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

What I learned from directing, I learned from soccer, where it's like a coach-player relationship.

Well, first of all, making films is a collaborative process. You need people. You need people you trust and love and who are your friends. People you can work with.

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

I'm a believer in film school.

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.