Here's the thing about 'Cabin in the Woods.' I did virtually no research on this movie. Drew Goddard cabinmovieresearch Change image and share on social
In the 'Buffy' room, it was never about a plot twist, ever. It was always about, 'Tell the story, tell the characters, complicate their lives, make things get worse,' but we never worked backwards from the plot, and it was always a great lesson. Drew Goddard backwardsbadlybuffy share on social
You can always trust that an audience is smarter than a studio thinks it is. Drew Goddard audiencesmartstudio Change image and share on social
The more work you put in on your outline and getting the skeleton of your story right, the easier the process is later. Drew Goddard easyoutlineprocess Change image and share on social
When Carpenter was shooting 'Vampires' in New Mexico when I was living there, I desperately tried to get a job working on that film, and I couldn't. So my first job as a PA was on a CBS movie of the week that was shooting next door, and whenever I could, I would sneak over so I could watch. Drew Goddard carpentercbsdesperately share on social
That's the fun part about being a director. You get to say, 'Oh, now that I'm in charge, I can try and cast whoever I want.' They can always say no, but that's okay. Drew Goddard castchargedirector Change image and share on social
I've found that if you just try to make the film you want, you'll find the right audience. If you try to please everyone, you're going to make really boring films. Drew Goddard audienceborefilm Change image and share on social
My favorite movies are the ones that are different the second time, or where you're constantly discovering new things. It's not just genre movies, either, and it's not just about twists. I saw 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' four times in the theater before I realized it's a love story. I love that. Drew Goddard constantlydiscoverfavorite share on social
If you worry too much about anything, you end up making bad movies. Drew Goddard badendmake Change image and share on social
When you are dealing with something that's crazy, you still want actors to play characters and find the reality of the situation, no matter how absurd the situation is. Drew Goddard absurdactorcharacter Change image and share on social