From The Hollywood Reporter · Scott Roxborough · · 50s
Neil LaBute and Gia Crovatin on Making Hitchcock-Lean Indie Horror-Comedy 'Murderous'
Neil LaBute and Gia Crovatin craft a Hitchcock-inspired horror-comedy with sharp dialogue and dark humor.
In brief
Neil LaBute and Gia Crovatin craft a Hitchcock-inspired horror-comedy with sharp dialogue and dark humor. Neil LaBute's new film 'Murderous' blends his signature dark comedy with suspense for a fresh indie horror-comedy experience. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Neil LaBute's film journey
LaBute gained fame with indie darlings like In the Company of Men and Your Friends & Neighbors.
Critical acclaim and controversy
His early work earned festival buzz but also labeled him a misogynist due to harsh male character dialogue.
Mainstream success
LaBute achieved mainstream recognition with Nurse Betty starring Renée Zellweger and Morgan Freeman.
Recent projects
He followed with literary adaptations like Possession and The Shape of Things featuring Paul Rudd and Rachel Weisz.
New film 'Murderous'
LaBute and Gia Crovatin are collaborating on a Hitchcock-inspired horror-comedy called Murderous.
The key point
Neil LaBute's new film 'Murderous' blends his signature dark comedy with suspense for a fresh indie horror-comedy experience.
