The Surprising Inspiration Behind Get Out

Filmmakers tend to wear their influences on their sleeves, and those influences can range from a wide variety of films to something as fleeting as a dream or a sketch on a cocktail napkin. Jordan Peele is no different, as his directorial debut "Get Out" pulls from films including "The Stepford Wives" and "The Shining" while crafting its narrative. I highly suggest picking up the published screenplay, which contains annotations from Peele describing the multiple influences he drew on while making the film; it reveals a depth of knowledge about the horror genre that could only be rivaled by Peele's fellow filmmakers or a horror film aficionado However, the biggest... The post The Surprising Inspiration Behind Get Out appeared first on /Film.

Apr 10, 2022 - 23:19

The Surprising Inspiration Behind Get Out

Filmmakers tend to wear their influences on their sleeves, and those influences can range from a wide variety of films to something as fleeting as a dream or a sketch on a cocktail napkin. Jordan Peele is no different, as his directorial debut "Get Out" pulls from films including "The Stepford Wives" and "The Shining" while crafting its narrative. I highly suggest picking up the published screenplay, which contains annotations from Peele describing the multiple influences he drew on while making the film; it reveals a depth of knowledge about the horror genre that could only be rivaled by Peele's fellow filmmakers or a horror film aficionado However, the biggest... The post The Surprising Inspiration Behind Get Out appeared first on /Film.