I really want to evoke this feeling of being deceived.

The tone of the movie was super important for me.

You know, making a film that sort of was a commentary on America's fascination with true

crime and make, and also make a film that evoke this feeling of not knowing.

Like, I think that in crime thrillers, oftentimes you have, like everything gets wrapped up.

And obviously that's just very satisfying and rewarding for an audience,

but in real life things are a little bit more gray and unknowable.

And that was really interesting to me. Hello, and welcome back to the Directors' Cut,

grout to you by the Directors Guild of America.

In this episode, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is

as it seems, in director Grant Singer's crime mystery, Reptile.

The film tells the story of Tom Nichols, a New England detective investigating the brutal murder

of a young real estate agent.

Though Tom is unflinching in his pursuit for justice, the case begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.

Reptile is Singer's feature directorial debut. His other directorial credit includes the documentary feature,

Sean Mendez, in Wonder.

Following a screening of the film

at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles,

Singer spoke with director Louis Leterrier

about filming Reptile.

Listen on for their spoiler-filled conversation.

Thank you guys for coming.

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