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Eli Roth admits he's constantly chasing the thrill of sharing wild movies with pals
Eli Roth is constantly chasing the thrill of sharing a wild movie with his friends. The 54-year-old has spent decades in the entertainment industry, but says he is now intent on shaking up Hollywood and the horror genre by trying to produce projects that recreate the same feeling of excitement over movies that first drew him to grim films as a child. He told Variety: '(I think about new movies), 'If someone had given me this tape in seventh grade and I watched it, would I be running around telling all my friends, 'We gotta watch this again right now'? 'You're coming over after school' and I'm gonna watch their reaction watching it?' 'On a very basic level, that is still how I gauge these movies: 'Is this something that I want to call Quentin (Tarantino) and go, 'Dude, dude, dude, you gotta see this'?' Eli's thrill-seeking instinct is the driving force behind The Horror Section, his new horror film company. Launched earlier this year, the venture invited fans to invest in its projects, attracting nearly 2,500 people during its March fundraising period, with pledges ranging from $100 to $1 million. While Eli's company has several initiatives in the works, including financing his next original film, Ice Cream Man, its first theatrical release is Jimmy and Stiggs, a gory alien horror film by Joe Begos. The movie opened on around 800 screens earlier this month. Joe, known in the indie horror community for films such as 2019's VFW and 2022's Christmas Bloody Christmas, has delivered a film Eli describes as a complete game-changer. Eli also says Jimmy and Stiggs reignited the childhood excitement he still seeks. He added: 'I was blown away. Rarely do I watch a movie that makes me say, 'How the f*** did they do that?' I loved it. 'It really reminded me of when I saw Dead Alive in the theaters, or that time when I was 15 and I saw Evil Dead 2 unrated. 'They just melt your brain. You can't believe someone made a movie that wet, that violent, that insane, that unhinged.' To ensure a cinema-first experience for fans, Eli partnered with Iconic Events to pitch the film directly to theatre owners at CinemaCon in April, meeting with chains including AMC, Cinemark, Marcus, IPic and Alamo. He said: 'What really shocked me was that I could sit down and talk to the theatre owners. They said, 'We'd love this. We would definitely do it if it says 'Eli Roth Presents. We'll put it in our multiplexes'.' Eli added custom greetings to the project, as well as non-English messaging and exclusive extras for audiences, blending his roles as distributor director and presenter. Beyond box office ambitions, Eli hopes to support young filmmakers, citing the impact of Quentin Tarantino presenting his 2006 film Hostel. He said: 'Quentin putting his name on Hostel was like the most popular kid in high school being like, 'Hey, want to ride in my car?'… I want to see more movies from these people, so as much as I want them to succeed, I want them in a position where they can go and make more.'
Express Tribune
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘JWoww' Farley's Nanny Cam to feature Katie Cassidy as the lead
Katie Cassidy has been cast in the lead role of the psychological thriller Nanny Cam, set to begin filming next month in New Jersey. As per the Deadline, the film centers around Cassidy's character, a new mother who battles her dark ancestral history while trying to protect her infant daughter from what she believes is a malevolent demon. As she struggles with these fears, her own mental health is called into question. The film is written and directed by Jenni 'JWoww' Farley, best known for her time on MTV's Jersey Shore. Nanny Cam marks Farley's sophomore feature behind the camera, drawing from her personal experiences with an absent mother and the challenges of first-time motherhood. The cast also includes Riley Dandy (Christmas Bloody Christmas), Myles Clohessy (Frontier Crucible), and Sol Miranda (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). Joe Barbagallo and Logan Hunter of BarBhouse Productions are producing, following their success with A Wounded Fawn, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. David Guglielmo is handling the casting for the film. Farley explained that Nanny Cam explores the terrifying psychological journey of Trinity, a new mother plagued by fears and anxieties that resonate deeply with her own experiences of questioning her ability to parent. She describes how this film delves into the unsettling darkness of these doubts and how personal demons can overshadow the joy of motherhood. Katie Cassidy, known for her portrayal of Laurel Lance/Black Canary on Arrow, is also recognized for her roles in Taken, Monte Carlo, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Nanny Cam marks another notable project in her diverse career. Cassidy is represented by Independent Artist Group and Echo Lake Entertainment, while Dandy is with Stride Management, and Miranda is represented by Gotham Talent Agency.
