THS #397: An Inside Look with Brandon Trost: Cinematography, Directing, and Film Industry Tales

The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

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Tv & Film

4.5 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2025

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Horror Show, Brandon Trost, a prolific cinematographer and director, shares his journey from working on set with his father to directing and shooting major films and TV shows. The discussion covers an array of topics including his experiences on 'Halloween II' and 'Lords of Salem' with Rob Zombie, the intricate process behind 'The Disaster Artist,' and the challenges of directing 'An American Pickle' during COVID-19. Trost also dives into his early life and projects, providing unique insights into his creative process and styles. Fans of 'The Righteous Gemstones' will appreciate his behind-the-scenes stories, particularly the iconic first episode. Trost teases a puzzling project, 'Chaos,' hinting at a deeper discussion in the future.

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

02:06 Special Guest: Brandon Trost

02:50 Brandon's Early Influences and Family Background

05:01 Journey into Cinematography

16:57 Film School Experience

25:37 Early Career and Special Effects

33:12 Early Career and Wes Anderson

34:12 On Set with Shaquille O'Neal in Kazam

36:01 Reflecting on American Pie's Impact

37:41 Diving into Halloween II with Rob Zombie

51:39 The Unique Cinematography of Lords of Salem

01:04:28 Discussing 'American Pickle' and COVID-19 Impact

01:05:12 The HBO Max Deal and Industry Changes

01:07:19 Warner Brothers and the Vanishing Movies

01:12:09 The Righteous Gemstones and Costume Design

01:21:15 Creating 'The Disaster Artist'

01:28:02 Personal Favorites and Future Projects

01:29:01 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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0:43.9	Anyway, my MacBook shit the bed and I am unable to process this week's episode as I normally would.
0:50.3	Did you know it takes Apple three to five days to fix a fucking brand new MacBook Pro?
0:55.1	Brand new, with AppleCare Plus.
0:57.8	Well, it does, and I threw a tantrum in the store.
1:00.6	So anyway, this week we ended up taking a minor detour from Japan Uri, but for good reason.
1:06.8	Cinematographer and director Brandon Trost joined the show,
1:10.0	and it turned into an amazing episode
1:11.9	that lasted so long we had to push out our grudge episode another week. When you find out
1:17.2	someone worked on the set of Uncle Rumpel, it just opens up the floor to so many questions. So enjoy
1:23.2	this super special episode. I really loved it so much, and I can't wait to have Brandon on again.
1:29.2	Remember, our live show is January 24th at 9 p.m. Eastern, and we are doing Sadako versus
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