When I was filming the death scene [in Inglourious Basterds], and I'm killing somebody, I had to work myself up.

It's very flattering to feel like you actually helped create a sub-genre.

'Beatrice Cenci' was an amazing film. If it were released today it'd win Best Picture. It's so well done, it's so contemporary, and the filmmaking is so smart.

My phobias worsen as I get older. I'm scared of flying, driving. I'm terrified of sharks. I'm a germaphobe. But I try to face my fears; I do. Well, most of them.

When I go see an R-rated horror movie, I want lots of violence. I want nudity. I want sex and violence mixed together. What's wrong with that? Am I the only one? I don't think so.

I have control issues. For sure, no question.

I want people to see my name on a movie, pay money and know they're going to be entertained for 90 minutes.