That way, when the shit does go flying, they care.Īs for the sound ignoring the fact that the screening had poor audio quality, were the vast difference between dialogue and background noises intentional or something that developed over time? And while I made them wait, I decided to let them get to know these characters. The movie is called The Killing Room, so you know that shit is going to hit the fan. If you are going to be tense, the only reason you will get to that breaking point is if you care about the characters who are in the shitty situation. How important was the quick transformation? Then, out of nowhere, the 'game' started. The beginning of the film started off slow, taking the time to introduce each character. I didn't want to compromise that.īuilding such a set comes with a hefty price tag. There are three rooms in the film, and it was very important to me that you got certain views from one room to the other. I always knew that I wanted to simply because I wanted the freedom to put the camera wherever I wanted. How difficult was it to find the main set? So I hired a casting director who was able to get actors who could make me look good.
When someone walks through the door, you need to believe that they are a real person. The most important thing for me was that the movie was grounded. In the film, you have a bunch of actors who are recognizable, but no one that you can easily put a name to. And the whole question of where do you draw the line intrigues me. And I'm fascinated with the fact that in today's world, every country is pushing their own agenda, no matter the costs. Liebesman: I really wanted to do a film that I was fascinated with intellectually. In his interview with, director Jonathan Liebesman opens up about the story, the sets and the possibility of a sequel.ĬMR: What made you want to do this project? One that pushed you to the edge of your seat in anticipation for every next move. Premiering at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, The Killing Room is intense, rigid and original psychological thriller. Following four individuals who sign up for a psychological research study, the film tracks their final moments as they discover that they are now subjects of a brutal, inhumane government project. Though he has already caused a stir with his previous works, director Jonathan Liebesman wanted to make a statement with his latest film, The Killing Room.
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