What was it about this story that you wanted to tell?

I really loved exploring the theme of loyalty and how ferocious one can be when protecting people they love.

That you could potentially kill someone for someone that you love.

So thats the strongest pull in the story for me.

Are the characters the most important thing about a film like this?

I think its the most relatable bang out of story to tell for an audience.

The violence feels very real, especially towards the end, and its not glamorised.

No, its certainly not glamorised!

You also have a lengthy nude scene thats, also, totally unglamorous.

Was that a reaction against more sensationalised horror?

It doesnt really feel like a lot of modern horror.

It really was just the simplicity of that story.

Making the main characters all women feels pretty ballsy in itself.

Why did you make that decision?

I call it the mouthy librarian trend.

I think that makes women sexier.

There arent many female horror directors, either…

I know, its weird, right?

I dont know why.

Why did you want to make a movie in this genre?

I want to be James Bond!

And I loved the idea of a woman telling this story.

Was it a very different process from makingThe Freebie?

InBlack Rockwe were just all outside and freezing and wet and running for our lives covered in fake blood.

Is it emotionally exhausting, too?

Most of the film is very tense, is that arduous to shoot?

Honestly, it was challenging all through post-production as well.

By the end of it, I was like ugh, Ive got nothing left.

You raised $33,000 on Kickstarter for this movie.

Why did you decide to (partially) fund your movie that way?

Its a digital camera, it shoots incredibly in low light situations.

I dont really love where Kickstarter is going now.

I think its totally bullshit that studios are using Kickstarter like, theVeronica Marsthing?

I mean, could we have shot the movie on the other camera?

But it wouldnt have looked nearly as nice as it did.

Going back to your triple role in this movie why did you want to do all of those things?

Whats it like starring and directing something?

It was easier and harder.

And then, as far as directing goes, it just takes more planning.

Whats it like working with him?

It was really helpful emotionally and professionally to have his creative voice around when I needed him.

Finally, what are you working on next?

Katie Aselton, thank you very much!

Black Rockis out today.