How do you direct horror with kids, compete in festivals, and survive Hollywood’s streaming shake-up all at once?

In this Halloween-episode of Beyond The Take, Marc Chouen sits down with indie horror filmmaker David B Jacobs to talk about the craft, the chaos, and the culture of modern filmmaking.

They dive into:

Directing horror — even with child actors

Creating real fear without exploiting performers

Horror festivals, winning awards & building credibility

The death of physical media & streaming’s industry fallout

Strikes, residuals & why Hollywood slowed down

Why horror always reflects society…even when it doesn’t mean to

Advice from Mark Duplass on breaking into indie film

NYC vs LA vs Atlanta: where filmmaking is heading

Classic horror influences & why the genre is evolving again

David also shares an update on his film Wild Animals, and the two discuss the emotional and personal side of living and working in this industry.

Whether you’re an actor, filmmaker, horror lover, or industry fan, this episode digs into fear, filmmaking, and the future of Hollywood.