Blumhouse boss Jason Blum remembers being fired “a lot of people”after filming a scene for Sinister it went completely wrong. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the horror film follows Ellison Oswalt (Ethan Hawke), who discovers a collection of mysterious Super 8 videos revealing past murders and the supernatural presence known as Mr. Since it was released in 2012, Sinister left an impression on the public and is often considered one of the scariest films ever made. Along with Hawke, the cast includes Juliet Rylance, Clare Foley, Fred Thompson, James Ransone and Nicholas King.
In a recent video shared by BlumhouseHot Ones host Sean Evans questioned Blum about the potential difficulty of making movies. The CEO responded by revealing that when filming a Sinisterwhich involved hanging bodies, there was a costly accident. Read their comments and check out the video below, around 3pm:
There are some. Sinister stands out. Scott Derrickson’s first film with us. Remember it started with the family in that horrible, scary scene. Well, the guy who, the effects guy who was doing it, didn’t do it right and one of the people was seriously injured, and we had to close the movie, and we had to stop for three days, fire a bunch of people and start again. That was very difficult.
On-set safety is an important part of filming
Ensuring the safety of everyone involved is an important part of film production, especially those associated with well-known companies like Blumhouse. As Blum revealed in the video, a production process can be harmed by non-union films. Protection against dangerous conditions or random decision-making is necessary, and based on Blum’s comments, having served as a producer on Sinisterhe took it seriously. Replacing crew members and potentially spending more money on filming after an injury occurred was the right decision.
There are many disturbing moments in Sinisterbut the scene Blum discussed appears immediately as the film begins, as Super 8 footage shows a family of four with bags over their heads as they are slowly hanged. Because the bodies move, demonstrating their brief struggle, using dummies probably wouldn’t have been as effective. However, if handled the wrong way, whether it’s the problem with using stunt doubles or something else, it’s not hard to imagine the possible danger in filming.
Despite the production mishap, this opening scene sets the tone
While Blum revealed the number of days Sinister It was a setback, it’s worth imagining how much this accident affected the overall production budget. However, the opening scene manages to perfectly set the tone for Derrickson’s film, revealing what happened to the house before Ellison moved in and giving audiences a taste of what was to come with additional footage. Blum’s comments about his past experiences indicate that what happened in Sinister was a rare occurrence and he continues to ensure safety on set.
Source: Blumhouse