Who are your favorite Directors? What makes them stand out from the rest? Let's talk about what makes them unique and why they love making people frightened!
Director of the Week: Rob Zombie
Director of "House of 1000 Corpses," "The Devil's Rejects," and the reboot of "Halloween." - https://robzombie.com/
I was first introduced to Rob Zombie's music many many years ago when he was in the band, "White Zombie."
Of course I was introduced by my older brother and sister. I AM THE BABY.. Haha!
When Rob Zombie made "House of 1000 Corpses" in 2003, I was just finishing high school. My siblings told me he directed a film and I laughed because I was fascinated at the fact that a musician had stepped up to make a film of his own.
I was actually impressed. Hey, don't give up on your dreams! Have faith and keep fighting everyday until something great happens!
I was also loving the fact that he went the Horror route. It wasn't surprising, but it's always cool to me when a new Director chooses that type of genre.
He's a mad man with evil and dark thoughts. A sick and twisted filmmaker.
AND I LOVE IT! Do you? Some of you might!
Check out an interview with Rob Zombie where fans ask him Horror movie questions:
Director of the Week: Sean S. Cunningham
Director of "Friday the 13th" and "House." Producer of "The Last House on the Left." - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0192446/bio
So, I was obviously first introduced to Mr. Cunningham's work for "Friday the 13th." (If you haven't, please read my "Old Horror Film" blog).
I think he has created films that have been cheap and fast! Not that these are not good films, of course they are, BUT he knows how to make films on a low budget!
I remember seeing his produced film, "The Last House on the Left" and thinking, "What did I just watch?" I will discuss this film at another time... BUT the idea was erratic and psychotic.
Cunningham had met Wes Craven at some point in time, thus, coming together to shock the world with this film. However, Cunningham wanted to move on and do his own thing.
He created "Case of the Full Moon Murders" (1973), "Manny's Orphans" (1978), "Here Come the Tigers" (1978) and then the infamous "Friday the 13th" (1980).
He seemed to want to shake things up and create something in the Horror genre that would leave a mark on the fans and in the world. His skill and ability to frighten viewers was ever so strong. The creation of Jason Voorhees has been massive for his career and at this point, it seems to never stop.
Do you agree? Tell me your thoughts!
Check out an interview with Sean S. Cunningham speaking about "Friday the 13th."
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