Horror film Overlord goes back to basics

The use of real explosions and props improves the feel of the movie as well as raises the actors' standards, says Overlord director Julius Avery

Overlord is directed by Julius Avery (above left), produced by J.J. Abrams (right) and stars Jovan Adepo (top).
Overlord is directed by Julius Avery, produced by J.J. Abrams and stars Jovan Adepo (above). PHOTO: UIP
Overlord is directed by Julius Avery (above left), produced by J.J. Abrams (right) and stars Jovan Adepo (top).
Overlord is directed by Julius Avery (above left), produced by J.J. Abrams (right) and stars Jovan Adepo. PHOTO: UIP
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Director Julius Avery had a rule when making the horror movie Overlord - keep the special effects old-school.

"I like to have a tactile reality, to keep everything as real as possible," he says to The Straits Times on the telephone from Los Angeles.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 08, 2018, with the headline Horror film Overlord goes back to basics. Subscribe