Madelaine Petsch on Revisiting a Horror ClassicMadelaine Petsch on Revisiting a Horror Classic In an era where horror films thrive on reinvention, Madelaine Petsch chronicles her journey into the chilling realm of “The Strangers” trilogy. Navigating the Uncanny Realm “The Strangers: Chapter 1” marks the first installment of a trilogy filmed simultaneously. Petsch delves into the intricacies of this unique process, confessing, “It was a pretty insane task.” The cross-boarding of all three films posed significant challenges. Petsch navigated shooting scenes from different chapters out of sequence, finding solace in viewing it as a single, extended narrative. Extensive note-taking aided her in maintaining continuity. Confronting Time Constraints The ambitious trilogy had a rigorous production timeline of only 55 days. “We were really racing against the clock,” Petsch admits. Despite the time crunch, Petsch’s unwavering determination and organizational skills enabled her to embrace the challenge. Reviving a Cult Classic The original “The Strangers” garnered critical acclaim and cult status. Petsch acknowledges the daunting task of reviving such a beloved franchise: “I wanted to honor the original while making it our own.” Through her meticulous preparation and visceral experiences on set, Petsch brings a fresh perspective to this iconic horror series, offering both reverence for its legacy and a unique spin that captivates audiences.
In a cinematic landscape where horror often finds its power in reinvention, Madelaine Petsch steps into the spotlight to chronicle her journey into the uncanny realm of The Strangers trilogy. From navigating the complexities of simultaneous filming to the visceral experiences on set, the 29-year-old Washington State native shares the nitty-gritty of reviving a beloved cult classic.
Chris Saunders: Your latest film, The Strangers: Chapter 1is part of a larger trilogy, and you filmed all three films simultaneously. How did that process go, and what challenges did you face in that unorthodox scenario?
Madelaine Petsch: Yeah, it was a pretty insane task to take on. We cross-boarded all three films, which meant I could shoot the last scene of film three in the morning, go in halfway through the day to shoot the middle of film one, and then shoot something from film two to finish it off. Luckily, all three films take place in a very short time span, so when I started thinking of it as one really long film, I was able to approach it like I would any other project. I also had a ton of notes. I would say the biggest challenge was the time constraint. I think we only had 55 days to shoot all three films, so we were really racing against the clock.
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