In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Callie Schuttera about her chilling role in Weapons, the latest horror-thriller from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian).
Callie opens up about landing the role through what she calls the “old-fashioned audition,” the eerie walk that became one of the film’s most haunting moments, and what it was like performing in front of gasping, shocked audiences. She also shares how Zach Cregger’s in-the-moment directing style kept her grounded in every scene and made the set feel alive.
The conversation dives into the craft of building tension without gore, the challenges of filming unsettling dinner scenes, and how humor unexpectedly balances the dread in Weapons. Callie also teases her upcoming indie horror-thriller The Day After Tomorrow, written with her wife, and her passion for exploring magical realism and religious horror in future projects.
With behind-the-scenes stories, insight into Zach Cregger’s creative process, and plenty of talk about what makes Weapons one of the year’s must-see theatrical experiences, this interview is essential viewing for horror fans and movie lovers alike.
Weapons is now playing in theaters.