The first person I ever described the film [The Neon Demon] to was Christina Hendricks [who has a cameo in the movie]. We were having dinner in LA and she asked me what I wanted to do next and I said, "I want to do a horror movie." And she goes, "What's it going to be about?" And I said, "A lot of blood and high heels."
Nicolas Winding RefnI believe shooting chronologically gives you a very fresh perspective and you're always aware of where you are in the development of the characters.
Nicolas Winding RefnYou must understand that violence in a movie is only a tool. If it's used badly, it will be horrible. If it's used correctly, it can be very interesting. But, essentially, it's just a tool.
Nicolas Winding RefnNarcissism as a virtue is very futuristic. Narcissism as a quality is where I think things are heading.
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