Don't look at all at what other people are doing. Think of what you're doing as completely fresh because if you imitate you're dead.
Robert RodriguezIf you create a good story that has a lot of story value I think audiences like that. It's why they stick with the same TV show over and over.
Robert RodriguezAny time you do action and horror, you've always got to try to find a way to make it fresh for the audience, but also for yourself, and there are so many different ways to freak people out and create tension.
Robert RodriguezSometimes a movie series that becomes popular can be a blessing and curse because you get known for that. People don't give you a chance, after that... I'm a big proponent of getting somebody that you always admire and giving them a chance to do something else because they can redefine themselves.
Robert Rodriguez