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What does it take to make an independent horror film, and what happens when you start looking at movies differently because you're the one making them?
On this episode of The Physical Cut, I sit down with filmmaker Gare-Scare to talk about the movies, influences, and experiences that shaped his approach to filmmaking. We get into what makes a movie stick with you, the elements of filmmaking audiences don't always notice, and the realities of making independent films when budget, time, locations, and equipment aren't always on your side.
We also take a Scene Break into Fortunato's Descent, with Gare-Scare walking us through one scene from the film—from the original idea and visual approach to what was happening behind the scenes and whether the finished scene matched what he originally envisioned.
And because this is The Physical Cut, we close by talking about Hishkenstien: After Dark, which is getting both a streaming release and a Blu-ray release through CoffinMaker Video. We discuss what it means for an independent film to become a physical release and get a second life with an audience that can actually own it.
In this episode:
- Gare-Scare's path into filmmaking
- The movies that influenced his approach to film
- What makes a movie stay with you
- The overlooked elements of filmmaking
- The realities of independent horror filmmaking
- Working within creative and production limitations
- Scene Break: Inside Fortunato's Descent
- Getting independent films in front of audiences
- Festivals and the challenges of finding an audience
- Hishkenstien: After Dark and its upcoming streaming release
- The film's upcoming Blu-ray release from CoffinMaker Video
- The future of Hishkenstien, including a potential sequel/experimental art project
- Why independent filmmakers continue making movies
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