Adapted from the novel by Conor Stechschulte, Ultrasound is a gripping horror thriller that is nothing like one might expect.
Kodoani.com – Ultrasound is a gripping horror movie, nothing like reality. First premiering at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, the film opened in US theaters on March 11, 2022, before a VOD release on June 7, 2022.
Directed by Rob Schroeder (in his feature film debut) and adapted from the graphic novel by Conor Stechschulte, Ultrasound tells the story of three strangers who become bonded during an experiment. chaotic. It has endless, tense unexpected twists that begin when Glen (Vincent Kartheiser) has a tire problem and stops at a nearby house for help. He meets the odd couple Art (Bob Stephenson) and Cyndi (Chelsea Lopez), and is welcomed to drink and rest. The vibe is immediately uncomfortable and would be reminiscent of the hit classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show if there was singing and cheering involved. However, true to its dark and off-beat nature, the film employs a consistently serious tone— even as Art convinces Glen to sleep with his wife. Things quickly got messy. Cyndi is pregnant and two more characters are introduced, an unhappy woman trapped in an unsatisfactory relationship, Katie (Rainey Qualley), and medical professional Shannon (Breeda Wool) in the making. a questionable experiment.Game Rant had a chance to chat with Schroeder about his movie, his collaboration with Stechschulte, his favorite performances, the most challenging shot, the problem problems with misinformation, etc.
Game Rant: What drew you to Ultrasound?
Rob Schroeder: That was the experience of reading this novel. This is based on a visual novel told in four parts. I picked up book one and really didn’t know what was going on. That is the beginning of the story. It seems pretty simple. But then when I picked up the second book, a year later, it was very mysterious because it introduced the base, and suddenly there were so many more stories. When that happened, I contacted Conor, who wrote, drew, and illustrated the entire series, and he came on board and wrote the script. He then completed the last two parts of the graphic novel. I worked with him on the script, but the real attraction was when I read those first few novels and felt that the mystery of it would be conveyed well to the screen.
GR: With all these different elements, how can you maintain a consistent tone throughout the film?
Schroeder: It took me a moment to focus on the whole thing. Conor was very helpful with that. But once I understood the story, I felt I could help convey it to others. The first step is to really, really understand everything that’s going on, about myself, and plan for it and see how all the pieces work together. There’s a lot of information out there, and if you miss a beat, you might not get back on track.
GR: What performance are you most excited about for new audiences to see?
Schroeder: From the actors? Oh my God. I was blown away by what our cast could do. Having a role feels especially right. I think Bob Stephenson as Art is really interested in a lot of different things. He came. But everyone is a phenomenon.
GR: What was the most interesting shot? Is there anything that challenges you artistically?
Schroeder: All the rain was a challenge because we didn’t have the funds to do a suitable heavy rain. We made our own rain tower with garden hose and are very good at making rain. It’s always a small challenge, but fun. I think the scenes with Glenn and Shannon are really tense and interesting. When he was in a wheelchair, and they were sitting across from each other. Those are really thrilling, fun scenes. I love the stage hypnosis because it’s just an interesting moment in the movie, and you can see Art and Cindy doing their thing.
GR: What message do you hope audiences take from the film?
Schroeder: It’s important to pay attention to where you get your information and try to find different sources for everything, and come up with your own ideas and thoughts. Because right now, with social media and the way we get our information, there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and it’s easy to go wrong. This movie explores a lot of themes that we are seeing in real life.
Ultrasound Now showing in theaters and VOD.
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