I think storytelling is storytelling. It doesn't matter what format it's shot on.

You know music and sound design can be very powerful with how you use it but also the absence of sound can say a lot as well.

For me, the sound design and the musical score is a big part of what makes scary movies work.

I always believe your instinct is the most correct instinct.

I think you cannot be too complacent. I think that's dangerous and you cannot take anything for granted.

I don't feel so strongly against remakes, but if I don't like it, I guess I just don't do it. It is what it is. Hollywood is driven by the financial system, so if they think that it has a brand and people are going to go see it because it's a recognizable property, they're going to remake it.

I've always said that with a lot of the horror franchises that I've started, it's like directing a pilot. I come in, I direct the first movie and all these directors come in and direct all the sequels after me and hey have to kind of retain the look, the tone, and the characters.