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Unraveling Horror: Elephants, Decay, and the Making of 'Pattern Recognition'

Su Ming Fraunhofer and Matthew Stoeski Season 1 Episode 7

Join Louise, host of Stitches and Seams of Thyme, a segment of the Looks Creepy Cool Podcast, as she sits down with Sue-Ming Frauenhofer,  Producer and Production Designer, and Matthew Stoeski, the Director of the horror film 'Pattern Recognition'. 

In this episode, they dive into the creative inspiration behind the film, from the haunting imagery of elephants to the symbolic use of rotten food to portray decay. The discussion weaves through themes of family, anger, and the influence of literature, especially Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis'.

Explore their creative process, from writing rituals to the art of color grading that enhances the film's eerie atmosphere. Hear about the creepiest and coolest experiences from the set, the importance of taking risks, and the magic of filmmaking. Learn about the critical balance between storytelling and shocking the audience, as well as the challenges faced and memorable behind-the-scenes moments.

Tune in for an in-depth look at the making of 'Pattern Recognition' and the fascinating minds behind it!

Stitches and Seams of Thyme is a segment that explores more than just the director's vision and perspective. It explores the team work needed to create a film or the vision of more unsung creators, weather its costume designers, cinematographers, production designers, directors views on collaboration with the entire crew or simply just fine artists Stitches and Seams of Thyme aims to speak up on all the elements of what it takes to imagine a good story. 

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