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This week on BEHIND THE LENS it\u2019s all about horror as we take a look at two distinctly different types of horror films and three talented filmmakers.\u00a0 One film, ROSARIO, is dark and twisted and steeped in ancient lore and curses and comes from FELIPE VARGAS.\u00a0 The other, A BREED APART, courtesy of THE FURST BROTHERS, NATHAN FURST and GRIFF FURST, has a lighter comedic bent that may have you rethinking getting yourself a cute, cuddly puppy, but is a horror film horror nevertheless, and with a bit of action thrown in.<\/p>\n
First up, NATHAN FURST and GRIFF FURST, aka THE FURST BROTHERS, co-writers, co-directors, and co-editors of A BREED APART.<\/p>\n
A BREED APART is the tale of a group of social media influencers who find themselves on a private island owned by the famous Vince Ventura. \u00a0Expecting a weekend of unrivaled viral opportunity, it doesn\u2019t take long before our five \u201ccontestants\u201d find themselves as part of their own horrific reality show when the guests are pitted against each other to capture the island\u2019s legendary man-eating dogs before they become victims of the monstrous canines. \u00a0Succeed and win $1 million and the island itself. \u00a0Plus, you\u2019re doing wonders for pet adoption!<\/p>\n
As you\u2019ll hear, we break down A BREED APART discussing the genesis of the film, the production, themes and challenges, including the film\u2019s meta narrative and focus on social media influencers, which provides some wonderful subtextual commentary. \u00a0As expected, a big part of our conversation goes to the dogs, as the brothers give us the scoop on the canine aspect of the film – 10 real dogs during filming, supplemented by CGI dogs so it looked like 50-60 dogs at times. The real dogs were trained by six trainers, and they were particularly good at swimming scenes in the Guatemalan lake. \u00a0However, because the real dogs looked too happy and friendly, the filmmakers ended up using over 1,500 visual effects shots to make the dogs look more menacing.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll also hear Nathan and Griff talk about the logistical challenges of filming in Atitlan, Guatemala, most notably with the \u201caction sequences\u201d through trails in jungle areas that often required the camera operators to be running behind the actors and dogs. \u00a0The crew had to drive three hours from civilization, then load onto a boat to reach shooting locations. \u00a0Then the camera operators and crew had to hike equipment up hills and navigate a challenging tropical landscape.<\/p>\n
This is just a smattering of what you\u2019re about to hear, so take a listen as Nathan Furst and Griff Furst give us all the ins and outs of A BREED APART.<\/p>\n
A BREED APART is now in theatres and available on digital.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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