I would rather not work than play in a movie that nobody watches.
I think every movie is its own little world, and a director certainly sets the tone.
I'm intrigued by the dark. Out of darkness comes creation.
Enjoy it while it lasts.
It's never been important to be a huge star or to have some breakout role. If you're the lead, you get a lot more screen time and you get a lot more chances to develop that character more thoroughly than you would if you do it in a little supporting part.
When someone holds a knife to your throat it's easy to be scared. It's not hard to imagine what it would be like.