Sydney Sweeney, a big name in Hollywood, surprised fans with her new bold horror flick, Immaculate. The film was directed by Michael Mohan and aimed to shake things up and leave an impression, similar to how The Exorcist did in the past. Mohan provided some information, heightening the excitement and adding to the buzz.
Interestingly, Immaculate was their third project together, after Everything Sucks and The Voyeurs in 2021. Now, fans are eager to hear what the film director said about it.
Michael Mohan Faced The Daunting Task Of Making Immaculate Like The Exorcist
Michael Mohan took on the difficult task of developing Immaculate into the iconic film, The Exorcist. This creative endeavor delves into a twisted narrative with unexpected turns, bloodshed, and surprising levels of sensuality within an Italian convent.
Sydney Sweeney portrays Cecilia, an American religious woman who migrates to Italy, standing up to the dark secrets hidden inside the convent’s walls.
In a recent interview with Variety, Mohan disclosed his approach to balancing the script’s provocative themes, stating,
“I look at the horror movies that were made during the American New Wave. If you look at Rosemary’s Baby or Don’t Look Now, what I love about those films is that you feel intimate with the main characters, yet they are cinematic…they have this sense of danger.”
Further, he added,
“In The Exorcist, there are images in that film that movies today have not topped, in terms of how disturbing they are. So that’s what I wanted to do: make the boldest film I possibly could that will, hopefully, stand the test of time and get under your skin.”
Mohan also revealed that the script for Immaculate was written by Andrew Lobel nearly 18 years ago. With the 26-year-old at the helm, the filmmaker faced mounting pressure to produce a terrifying cinematic experience with Sweeney.
Interestingly, Sweeney also shared insights about the filming process, adding depth to the project’s development.
Sydney Sweeney Shared That Filming Immaculate Was Frightening
Sweeney revealed her hair-raising time filming Immaculate, giving us a look at her adventures on set. Sweeney discloses her behind-the-scenes stories in her most recent movie, which takes her into the world of fake blood.
Sweeney admits that the habit was a real pain, squeezing her ears oddly, even though the nun costume overall felt cozy. However, everything else was peachy-sweet.
Then there’s the fake blood ordeal. According to People, Sweeney revealed that applying fake blood was the most terrible part, “It is very sticky, and it’s usually cold.”
They also went through gallons of stuff, according to director Michael Mohan, who praised Sweeney’s ability to effortlessly enter the dark side. Despite her feelings for clowns and needles, the Madame Web star says changing gears between takes isn’t too difficult for her.
Filming in real catacombs? Now that’s a whole different level of spooky. Sweeney says that the restricted air quality down there made shooting a challenge, limiting their time underground and crew numbers.
However, that is showbiz! Sweeney’s insights shed light on the grim reality that lies behind the scenes of the horror film.
