Don Coscarelli, indie horror director and screenwriter | The Cinepod

Don Coscarelli, indie horror director and screenwriter of “Bubba Ho-tep,“ “Phantasm,“ “The Beastmaster“ and “John Dies at the End“ is a master of the horror-comedy. He believes that even in the most horrifying times of your life, there are also moments of levity. His films explore the idea that there is another world, it’s terrifying and dangerous, and it’s also hilarious. Don has always preferred to just go ahead and make his own films, and feels you lose a sense of fun and exploration on big studio projects. The great thing about making indie movies is that anyone can pick up a camera and go make a movie over a few days or even a few years. Don shot and directed all three of his early films until “The Beastmaster,“ which was shot by John Alcott, a frequent director of photography for Stanley Kubrick. Prior to “The Beastmaster,“ Don directed “Phantasm,“ about a mysterious grave robber called the Tall Man. After the first week of sh