Director Rob Savage had quite the year in 2020. While much of the industry struggled to find its footing amidst the pandemic, he managed to deliver one of the best horror movies of the year -- and one of the best movies of the year period, in my opinion. Host featured a hugely charming ensemble and a narrative that leaning into the lockdown lifestyle in a wildly creative and entertaining manner. Following the success of Host, Savage scored a three-picture deal with Blumhouse. The first film of that deal just premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, and it sparked a mighty fiery response.
DASHCAM shows what happens when the host of a live stream show travels to London and finds herself in the middle of a supernatural nightmare while broadcasting. That host often voices her contempt for COVID safety protocols, puts her friends and others at risk, and displays upsettingly selfish behavior at every turn.
It’s a pretty drastic shift in the protagonist department from Host to say the least, so I had to ask Savage and producer Douglas Cox about it when we got to chat just before DASHCAM’s big debut at TIFF. Check out what they said in this interview!
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