In an interview, filmmaker explains that the character is an autobiographical metaphor about growing in a home disrupted by alcoholism
The director Zach Cregger put an end to speculation about the enigmatic character Aunt Gladys (Amy MadiganField of dreams), one of the most commented figures of The evil time, your recent movie.
In an interview with Collider, CREGGER He revealed that the character is not based on a real person, but works as an autobiographical representation of the trauma of growing in a family environment marked by alcoholism.
According to the filmmaker, the conception of the character was a way to explore his childhood memories. “This is not an evil woman who came into my life, but the idea of a new entity coming to her home and becoming family dynamics upside down.”explained CREGGER.
He detailed that the function of Gladys In the plot is to symbolize how “A safe place becomes a frightening place” and the deep impact this instability causes on children.
Beyond the thematic load, CREGGER He also commented on the visual construction of the character. The singular aesthetics of Aunt Gladysaccording to him, was influenced by a mixture of references that include the work of the photographer Cindy Shermanthe series Twin Peaks and the style of “Retirees De Boca Raton”.
Despite the revelations, the director maintained the mystery about a key point of the narrative. When asked if the character has a real kinship with the family, CREGGER He chose not to give a definitive answer. “It would be a shame if I answered this, don’t you think?”he declared, indicating that ambiguity is an intentional element for the interpretation of the public.
What is the story of The Time of Evil?
In The Time of Evilon a seemingly common Wednesday, exactly at 2:17 am, all children in the Gandy teacher (Julia Garner) They woke up, left their beds, opened the doors of their homes, and walked the night without ever returning. THEGora, everyone seeks answers of why thepenalties thelunos de Gandy disappeared. What would thecontacted with thes childrentheIf, more importantly, who would really be behind this mysterious event?
Who’s in the cast?
In addition to Julia Garner and Josh Brolinthe cast of The Time of Evil still has Alden Ehrenreich (Iron Heart), Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Amy Madigan (Penny Dreadful: City of Angels), Austin Abrams (Paper cities), Toby Huss (Cross-fire) and Cary Christopher (An exceptional mind), between others.
When to debut on digital platforms?
Terror officially arrives for purchase and rent on Prime Video, Claro TV+, YouTube, Apple TV and Vivo Play platforms on September 21st. Watch the following novelty trailer:
Source: Collider
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