Question 1

What graphic novel inspired M. Night Shyamalan's film Old?

Accepted Answer

Old is adapted from the 2010 graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre-Oscar Lévy and Frederik Peeters. Shyamalan said it helped him work through anxieties about death and aging.

Question 2

Which two classic films did M. Night Shyamalan screen as influences for Old's style?

Accepted Answer

Shyamalan screened Walkabout (1971) and Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) for the cast and crew, describing them as stories about humans struggling against overwhelming nature.

Question 3

What is the significance of the resort name Anamika in Old?

Accepted Answer

The resort is named Anamika, which means 'Unnamed' or 'Nameless,' to avoid committing to a specific location and prevent defamation accusations.

Question 4

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the production of Old?

Accepted Answer

Filmed in 2020 during the pandemic, the cast and crew were tested daily for infections. Shyamalan said nobody became sick during the months of production.

Question 5

What movie starring Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson does a character in Old struggle to remember?

Accepted Answer

Charles (Rufus Sewell) can't recall the film The Missouri Breaks (1976), which stars both Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson.

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