How The Ballerina Vampire Film 'Abigail' Draws Inspiration From 'The Shining' | Director Interview
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The horror genre has been on a box office tear this year with what feels like a new entry hitting theaters every week. Today, we welcome back the director duo known as Radio Silence, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Tyler Gillett, to discuss their new vampire flick “Abigail.” After two turns at the wheel of the “Scream” franchise, the two bring a unique spin to their story which follows a group of criminals who find themselves in over their heads after kidnapping a young vampire.  The film finds inspiration from all the right places including “The Shining” and “From Dusk Til Dawn,” the two share just how important films like that are to their own and more. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form. Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlend Sean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakes Kevin - @KevinMcCarthyTV Gabe - @gabeKovacs Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 10:17 - ‘Abigail’ Interview | 27:33 - ‘Civil War’ Marks A24’s Best Box Office Opening Weekend34:51 - Scorsese And Spielberg Both Have Some Big Upcoming Pictures43:03 - Review: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’51:18 - Review: ‘Abigail’57:10 - Outro Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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