King of the Ants
After 20 years, director Stuart Gordon is still breaking new ground
By KJ Doughton
URL: http://www.moviemaker.com/directing/article/king_of_the_ants_2645/
King of the Ants, the latest cringefest from director
Stuart Gordon, who gave us the classic Re-Animator
(1985), is another gruesome foray into the dark side of human
nature. His coupling of a brutal revenge story (by acclaimed
British author Charlie Higson) with a minimal budget (Gordon's
wife provided catering for cast and crew) has resulted in
a streamlined, neo-noir thriller with macabre overtones. This
movie is sure to be a Halloween night favorite. In this interview,
the influential talent recaps his horror career, from pre-Re-Animator
days staging David Mamet plays with Chicago's Organic Theatre
to his present success.