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“I've always remembered this quote from a book that I read as a kid. It was something along the lines of "What's scary is not necessarily what goes bump in the night, but that which whispers at midday." And I've always held that. The day can just be as scary as night.”

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Russell Mulcahy

Russell Mulcahy is an Australian film director born on June 23, 1953, in Melbourne. He gained fame in the 1980s with his distinctive visual style and innovative storytelling. After starting his career directing music videos, he transitioned to feature films with "Razor's Edge" (1984), followed by "The Emerald Forest" (1985) and the iconic "Highlander" (1986). Mulcahy is known for his atmospheric cinematography and imaginative approach to genre films, making him one of the most influential directors of the 1980s. more

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