This time on Books That Changed My Life, director Mercedes Bryce Morgan joins Chris Collins to discuss The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Mercedes is among the most highly regarded directors working in horror today, so it may surprise some to learn that her favorite book is a comedy.
But in this in-depth conversation, Mercedes reveals how the Hitchhiker’s Guide introduced her to the ideas of absurdity, chaos, and creative freedom that have inspired her filmography. From Fixation to Spoonful of Sugar to her most recent film, Bone Lake.
Mercedes demonstrates how absurdity and humor elevate the genre. Join us as Mercedes breaks down Douglas Adams’ comedy classic, horror movies, Bone Lake, and the experiences of a 21st-century auteur. Hope you remember to bring your towel!
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