The Obsession Episode! Megan Lawless & Cooper Tomlinson Go Behind-The-Scenes of the Breakout Horror Film
Summary
Hosts interview Megan Lawless and Cooper Tomlinson about the viral horror film Obsession, discussing their characters and the production of iconic scenes like the car crash. They reveal behind-the-scenes details, including the use of body doubles and the challenges of filming on a tight indie budget. The conversation shifts to potential sequels, exploring how the One Wish Willow toy could spawn an anthology series or legal thriller. Finally, the guests promote their upcoming projects, a psychological thriller and a Blumhouse comedy, while sharing their favorite horror films.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest welcome
Character descriptions and movie premise
Describing the film without spoilers
Realizing the movie's massive success
Behind the scenes: The duct tape scene
Memeable moments and social media impact
Indie film logistics and crew roles
Audience reactions and favorite scenes
Easter eggs and cameo appearances
Part 1 conclusion and transition to spoilers
Spoiler discussion: Character fates and sequels
Filming the car crash scene effects
Challenges shooting the brick and glass scene
The prosthetic head molding experience
Rating changes and director's cut details
Speculating on sequel plotlines
Filming the money rain scene
First screening reactions and grandmother's view
Deep dive into ending and sequel possibilities
One Wish Willow phone number and Funko Pops
Upcoming projects: Ping and Anything But Ghosts
Paranormal experiences and favorite horror films
Guests' top 4 scary movies
Sponsorships and sign-off
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