Chicago 2026 Interview: THE SPIRAL Writer/Director Paolo Strippoli on the Nobility of Horror and Cinema’s Need for Excess

At the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, Paolo Strippoli discussed his film The Spiral with an interviewer. Martin Tsai’s review describes how the film combines a recognizable family drama with horror that functions as an incursion into the film’s established normality. Strippoli used the same term “incursion” when speaking about his work. The interview covered multiple filmmaking choices Strippoli made to communicate his intentions to audiences, including references to Saw and zombie films, as well as casting decisions designed to balance the film’s complex tone.

Original article published on Screen Anarchy — AI-generated summary. Visit the website to read the full article at the source.