In “Anatomy of a Scene,” we ask directors to reveal the secrets that go into making key scenes in their movies. See new episodes in the series each Friday. You can also watch our collection of more than 150 videos on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
A couple running a convenience store aren’t as friendly as they might seem in this scene from “The Hunt,” the horror satire from Craig Zobel that is finally in theaters after a much-discussed postponement.
Amy Madigan and Reed Birney play Ma and Pop, two gas station owners who have just, um, taken care of, a few customers. But their latest visitor, Crystal (Betty Gilpin), may be a bit of a tough sell.
In this scene, the director Craig Zobel discusses how he wanted to introduce more satire into a film that, by this point, has been more action-oriented. This moment brings a bit of comic relief, while helping the audience understand a little better why the hunted are being hunted.
Read the “Hunt” review.
Sign up for the Movies Update newsletter and get a roundup of reviews, news, Critics’ Picks and more.
Source: Movies - nytimes.com
