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Gugino: Horror's depth fuels her roles
3 Jul
Summary
- Gugino finds horror films offer emotional depth and surprising character drama.
- She believes horror audiences are passionate and highly invested in stories.
- Her latest film, Lockbox, initially presents as a family drama.
Actress Carla Gugino is exploring the horror genre with newfound appreciation, finding that these films offer significant emotional depth.
Gugino's latest project, Lockbox, surprised her by beginning as an intense family drama before incorporating supernatural elements. The film focuses on a character rebuilding her life and taking in a traumatized cousin, exploring themes of family guilt, choice, and reinvention.
While not her "spirit genre," Gugino enjoys collaborating with horror filmmakers like Mike Flanagan, appreciating the strong female characters often featured. She believes horror audiences are exceptionally passionate and invested, leading to a unique connection with the work.
Gugino finds that horror allows for exploration of heightened emotions and reveals humanity through shared trauma. Her latest film, Lockbox, is currently in theaters.
