Mitch Gould Talks "Devil's Den"

July 22 2006

Upcoming Horror Movies released the first interview about the movie, "The Devil's Den" with writer, Mitch Gould. He discusses the film, stunts and oh yeah, Devon! ;)

For the full interview, head over to Upcoming Horror Movies.

7 — So, who was the brilliant mind that hooked Kelly Hu, Ken Foree, and Devon Sawa into the project? And what roles do they play?

Devon Sawa was actually the last one cast for the film. I didn't know him before and didn't even think of approaching him because, honestly, I didn't think we could afford him. It was the distributors who pushed us to send his people the script and said they would cover the costs. So I have to give IDT credit for thinking of Devon. As far as his work goes, I think you'll see in the final product that this films works because of him. As Quinn he shoulders the comedy in the film. If he was flat, or not funny, or not believable then the film just wouldn't come off right. I definitely hope to work with him again in the future (hint, hint).

8 — I don't suppose you could possibly elaborate on the tasks of these lead characters?

To be honest I really don't want to say too much. Everyone has a story that gradually unfolds during the course of the film. Whatever I say now spoils things later on. Again, not that I want to be secretive, it’s just that I really want people to sit down for the first time and watch the film with a fresh eye. I want the surprises to be a surprise, and I really want everyone to enjoy the film.

11 — So, what's the status of the film right now?

It is completely finished and delivered to the distributors. I'm not quite sure what the plan is as far as when it is going out, that has to do with whatever the marketing department has planned. Right now everyone is thinking of sending it to a few horror film festivals, so we might spend a couple of months going the festival route before we get around to actually putting it out. I'm kind of torn. On the one hand I'm happy with the film and can't wait for it to be released to the public, on the other... I'm happy with the film and think it will do great in the festival (and being a stunt man I've still got that competitive urge in me) and would like to hit a few of those too. I guess either way I'll be happy so I'm just not gonna sweat it too much.

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