4: Kevin Lewis - "Willy's Wonderland" Director

Hey Mostly Horror fans! In this episode, Steve and Sean sit down with Kevin Lewis, the director of the wild and crazy movie "Willy's Wonderland" starring Nicolas Cage. We dive into Kevin's journey from battling COVID to directing this off-the-wall film. Kevin shares insights into the creative process, the challenges of filming a movie in 20 days, and working with the legendary Nicolas Cage. Plus, we discuss some wild conspiracy theories and our favorite horror flicks. Get ready for a fun and insightful conversation with a true horror aficionado.

Breakdown:

• [01:25] Thoughts on the latest horror movies and series
• [04:50] Sean shares a creepy personal story
• [07:30] Interview with Kevin Lewis
• [08:45] Kevin's start with "Willy's Wonderland" and early inspirations
• [12:10] Casting Nicolas Cage and his unique contributions to the film
• [15:45] Challenges of filming in a tight schedule
• [19:30] Creating the animatronic characters
• [26:10] Behind-the-scenes stories from the set
• [30:55] Kevin's thoughts on the horror genre and its evolution
• [34:45] Balancing work and personal life as a director
• [39:00] Advice for aspiring filmmakers
• [43:20] Discussion on conspiracy theories and the Zodiac Killer

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