Sean Cronin interview on Bogieville: Hillbilly vampires, practical effects, directing & acting challenges
Sean Cronin discusses his transition from playing villains in over 90 films—including James Bond and Harry Potter—to directing and starring in Bogieville. Cronin describes the film’s unique take on vampirism, featuring feral, hillbilly trailer vampires inspired by classics such as Near Dark and Deliverance. He addresses the challenges of adapting an American-set story for the English countryside, and his creative input in updating the script and developing empathetic characters. Cronin highlights the use of practical effects, the gruelling night shoots in freezing conditions, and the difficulties of acting and directing while in full vampire makeup. He explains the importance of building a cast from trusted collaborators and new talent, emphasising the family atmosphere on set. Ultimately, Cronin sees Bogieville as a fresh, gritty addition to the vampire genre and encourages viewers to support independent film when it releases on Monday the 9th.
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