Kelsey Asbille looking scared on the left and calm on the right in Don't Move
The Sam Raimi-produced thriller Don't Move has already climbed to the top spot on Netflix's global streaming charts since its October 25 release, and it's no surprise given the unique premise and stellar performances from its lead actors. The movie is directed by Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, who previously helmed an episode of Raimi's 50 States of Fright anthology, from a screenplay by T.J. Cimfel and David White, who also penned their last thriller Intruders.
One Of The Biggest Constraints Of Don’t Move Was Also Its Biggest Strength In The Script Stage “Everything's a challenge, and we were just rolling with the punches as they came.” Screen Rant: You both mentioned that you wanted this film to take place in real-time, which is genius. What were some of the challenges and rewards of using that format?
Brian Netto: Yeah, T.J. and David worked on our last film, Intruders. That was a spec, originally titled Shut In, that we had come upon and then made. For this one, we pitched them the concept and the constraint we gave them was to make sure that it takes place in real-time as much as possible. We said, “Good luck. Now let's see what we’ve got.”
✕ Remove Ads Screen Rant: Were there any corners that had you like, “Alright, this is really hard. How do we figure our way out of this one?” We had that conversation before we left, and then we journeyed halfway across the world and landed, where we had conversations with her about at what point in the script she’s able to do what. We just kind of broke it down that way, like, “Alright, at this moment, you're able to do this. At that moment, you're able to do that.”
Brian Netto: Yeah, it's a tough role because we wanted someone that was charming. We wanted someone that could exude a menace we needed when we needed it, but at the same time be someone that you understood and connected with. Even though we're only meeting these characters for 90 minutes, you have to understand the way he's been able to work prior to this film beginning and the success he’s had.
Brian Netto: I think that starts with the script, right? Because we were so involved in the development of it, we made sure that along the way you understood where she was in her journey. Obviously, she's trying to survive this ordeal, but then there's something larger at stake here that puts her in this position we find her when the film begins. We have to understand where she is along the way, through the conversations she's having with this Richard or Andrew or whoever he is.
✕ Remove Ads Screen Rant: Adam, I read an article where you mentioned that Kelsey and Finn were very giving on set. Can you share a specific moment where their collaborative spirit significantly impacted a scene? ✕ Remove Ads Don’t Move Is A Masterclass In Building Tension – With Adam Schindler & Brian Netto As Its Teachers “How do we really sit in this moment, make it uncomfortable, and let the camera linger?” Screen Rant: I felt as if I was on the edge of my seat for the whole hour and a half of this film. Can you talk about what techniques you used to amp up the tension?
But also, a lot of that work has to be done early on with the character work. Because if you don't care that your protagonist is going through this, if your protagonist isn't scared, and if you're not scared for her, you're not on the edge of your seat. There isn't an investment that you have as an audience member. So, you have to care about them, and you have to be able to put yourself in their shoes.
Adam Schindler: Great question. I think we just learned that it's all in casting. For character work, it all starts in the casting. Get the right actors who understand the story the way you do, that are on the same page from day one, and then let them explore and find the characters. They're the actors; they're the talent on screen.
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