Strange New WORDS - S4E2 with Robbie Thompson
Summary
Hosts Cameron Harrison and Jesse Bailey interview writer Robbie Thompson about "The Griffin Incident," a horror-themed episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Thompson discusses the creative process, including casting horror director Axel, drawing inspiration from films like The Shining, and exploring character dynamics between Spock, La'an, and Kirk. He also reveals how Division 12 was retroactively seeded into previous seasons to enhance the episode's unsettling, open-ended atmosphere.
Topics discussed
Introduction and visiting the Star Trek set
Conceptualizing a horror episode for Star Trek
Influences from The X-Files and Supernatural
Character dynamics and relationship arcs
Spock's character development and performance
Directorial choices and atmospheric horror
Practical effects and stunt work details
The Sam Kirk scene and visual effects
Manifestations and psychological horror elements
Balancing optimism with horror and conclusion
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