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Oh My God ‘Becky’: A Conversation with Lulu Wilson

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Lulu Wilson is "Becky."

Unless you’ve been bludgeoned by a rock and didn’t know, Lulu Wilson’s latest movie Becky has been one of the highest-grossing movies in the past few weeks. That’s no small feat considering the country is on lock-down.

Lulu Wilson, 14, stars as the girl in the title who gives a group of violent, escaped Nazi-loving prisoners a run for their money after they invade her family’s vacation home. The film is a bit different than the horror movies she usually does. She’s not fighting demons anymore at least not the invisible kind.

We recently talked to the young star about horror movies, what got her started, and pulling out Kevin James’ eye.

iHorror: What got you into doing horror movies? 

Lulu Wilson: In the beginning, I kinda-sorta fell into it. There’s always that sort of blonde-haired, blue-eyed little girl in horror movies. Especially the supernatural ones. The first movie I did was Deliver Us From Evil with Scott Derrickson. Working with him also made me love the genre because he helped me a lot. I was probably like six at the time. I didn’t know how to act and walk at the same time. He taught me how to do that which is really great. I can’t imagine not being able to do that now especially with Becky. I mean this is like murder and act, it’s like the extreme.

Also, my sister and my dad would go see a horror movie every Friday night because in New York we lived across the street from a movie theater, literally across the street. So they would see a horror movie every Friday and they kinda got me into watching horror movies. Originally I just fell into doing them and then I just loved them so much, of course, I wanted to keep doing it.

People: Lulu Wilson Photo by Matt Sayles

People: Lulu Wilson
Photo by Matt Sayles

iHorror: How hard was it to do physical horror like in Becky rather than the supernatural kind in your past movies?

Lulu: It was different. I thought that I would have to prepare extensively, react to these horrifying situations that Becky is being put through. It’s a more realistic type of thriller I think. It was refreshing going from this scared little girl running away from danger to taking it on and fighting it. I wanted to do that.

I didn’t know when it was going to happen. Even when I was young doing horror movies and I had to run away was aggravating for me because I wanted to fight the danger. I wanted to fight the demon!

With Becky I was getting to do the action. To some degree, I thought it was going to be embarrassing pretending to punch someone; pretending to kill someone. I was like this is gonna be weird. Everyone’s going to look at me funny; I’m going to do something wrong…

At first I got excited, then when I was put into the situation I was just like, you know what? All I can do right now is throw myself completely into this. I just have to do it!

iHorror: What was the most difficult scene to do in “Becky”? [Spoilers ahead]

Lulu: My first day of filming was watching my dad die and hitting Kevin [James] in the eye with a key. Not as much the key part because that was just fun [laughs]. At first I felt a little bad. I like Kevin as a person, he’s a great guy. I didn’t really want to stab his eye out, but I did and it was really fun.

I’m a fan of winging it and I’m a terrible procrastinator and I was planning on planning out how to react to my dad being killed in front of me, but I didn’t because that’s me. And that was really nerve-wracking. On set, I got there and it was my first day and I was like, ‘How am I going to do this? Is it going to be embarrassing? Is it going to be weird because in the script it’s a really, really close-up shot of me screaming.

I was like: How is that going to work? How is that going to do anything? I didn’t know it was going to be, sort of, a silent scream with music going on in the background. Which I find beautiful and amazing.

I’m bragging a little bit, but I have a very good scream. You know screaming at a demon and reacting to somebody being killed in front of you is very different.

iHorror: In the film, you scream not once but twice. Once in the beginning and then again at the end. 

Lulu: I call it the battle cry. I remember Jon [Milott]…Jon or Cary [Murnion], I think it was Jon came up to me after I did the first take of the battle cry that night which was also relatively early in the filming process. He was like, ‘I didn’t know if you were going to be able to do that. I didn’t know if it was going to sound weird: a battle cry at this moment.’ But that was so fun. It made me feel so powerful.

I highly suggest battle crying whenever it’s available to you.

Parker Mack and Lulu Wilson in Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

Parker Mack and Lulu Wilson in Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

iHorror: What was it like working with Kevin? Both of you are sort of stepping out of your comfort zones.

Lulu: He was amazing. He is such a nice guy. We didn’t have many scenes together because the whole movie he’s chasing me, trying to find me; trying to get me. But when I did, it was really interesting working with him and seeing how he can go from just, great, great guy off-camera to being this deranged psycho on-camera. And how our relationship shifted from being friends off-camera to being enemies on-camera.

iHorror: Was he scary? Did he scare you when you did work with him?

Lulu Wilson in Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Lulu Wilson in Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Lulu: I’m not that easy to scare [laughs], I mean not really. And he such a nice guy—such a nice guy. Even that first day of filming I was like I don’t want to hit you in the eye Becky does so I’m gonna have to do this.

iHorror: I think our time is about up. Thank you for talking to us and we’ll be following you whatever you do. 

Lulu: It was great talking to you, thank you. Stay safe.

Becky is now playing nationwide at select drive-ins and is available On Demand on most streaming services.

 

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

Arcadian Official Movie Poster

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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