SIX OF THE BEST: C. Robert Cargill

8th October 2012

Welcome to another edition of SIX OF THE BEST, the semi regular part of BRWC where we fire six questions at lovely people. This time time, we chat to C. Robert Cargill, writer of SINISTER.

Where did you get the idea for SINISTER?

I had a terrible dream after seeing THE RING. I was climbing into my attic when I saw a box with Super 8 films and a projector in it. I spooled up the first film and it was the opening image of SINISTER. That nightmare stuck with me for a while and eventually I realized it might make a for a pretty good horror movie.

How does it differ from other horrors?

We tried to craft a movie that felt familiar but was made up of entirely new elements. In this case, we wanted to take the next step in the found footage genre by asking “What about the guy who finds the found footage? What happens to him?” This is that story.

How long was the process from idea to the finish line?

8 years I think? But from pitch to filming was 8 months and another 6 months in post-production until we were picture locked.

What would you like viewers to take from SINISTER?

Nightmares. Above all I want to translate my nightmares into the heads of others. I think that’s the most powerful concept in art – translating the subconscious fears from one mind into the minds of complete strangers. The best compliment anyone has paid me is telling me I kept them awake at night or that they dreamed about my film.

How hard it is to have a film today?

Incredibly tough. A lot of things have to fall into place all at once, and even then everything has to go just right. I am incredibly blessed not only to have made one, but made one I’m proud of.

Anything else you want to get off your chest?!

Just to thank everyone who has been reading my work for years or listening to my podcasts who have followed me along on my voyage and supported me the whole way. Those folks make it so easy to move forward on new endeavours. They’re really amazing folks.

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