent taking over her body, heightens the suspense significantly. This innovative production, skillfully directed by Sam Raimi, is shaping up to be an exceptional choice for a Halloween horror movie marathon.

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2024-10-28 17:33