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James Watkins cites Raimi, De Palma, Scorsese as film inspirations

8/4/2026

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James Watkins said the film includes sequences inspired by Sam Raimi, Brian De Palma and Martin Scorsese.
Watkins noted that Sam Raimi’s style pushes horror toward extreme, ridiculous yet humorous territory.
He described Brian De Palma as a massive inspiration for the film’s mise-en-scène and camera work.
Watkins praised cinematographer Rob Hardy and said the crew studied Scorsese’s techniques.

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James Watkins said the film includes sequences inspired by Sam Raimi, Brian De Palma and Martin Scorsese.
Watkins noted that Sam Raimi’s style pushes horror toward extreme, ridiculous yet humorous territory.
He described Brian De Palma as a massive inspiration for the film’s mise-en-scène and camera work.
Watkins praised cinematographer Rob Hardy and said the crew studied Scorsese’s techniques.