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Cusack: Most New Movies 'Suck,' Would Sequel '1408'
6 Dec
Summary
- John Cusack revealed he'd only revisit one film for a sequel.
- He believes the psychological horror genre remains timeless.
- Cusack previously gave advice to director Cameron Crowe.
John Cusack, the acclaimed actor, recently expressed a critical view of contemporary filmmaking, quipping that "most movies suck." While attending a screening of his iconic 1989 film "Say Anything," Cusack shared that out of his extensive filmography, only one movie warrants a potential sequel: the 2007 horror thriller "1408."
Cusack elaborated that he finds the psychological horror genre to be enduring and pure, suggesting it still offers fertile ground for compelling storytelling. This preference stems from his belief that films within this niche, much like Rod Serling's classic works, can remain profoundly effective if executed skillfully. He was last seen in the film "1408" alongside Samuel L. Jackson.
Beyond his sequel thoughts, Cusack also reflected on his collaboration with director Cameron Crowe on "Say Anything." Crowe's memoir details how Cusack’s encouragement significantly impacted his directorial approach, urging him to maintain a close, collaborative relationship with his actors. This advice continues to shape Crowe's filmmaking philosophy to this day.
