Christopher Landon has revealed to Diwida |that directing Drop was ‘cathartic’ for him following horrific online abuse during the controversy around Scream 7 .
Starring The White Lotus actress Meghann Fahy and It Ends With Us actor Brandon Sklenar "Drop" is a thrilling new story set during a first date that spirals disastrously out of control.
In the movie, Violet (played by Fahy) faces a threat where she must either kill her date, Henry (portrayed by Sklenar), using digidrop (similar to AirDrop), or watch as her son becomes a victim of a home invasion that she can observe through her home security camera system. phone .
The intense thriller appears utterly incomprehensible, yet the director shared that being menaced by an unseen force was unfortunately familiar territory for him.
Landon was appointed The director of Scream 7 In 2023, they referred to the position as a dream job; however, soon enough, circumstances took a negative turn. It has been reported that Melissa Barrera was let go from her position. From her starring role as Sam Carpenter following remarks she made about Israel ’s war with Hamas on social media .
Jenna Ortega who portrayed her sibling, Tara, stepped away from the project shortly thereafter , and following an onslaught of online harassment, Landon decided to withdraw from the project as well.
Even though he suffered terrible mistreatment, the director has stated that "Drop" was a 'therapeutic' experience for him, enabling him to express what he had gone through.
In regards to the dispute that resulted in his exit from Scream 7, he stated Diwida | 'I've told others that the film resonated with me at just the right time. I was experiencing many emotions regarding that situation, and I could strongly relate to Violet's dilemma.'
'You know, it feels as though someone is attacking you, but you can't actually see them or talk directly to them.'
'Certainly, that was a sentiment I was experiencing back then.'
'Thus, this turned out to be a quite therapeutic method for handling some of those issues.'
Speaking to Vanity Fair He elaborated on the scale of online harassment and disclosed that this was the reason he ultimately decided to step back from helming the movie.
People were making threats against my life and my family’s lives to such an extent that even the FBI had to get involved," he stated. "I received messages stating, 'I will track down your children and kill them because you advocate for child murder.'
Landon and his spouse of nine years, Cody Morris, are parents to two boys who are five and eight years old.
'The person in charge of security at multiple studios as well as the FBI needed to review the threats. They were extremely aggressive and genuinely frightening.'
The script was penned by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. Landon disclosed to Diwida | he became part of the project after being thoroughly captivated by the fast-paced narrative.
'I bit my nails to the quick while reading the script. I adored the idea, the characters, and the chance to be part of something special. It felt like a contemporary Hitchcock film to me. The themes were also very appealing.'
The movie addresses issues of domestic violence and abuse, as Violet strives to move beyond a traumatic previous relationship during which she and her child were threatened with a firearm. Landon stated his belief that films serve as an effective medium for conveying significant messages.
'It's an incredibly challenging topic to discuss and explore within a film, yet it's also deeply personal for me. I've witnessed individuals very close to my heart experience comparable circumstances, which is why I felt strongly about addressing it with complete sincerity.'
'And to convey this idea that numerous survivors of domestic violence are among the toughest individuals on the planet, and that there is always hope. That is essentially the core message of the film.'
He stated, "I believe this sends an excellent message to viewers; it provides a valuable means of discussing the topic."
The director behind "Happy Death Day" stated that although his primary objective is to create movies that are enjoyable, they frequently contain strong underlying themes within their storylines.
'I'm constantly attempting to sneak profound subjects into my work, sort of like hiding them inside engaging films. To me, this is the most effective method to connect with as wide an audience as I can.'
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The movie centers around the use of technology for harmful purposes, a theme that has also been explored in various other well-known films and television series. This adds to the growing unease as technological advancements continue.
'I believe 'Black Mirror' is a series that has truly captured our shared societal unease regarding technology.'
'I believe each of us has felt this way at some point, encountering situations where an invention meant to make life easier ends up being exploited against us. This seems like a universally understandable concept.'
'It makes no difference what type of technology we're talking about; the real danger has never been the tech itself. It’s always the people who pose the threat.'
There will always be individuals with malicious intent who might exploit such situations for personal gain or to cause harm to others. What truly frightens me is the existence of these dangerous people who seek to misuse information or resources for nefarious purposes.
Landon also mentioned that, naturally, Apple didn’t approve of them utilizing AirDrop in the film, so they created an app called 'Digidrop' specifically for the production.
'We needed to develop our own kind of application and technology since it's exclusive. Many of these firms prefer their products not be utilized for malicious intentions.'
He mentioned that this caused him concern because he worried fans might not grasp the technology involved.
'I was quite anxious initially, but as soon as we began screening the film for audiences, everyone understood it completely.'
Horror movies have generally proven to be reliable performers at the box office, and Landon believes that audiences are eager to move away from sequels and embrace fresh narratives—along with a solid 90s-inspired suspense film.
‘Right now we’re in this phase where it’s like everything is sort of IP-driven, or sequel or remake, and so it’s tough for an original movie.
'Fortunately, horror films have enjoyed a successful period at theaters, whereas I believe thrillers may have fallen out of favor.'
'I continually told everyone that I believe the 90s thriller genre should make a comeback, and I think it’s high time for it to return. This sentiment undoubtedly influenced the creation of this film.'
He mentioned that he hopes this movie marks the beginning of a revival of entertaining thrillers—a genre he thinks viewers are eagerly anticipating.
'Using Drop, I'm genuinely hopeful that we're about to enter an exciting thriller era for movie theaters. This would be fantastic since people seem eager for experiences that feel distinct.'
Drop is currently showing in theaters now.
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