Chasing Quote by David Krumholtz
“Ghost Team approached me. They said, "Hey, it's mid-October, do you want to go shoot a movie on Long Island for three weeks about stupid people chasing ghosts?" I had never done anything like that before. It's kind of a mock-horror movie. What I didn't realize was the whole thing takes place at night, as a horror movie should, and so I didn't realize that we'd be working until 6 in the morning every night, or morning.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Ghost Team, 2023
He recounts an unexpected, grueling filming schedule for a mock‑horror movie that ran through the night and early mornings.
In simple terms: Unexpected long nights filming a horror movie.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for demanding schedules.
Themes
film
night work
horror
mock genre
career
Mood
exhausted
determined
Type
anecdotal
career
When to use this quote
- actor debut
- indie film
- night shoots
- budget constraints
Key Concepts
production logistics
work‑life balance
expectation management
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you protect your health on such a schedule?
- What expectations should be set before accepting a role?
A Different Perspective
Long hours can cause fatigue and affect performance.
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