The Unborn

Hot off the success of The Dark Knight (which he’s co-wrote after solo scripting Batman Begins), David Goyer isn’t stopping to take a breath.  He just finished writing and directing the supernatural chiller The Unborn. Goyer shares he did in fact turn down directing offers for 'The Unborn' multiple times and what made him finally decide to go forth with his first horror film. He also talks about his biggest surprises filming the genre, and the genisis for the idea of 'The Unborn'. The screenwriter and director goes on to chat about the collaborative processes, sound design and casting Jane Alexander as his leading lady. 'The Unborn' is out in theaters now.

"...Well, I knew I wanted a really great actress to play Sofi.  She had to be able to do a Hungarian accent, so she had to be damned good.  I think Jane Alexander is one of the best actresses around, and she was thrilled to do it.  We shot her scenes first.  She was a trooper.  It was fifteen degrees at that location, no heat, and she is running around in just a nightgown.  I called her up the day before to ask her how she would feel about doing that scene barefoot – she was fine with it.  She’s in her 60s and running around barefoot!  It was cold – the  crew was all wearing long underwear and whatnot..."

Read the full interview here.