"As far as directing actors, he was very respectful, quiet, and never impatient. Actors really responded to Wes. He really was an actor's director. I remember when he was directing Drew in the opening sequence, they had spent a lot of time in prep, and Wes knew how much Drew loved animals, as she's an advocate for animal safety. He said something really graphic and terrifying to her about, I'm sure you've heard this, an article about a puppy who was mistreated because he had seen what an emotional response this caused her, just talking about it, and that was one part of how he got the performance out of Drew. I remember that night, shooting the exteriors of that home, and I remember the night he did that. I didn't know at the time what he had said until an hour later. It really worked! Obviously, we know that scene is so heart-wrenching, so he knew what to say. He really got to know the actors and figured out how to get the right performances. It can be a manipulative job, being a director, and he would figure it out."
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What was Wes's directing style like? Was he quite prepared with a plan as far as exactly what shots he wanted? How did he give direction and feedback to the cast?
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Marianne Maddalena
Marianne Maddalena (born July 7, 1962) is an American film producer, who was Wes Craven's producing partner for many years.
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