The backlash against AI-generated imagery in horror films hit a landmark moment in 2024, when Late Night with the Devil faced anger after viewers spotted three AI-generated interstitial images in the indie horror hit.Directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes admitted they'd used the technology for brief still images.In a statement to Variety, they said, "In conjunction with our amazing graphics and production design team, all of whom worked tirelessly to give this film the 70s aesthetic we had always imagined, we experimented with AI for three still images which we edited further and ultimately appear as very brief interstitials in the film. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had such a talented and passionate cast, crew and producing team go above and beyond to help bring this film to life. We can’t wait for everyone to see it for themselves this weekend."The damage was done. People online weren't happy. For example, visual artist Karla Ortiz called on filmmakers to replace imagery like this with traditional human-made art.The controversy became significant enough that A24's Heretic included an end credits disclaimer, stating, "No generative AI was used in the making of this film." Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods told Variety they felt compelled to draw a line in the sand, even though their film doesn't have extensive visual effects.The allure of a fast, free, and easy solution like DALL-E or Midjourney is understandable. But you have options that are just as easy or just as cheap. It might just take you a...
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