Question 1

Why did director Mike Mendez refuse to direct the opening sequence of The Gravedancers?

Accepted Answer

Director Mike Mendez fought against the opening sequence and refused to direct it because he wished it wasn't in the film, but the sales company insisted on including a death to signal it was a horror movie. Producer Al Corley ultimately directed that sequence.

Question 2

What drinking game did the director and composer play during the DVD commentary?

Accepted Answer

During the Director Commentary on the DVD, director Mike Mendez and composer Joseph Bishara played a drinking game every time they saw a lit lamp during the film.

Question 3

Which character in The Gravedancers was inspired by Velma from Scooby-Doo?

Accepted Answer

The character of Frances Culpepper was inspired by Velma from Scooby-Doo.

Question 4

What practical technique was used to create the classroom transformation scene with Josie Maran?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers bolted a camera to the ground, filmed a classroom set, then transformed it into a dungeon while protecting the camera, and blended the two takes with Josie Maran superimposed to create the transformation effect.

Question 5

What challenges did the filmmakers face shooting at the Parapsychology institute location?

Accepted Answer

The location used for the Parapsychology institute had been abandoned for years with no electricity or running water, requiring several large generators to be brought in to power the sets and equipment.

Question 6

What behind-the-scenes conflict led to a producer directing part of The Gravedancers?

Accepted Answer

Director Mike Mendez refused to direct the opening sequence, which was insisted on by the sales company to establish the horror tone, so producer Al Corley directed it instead.

Question 7

Which festival officially selected The Gravedancers?

Accepted Answer

The Gravedancers was an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006.

Question 8

What inspired the character Frances Culpepper in the film?

Accepted Answer

The character Frances Culpepper was inspired by Velma from Scooby-Doo.

Question 9

What practical technique created a seamless classroom-to-dungeon transformation in the film?

Accepted Answer

Filmmakers filmed a classroom set, bolted the camera down, transformed the room into a dungeon, and blended the two takes with actress Josie Maran superimposed.

Question 10

What challenges did the crew face while shooting at the Parapsychology institute location?

Accepted Answer

The location had been abandoned for years with no electricity or running water, requiring large generators to power sets and equipment.

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