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The director of The Exorcism of Emily Rose — and Marvel’s recruit to direct Doctor Strange — talks about mystery, Catholicism, confronting evil and his new film, Deliver Us From Evil. SDG Original source: National Catholic Register. Scott Derrickson is a very nice guy who makes movies about things that aren’t very nice.
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A committed Presbyterian who flirts with Catholicism, Derrickson describes himself as an orthodox Christian who adheres to the Apostles Creed, and is committed to raising his family according to...
- Wesley Baines
Nov 13, 2015 · Not only is Derrickson currently one of the most influential directors in the horror genre, he’s also a devout Christian who isn’t afraid to incorporate deeper spiritual messages into his films. His resume includes dark, supernatural films including Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Hellraiser: Inferno and 2014’s demonic detective ...
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Oct 10, 2018 · I recently caught up with Derrickson in Manhattan, where he held forth at length on horror, faith, art and Catholicism. (Our sprawling 45-minute interview covered more ground than I can do justice to in this article; you can watch the full video review on my blog.)
- Bringing A Christian Perspective to Film
- Biola’s Influence on Derrickson
- Story Behind “Exorcism of Emily Rose”
- Using Horror Films to Spark Conversation
- How Film Integrates Faith with Culture
Through filmmaking, Derrickson practically lives out the Biola mission statement as his Christian perspective influences each film he makes, including “Hellraiser: Inferno,” “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” and “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” 44-year-old Derrickson is currently working for Reality Entertainment on a new movie called “Goliath,” which h...
Derrickson became a Christian in junior high and later attended Biola University, which seemed like a liberal school to him, considering the culture of conservative fundamentalism he grew up in. After being exposed to a world of new ideas at Biola, he experienced what he described as a “spiritual and emotional big bang.” Derrickson recalls that the...
In 1995, he co-wrote and directed the 35-minute film “Love in the Ruins,” and in 2000, directed “Hellraiser: Inferno.” Shortly after, he began writing a movie based on “The Wear of the Night,” a book of memoirs compiled by a tough, Italian South Bronx police officer named Ralph who accompanied an exorcist in order to investigate cases. Ralph gave D...
In 2005, he released “Emily Rose,” with the desire to make people talk. He knew “Emily Rose” was the type of movie that viewers would have a conversation about as they walked out of the theater. “It’s a great kick-off point for people to talk about things they often don’t,” said Derrickson. “If horror is done with some artistic ability and class, i...
Regardless of what genre Derrickson is working within, his faith impacts his art. He attributes much of his philosophy on what it looks like to incorporate his faith into his career to Flannery O’Connor. From her book titled “Mystery and Manners,” in which she shares how creativity should be a dangerous venture, Derrickson gleaned that impacting cu...
May 19, 2010 · Scott Derrickson on Religion, Evil and Other Dark Things In 2010, Jack Giroux interviewed the filmmaker about ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ and ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose.’ Screen Gems
Aug 30, 2005 · Can a Christian make horror movies? Scott Derrickson thinks so. As a screenwriter — and a Christian — he has worked on quite a few films in the genre, including Urban Legends: Final Cut,...
