I need to create a whole cinematic experience. I think that's what it takes to get the audience to the theater and justify seeing [a movie] on a big screen. You have to give them a cinematic experience.

I think a good actor will always know the character better than anybody.

Only really good comedies and really good horror movies get a verbal response out of the audience. People will scream. People will laugh.

I like to get the audiences cozy in their seats, feeling safe, and suddenly they'll be shocked out of their minds.

I'm inspired when I find out about something that I didn't know was a remake.

As a director, there is nothing more fun than seeing an audience screaming and jumping. You are the ultimate puppet master, controlling the emotions of the audience.

Most filmmakers go out with the first feature and nobody cares.