It's sort of one ongoing process where writing ends and directing starts.

When people leave cults, they don't know that they left a cult.

You can't write something to please someone.

I always try to keep the confidence of the actors, and try my best to make them feel comfortable or confident.

When you write, no matter what, it ends up personal.

I love the first hour of a horror movie, the fear and anticipation. Then, when it gets bloody, I lose interest.

The way brainwashing works is subtle and takes a long time.