When I was a kid, I would go to my father's house in the summers and stay up late at night catching up on all the horror and sci-fi movies I missed out on during the year. My mother, who I lived with in Texas, never let me watch them because they were inappropriate. HBO and Cinemax were my main late-night vehicles for feeding my love of monsters, maniacs, and things that go bump in the night. I would watch and re-watch movies like "Fright Night," "Trick or Treat," "The Fog," "The Gate," and anything else of that nature I could get a hold of.
Director and co-writer Sylas Dall's impressive independent supernatural thriller "They Reach" would fit perfectly into my late-night horror fiestas. You take elements of 1980s and 1990s films like "The Gate" "It," "The Monster Squad," and "Trick or Treat." Throw in some "Stranger Things" to appeal to a newer audience. Add the touch of a possessed item, such as the record in "Trick or Treat" or the tape recorder in "The Evil Dead." Top it all off with a pinch of nostalgic coming-of-age movies like "Stand By Me" and "Now and Then." You have the perfect recipe for a bloody splatterfest that will thrill both teen and adult viewers.
I had the opportunity to talk with Director, Producer / Co-writer Sylas Dall, Producer / Co-writer / Actor Bry Troyer, and Lead Actor Mary Madaline Roe a few days before the release of "They Reach." It was a pleasure to go behind the scenes and learn about the process of making the movie from the cast and crew who brought it to life. All three were very warm and shared their personal experiences creating this enjoyable fright flick.
Aside from getting their onset stories, we also delved into the subjects my interviews have become known for. The discussion eventually makes its way into areas like superheroes, religion, and other such topics. Tune in to hear what Dall, Troyer, and Roe had to say about movies, music, and more.
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"They Reach" is available now on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Platforms.