![]() ![]() When you realize that it was directed by William Friedkin, you may get the feeling that you are probably watching some strange cut of the film, with approximately one hour being edited out. It looks just like any random direct-to-video horror movie from the early 1990s, but not like a work from the director who brought you “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist”. In the end, the viewers were exposed to a half-baked horror movie partly inspired by Druid mythology.Īt a running time of 92 minutes, the movie has no place to breathe. But Universal Pictures objected to the idea, believing that this movie would gain more success as a supernatural horror movie by the director who shocked the world with “The Exorcist”.Īccording to Jenny Seagrove, the star of the film, the script was changing all the time, which did contribute to the messy final product. ![]() The screenplay was rewritten the second time, this time being closer to the source material: about a demented nanny who steals children. Steven Volk, who wrote the original script that was suitable for Sam Raimi’s tongue-in-cheek manner, tried rewriting the script to make it a supernatural horror film, but Friedkin dismissed the idea. Then Universal Pictures opted to hire William Friedkin. Sam Raimi had been originally attached to direct the film but withdrew from the project due to scheduling conflicts. The movie is based on Dan Greenburg’s novel “The Nanny”. This landmark work can be blamed for his next film “Sorcerer” (1977) flopping at the box office, and for all the problems with “The Guardian”. ![]() William Friedkin is not strictly a horror movie director, but he made his name, while not exclusively but largely, by directing “The Exorcist” (1973). The Guardian (1990) directed by William Friedkin Regardless of that, being a master of horror doesn’t guarantee that your next feature won’t turn out to be a misfire.ġ. Sometimes the misfire can be blamed on the interference of studio executives. But, sometimes, even masters of horror can fail with their flicks. Directors who made their name making horror movies manage to provide the viewers with quality fright. It seems obvious that directors who are not specialists in the genre may fail in their attempts to scare the genre aficionados. Some directors drift into the genre from time to time, while others build their careers on providing the cinema goers with a certain level of thrills. ![]() Some films terrify the audience, while others fail in scaring the viewers, instead making them laugh. Horror is a tricky genre, especially in cinema. ![]()
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