Scott Derrickson discusses the combination of action, horror, and romance in The Gorge - Exclusive Interview

      Director Scott Derrickson discusses his latest film, The Gorge…

      While Scott Derrickson has established himself as a master of creating intense scares, he is now venturing into the realm of romance with the new action-filled film, The Gorge. In our conversation, Derrickson shares what attracted him to this script and the challenge of balancing various genre elements.

      Fans of his typical suspenseful works will appreciate this film, but discover in our interview how the blending of genres makes The Gorge distinctive. Watch the full video interview below, and remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more reviews, exclusive interviews, and other video content.

      In the film, two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are assigned to guard towers on opposite sides of a vast, top-secret gorge, safeguarding the world from a concealed, enigmatic threat. They form a connection from afar while remaining vigilant against an unseen adversary. When the monumental danger to humanity is unveiled, they must collaborate in a trial of both their physical and mental fortitude to keep the secret hidden in the gorge before it’s too late.

      Directed by Scott Derrickson, The Gorge features Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, Sigourney Weaver, Sope Dirisu, William Houston, Samantha Coughlan, Alessandro Garcia, Greta Hansen, and Adam Scott-Rowley.

      The Gorge will be available on Apple TV+ starting February 14th.

      About EJ Moreno: EJ Moreno is a critic of film and television as well as an entertainment writer who joined the pop culture site Flickering Myth in 2018 and currently acts as the executive producer of Flickering Myth TV, a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With more than ten years in the industry, he is an approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes and a member of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.