What Makes A Great Horror Movie? - David F. Sandberg
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2019
- In this Film Courage video interview, Filmmaker and CZcamsr (a.k.a. PonySmasher) David F. Sandberg on What Makes A Great Horror Movie?
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What has always made a great horror movie is how uncomfortable the film makes you feel as a viewer. The best example to me is John Carpenter's "The Thing" due to the cold and isolated location the film takes place in, but also the uncertainty of which character The Thing is taking shape. When a director can make you feel uneasy when watching a horror film just from location and tone alone, you know you have something special.
Totally agree with you. I think John Carpenter is the ultimate horror director. I generally think the horror movies of today are complete garbage.
He has become my new favorite director.
Screen Breach same. And that’s a huge deal for me. My favourite director all my life was Spielberg. But David f sandberg is becoming my favourite now.
which are his movies?
@@xChikyx Shazam!, Lights Out, and Annabelle Creation.
@@TheSleazyFish oh, I see... lights out was pretty lame tbh, i haven't seen the other 2
That basement scene in 'Signs' is the perfect example of expert use of light and sound.
The tension in that scene is amazing!
Yes! Great scene
For me, horror is all about playing with expectations to create constant uncertainty. For example: play creepy uncanny sound followed by scary imagery, then play the same sound with no scary imagery, then give us scares without the scary noise that also happens in daytime. Make everything feel unsafe, to the point where even a dinner table conversation feels terrifying
I think our imagination is what makes the movie scary, in every good horror movie it is the unseen that is the most effective tricks to fool us into the abyss of our thoughts. Great video as always, long live David F.Sandberg
Love how he still does interviews with you guys, staying true to his CZcams roots!
I learned how important sound is to horror when I watched The Shining with commentary on. Amazing how much of a different experience that was.
Easy. 1. Tension, 2. Suspense, 3. Atmosphere…also ofc at least 1 likeable character and that’s what it takes to make a great or good horror/thriller movie/story
Horror movies depend heavily on the atmosphere. There is something about the surrounding that doesn't seem right. If a director gets that right it can be a good flick.
The witch is a good example
This comment is facts
He nailed it - making it get worse and worse for the characters...
The Descent is another great example.
- First, the women get trapped in a cave.
- Next, they find they are being hunted by something, the Crawler.
- They then realize that they are being hunted by not just one crawler,
but a whole colony of them!
- They then figure out that the Crawlers hunt by sound so they need
to be quiet in order to escape.
- Then one of the women breaks her leg and they have to aid her along.
- Then they find old hiking equipment and bones and see that
nobody has made it out alive!
Just keeps getting worse and worse...
I absolutely LOVE this guy, please make more videos with him! (Also thank you for all these AWESOME UPLOADS!!!) ❤
Thanks Braden, here is everything we have published with David so far - bit.ly/2kxcIdM (We will be publishing his full interview next week). PS - Hope you are subscribed to David's CZcams channel. It's incredible - czcams.com/users/ponysmasher
Yeah I'm subbed to him, he makes great stuff! Thanks for the playlist, I didn't know there was one :)
I think what's truly scary is what can actually happen, for example 'Jaws.'
well Jaws would never happen, a shark attack sure, but some ridiculous trash eating killing machine of a shark that's like 15 meters and literally attack people and boats blindly and does not follow physical laws - no
Nope. I see this theory pop up time to time, but it's a vast over-simplifcation that barely stands up to 2% of beloved horror movies.
Very good insights on the different kinds of horror. I'm really liking Sandberg as an interview subject. He's equal parts passionate and thoughtful.
I love to write horror scripts!!!!!! I've written 2 full ones, and currently working on 2 more at the moment! Great vid with GREAT advice!!!
You inspire me so much thank you sir
Ya know what scares big when you’re milking a moment of tension? Turn up the room tone.
TWO WORDS
SELF AWARE .
Glad about the david lynch mention. First part of lost highway is some of the scariest shit I've seen.
We made our first horror short and I have to say it was way more difficult to do than any drama I've tried. Partly because it was historical and required sfx.
What makes a great horror movie is being in a horror situation along with characters, fearing for your life...
There are many types of horror but the best in my opinion is the type of horror he describes in the beginning. I enjoy feeling actual freight. I love perfectly timed jump scares and the eerieness and creepiness. For example Ammityville 2: The Posession. AMAZING MOVIE *chefs kiss*
SAW movies are really good because of the complexity and gore.
I also liked You’re Next because of the survival theme and the hint of action it has.
I would consider horror movies like Hereditary and The Thing as creepy, yes, but not scary. They leave me thinking wtf just happened (Hereditary) or me trying to come up with solutions (The Thing). If I have to go through the whole movie in my head after the film to answer any questions, that’s GREAT...for a mystery films like Shutter Island (10/10 film), but not for my taste in horror.
When I think of Horror movies I think Halloween. When I think of horror I think of the collection of books ‘SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK’ spooky, eerie, dark, creepy, pants wetting, nightmares, calling on your parents to comfort you lol. But in conclusion, a great horror movie is always based off a person’s personal preference.
a great horror movie - the climax leading to the scares and the scares happening in the place at the right time. James Wan has become a favorite of mine. I saw Annabelle Comes Home at the end of June and just as i have seen many trailers, i still jumped outta my skin so many times in the movie, cause the climax to the scares and scares taking place was placed just right. i had watched the movie The possession of Hannah Grace, which i had never seen before, except for a behind the scenes featurette of it. not seeing it before, i def jumped outta my skin not expecting it to happen.
Kinda funny how these horror directors transition to superhero movies and find great success. James Wan directs Aquaman, movie make a billion and receives positive reviews. Sandberg’s Shazam did well at the box office and received positive reviews. Andy Muschietti’s The Flash is about to come out later this year and I’m sensing box office success and positive reviews, even though the movie is attached to the Ezra Miller controversy.
The most important thing in horror is...........................................................................................................TIMING.
Carpenter
I just want a feature length interview with David
We just posted a photo in our Community tab... full interview coming early next week.
@@filmcourage Oh wow! Thank you :)
I love Spielberg scary: slow building tension, until BOOM! the monster bites!
What makes a good horror movie? No jumpscares. Period.
What makes a great horror movie?
A great script. One with theme, a unique villain, originality, and events that are germane for people of today (that may transcend through new generations).
Film Courage don’t show EVERYTHING. Let the audience fill some things in in their minds.
The feeling of constant dread and knowing something terrible could happen to anyone at any moment.
A great director & craft services😆
Peter Lorre😀
I hate movies where the victims just make stupid decisions
Sound IS incredibly important, not just in hor but in motion pictures in general... try watching one of your favorite movie scenes with the volume turned off and you'll see what I mean...
I'm also a huge fan personally of ambiguity in horror, implying something and letting the imagination perhaps a little addition of sound get the better of you, LOL... Imply it, don't show it... If you show the audience what the hore is they can deal with it, if you only imply it, if you only insinuate it... The imagination is the best special effect for scaring the crap out of you there is...
Popcorn horror 🍿🎬🎥🎞️🎃🔪👻🕷️🕸️👨🏻🐺🧟♂️
I don't hear a Swedish accent 🤔
Coming from the guy who made Lights Out and Annabelle 2, this is strange. I agree with him, but I don’t believe he practices what he preaches.
You should watch his short films.
HACK! Change your name to "Jump Scare" McGee!
Oh I thought this would be a list movies. Bye
Sorry but Anabelle and its sequel are absolutely awful. It was just Chucky for the 21st century. Not scary or respectable in any way.