“I scared Steven Spielberg”: $171 Million Worth Movie Was Terrifying Enough to Even Earn the Respect of Legendary Steven Spielberg /d
The movie that terrified Steven Spielberg.
Steven Spielberg stands as a pillar in Hollywood’s elite filmmakers. He is among some of Hollywood’s most popular and influential filmmakers, with several major commercial and critical hits under his name. So when Matt Reeves learned that his 2008 movie Cloverfield gave a chilling experience to him, it was the ultimate compliment for the filmmaker.
During an interview discussing the film’s 15th anniversary, The Batman director recalled Speilberg’s views on the film, revealing that the movie truly frightened him.
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg
Matt Reeves’ Cloverfield Scared Steven Spielberg
Directed by Matt Reeves, the 2008 film Cloverfield follows a group of friends in New York City, documenting a monstrous creature’s rampage as they attempt to survive and unravel the mystery behind the destructive force. The film received positive reviews and was a hit, grossing over $171 million at the box office.
Cloverfield (2008)
During the 15th anniversary of the film, the director revealed that Cloverfield also scared the Jaws director, Steven Spielberg. During an interview with ComingSoon.net, he recalled meeting the Oscar-winning filmmaker, saying,
Matt Reeves on the set of The Batman
Reeves shared that he was thrilled to learn that his film scared the legendary filmmaker and called it the highest compliment he could receive. “I scared Steven Spielberg. That was cool,” he said, expressing how significant the filmmaker’s compliment was, as it validated that the movie did create an impactful and frightening cinematic experience.
Filmmakers Are Planning a Direct Sequel to Cloverfield
Since its release in 2008, Cloverfield has developed into a franchise, followed by two films, 10 Cloverfield Lane and The Cloverfield Paradox. And the director of 10 Cloverfield Lane, Dan Trachtenberg, has shared that he and the actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead have discussed a fourth film in the franchise.
10 Cloverfield Lane
In an interview with Cinemablend, Trachtenberg shared, “We talked a little bit in like ‘what if’ scenarios.” Talking about the future of the franchise, he further shared, “The [upcoming] sequel is to the original Cloverfield,” and described it as “very cool.” Reports have also claimed that, unlike the first film, the sequel would not be shot in a found footage style.
