If two genres of filmmaking have proven to always be popular over the years, it’s horror and parody. And, believe it or not, the two combine together shockingly well as some of our most popular films of either genre have actually been a clever blend of the two.Yet, while filmmakers are still today trying to retread the same found footage beats or parody (or homage, depending on how they look at it) the nostalgic-laced films of their childhoods, it’s fascinating to watch new voices in films find new genres to pastiche.A standout film at Fantastic Fest last year, Strange Harvest is finally releasing to the masses, unleashing a fresh take on the Netflix true crime style that bends the genres and creates a unique new blend of horror. We sat down to chat with filmmaker Stuart Ortiz about the project and explore how he set out to take on this popular streaming genre. NFS: What was your initial inspiration for Strange Harvest?Stuart Ortiz: The initial inspiration was actually the documentary Tiger King, strangely enough, as it seemed to prove to me that true crime had truly arrived in the mainstream. It was always my fear in doing a true-crime mock-doc that the audience wouldn’t be familiar enough / interested enough with the format to want to take the journey, but it became clear after Tiger King that there was a huge appetite for this kind of thing.I’ve always also felt it's a great way to tell a genre story, especially...
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