![]() It’s engendered such a strong sense of tribalism. It just feels like it’s now designed to shove people into their corners. “I think it scares me how divisive it is. Social media? That’s scary, too! “Obviously, it was this thing that was supposed to bring us together, and initially it did - until it didn’t,” Landon said. “I really loved the social media aspect of it as well, and how this family becomes overnight famous.” “Geoff’s story is so cool, it’s very matter-of-fact, and I was very taken by this fresh take on an old ghost story,” Landon said. Landon dug the source material, Geoff Manaugh’s 2017 short story “Ernest,” plus the possibility to spin a classic horror trope into something a bit sweeter (what if you had a ghost, but you became friends?). When Liam Neeson Looks Back at His Career, He Has a Few (but Not Many) Regrets 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Doesn't Have Some Crazy Director's Cut, Peyton Reed Promises Landon’s latest film, the Netflix outing “ We Have a Ghost,” which he wrote and directed, smacks of horror - it follows a family, including Anthony Mackie, Erica Ash, Jahi Di’Allo Winston, and Niles Fitch, who move into a new house and discover it comes complete with a ghost, played by David Harbour - it’s also a bit more family-friendly, certainly funny, and driven by ideas about what happens when something gets big on the internet. It’s another evolution for Landon, who seems more than ready to subvert expectations when it comes to what he’s interested in making. But while the man behind such contemporary horror hits as five (!!) of the “ Paranormal Activity” films, “ Happy Death Day,” “Freaky,” and “Viral” is best associated with his terrifying stuff, he’s got other tricks and treats on his mind. Filmmaker Christopher Landon loves a good scare. ![]()
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