Abraham's Boys arrives in theaters next weekend, inviting audiences to experience Van Helsing like they never have before. This revisionist period horror relies on the intricate production design of Steven Cirocco, who conducted heavy research, including reading the original novel by horror literature icon Joe Hill.I was excited to sit down with Steven to talk all things horror production design, and seeing your work up on the big screen.Let's dive into the interview. - YouTubewww.youtube.comNFS: Hey Steven! Abraham's Boys tells the story of Van Helsing from a fresh perspective. What was your relationship like with the character and his history before signing on to this project? What kind of research went into your preparation for the film?Steven Cirocco: I’ve always loved Dracula, Van Helsing, and especially Mina. Funny enough, the first and last monologue I performed in high school was Van Helsing’s “rallying the troops” speech from the end of the Dracula stage play (I believe the William McNulty adaptation). I also have always loved the 2004 Van Helsing movie from an art department standpoint; the set decorator, Anna Pinnock, has a really cool body of work. I’ve also played the Fury of Dracula board game many times, where I always play as Mina. Steven Moffat’s Dracula is also worth mentioning, though more for character than for design. Outside of media, I just think Dracula is just a cool monster: he’s almost like a superhero in the sense that he looks humanoid, but has supernatural powers. Plus, in his human...
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