The theatrical run of The Odyssey is setting records for Christopher Nolan with the film being met with almost unanimous praise, but the auteur may already be contemplating his next film. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the director discussed his thoughts on a horror film, which the publication said “the world keeps begging” him to make. The publication pointed out The Odyssey has several horror sub-genres and asked the filmmaker if that whetted his appetite for the style.
Nolan told The Hollywood Reporter that working on The Odyssey has indeed sparked his interest in the horror genre. “It very much whets my appetite for more,” he said. However, the director emphasized that horror as a genre has to be approached very carefully from a conceptual point of view, requiring “an amazing idea” to make a great horror film. He cited Obsession, a recent film by Curry Barker, as an example of a movie with “an amazing idea” that “works like a motherfucker.”
Nolan’s Approach to Horror
For Christopher Nolan, a horror film wouldn’t be about the technical side of filmmaking. “It’s not about what technical itches I would have to scratch. It’s about story. So I’m always looking,” he explained. This approach suggests that Nolan is open to exploring the horror genre, but only if he finds a compelling story to tell.
Nolan may have given a hint about a potential horror project when discussing a gift from Robert Pattinson after the wrap of Tenet. The Hollywood Reporter asked if Pattinson had given him a horror novel by Stephen King that could make an excellent adaptation. While Nolan said that wasn’t the case, it’s an intriguing prospect that could lead to a future collaboration.
In conclusion, Christopher Nolan is considering his next project, and the possibility of a horror film is certainly exciting. With his track record of creating complex, thought-provoking movies, a Nolan-directed horror film could be a game-changer for the genre. As he continues to explore new ideas and stories, fans of Nolan and horror enthusiasts alike will be eagerly awaiting his next move.
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