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Zach Cregger on Comedy and Horror, Swearing Off IP, Pitching J-Law, and Handling Hollywood Power

Zach Cregger on Comedy and Horror, Swearing Off IP, Pitching J-Law, and Handling Hollywood Power
Zach Cregger on Comedy and Horror, IP, J-Law, and Hollywood Power
Zach Cregger on Comedy and Horror, IP, and More
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About the episode

The Town College Film School is back with a visit to LMU, where Matt sits down with filmmaker Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons, Resident Evil) to discuss his transition from comedy to horror, whether he prefers IP or original material, his philosophy on screenwriting, the benefits of working with smaller budgets, pitching Jennifer Lawrence on his new film, the difference between good and bad studio execs, and more (02:11).

Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: Zach Cregger
Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

 

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