Q&A With Joe And Sean

What Horror films inspired you?

McEwen: Definitely early John Carpenter, George Romero and the “holy grail of horror”, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”.

Anderson: As a young kid in the 60’s I was mesmerized by films with Lon Chaney and the Universal Pictures era of really old school horror films. “Cannibal Holocaust” got me later in life as did others of its ilk.

What was it like to co-direct your first feature?

McEwen: We were able to split up many of the responsibilities which gave us the opportunity to work in a much more streamlined fashioned.

Anderson: It was a unique situation as we never really stepped on each other’s toes during the shoot. We had a massive storyboard done in advance with our co-producer, Barry Curtis, so that helped a great deal when we would start the day with the actors and crew.

Your favorite scene?

McEwen: Loved shooting all of the stuff in the caves (Fantastic Caverns). It was a beautiful environment that could never be replicated on a soundstage and it brought an authenticity that definitely translates on film.

Anderson: If I had to pick one, it would be the scene where we first meet Levi (Chris Jericho) in the car where he lures Melody and Brian out to the farm site. To me, it’s flawless! Can I also mention there are some really great creature scenes in this movie as well?

Biggest challenge while shooting the movie?

McEwen: The weather. More than once we had to shoot around thunder and lightening storms. While those elements enhanced the tone for the actors and inevitably the story, they were a major production headache.

Anderson: Despite months of planning, things happen on set. You have to be able to throw the bathwater out but keep the baby intact. You also must trust your co-workers when the chips are down. Solutions come easier that way. Surrounding yourself with good people is a must!

What’s next for both of you?

McEwen: As they say, there are other irons in the fire and many more avenues to explore! I just scratched the surface with “Albino Farm” and look forward to bringing many more projects to the rabid horror fans out there! Stay tuned!

Anderson: Just as Sean said, there are many other stories to tell. The big trick, as of this writing, is that the business has changed and you really have to pay close attention to what an audience wants and you must have distribution in place for them. That is going to be the new determinant of what’s next for me. I would love to do another horror film and get deeper into the craft, that’s for sure, but we’ll see what happens soon, eh?