Scott Derrickson argues that cinema shouldn’t be limited to only happy stories. He praises Kurosawa, especially Rashomon, as a major influence, and he enjoys the supernatural martial‑arts subgenre that blends action with the uncanny. He also talks about using music either subtly hidden or boldly upfront to shape a film’s mood.
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Scott Derrickson is an American filmmaker. He is known for his work in the horror genre, directing films such as The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), Sinister (2012), The Black Phone (2021), and its sequel, Black Phone 2 (2025). He is also known for the superhero film Doctor Strange (2016), based on t
