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197: Heart Eyes - The Return Of Josh Ruben
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Hey Horror Fans!!!
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back filmmaker Josh Ruben to dive into his latest genre-blending film, Heart Eyes. Josh shares how he brought this unique romantic horror-comedy to life, working with a script by Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) and Michael Kennedy (Freaky). We discuss crafting the film’s perfect balance of heartfelt romance and gory scares, the iconic design of the Heart Eyes Killer, and the creative inspiration behind its standout moments.
We also talk about turning Disney star Olivia Holt into a scream queen, Mason Gooding’s smooth transition from Scream to Heart Eyes, and the hilarious chemistry between the leads. Plus, Josh dishes on a fun cameo, the challenges of nailing comedic timing in horror, and the surprising influences behind the film.
Whether you’re here for the laughs, the scares, or the love story, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and everything you want to know about Heart Eyes sooo....
COME HANG OUT!!!
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Manage episode 464658289 series 3418561
Hey Horror Fans!!!
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back filmmaker Josh Ruben to dive into his latest genre-blending film, Heart Eyes. Josh shares how he brought this unique romantic horror-comedy to life, working with a script by Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) and Michael Kennedy (Freaky). We discuss crafting the film’s perfect balance of heartfelt romance and gory scares, the iconic design of the Heart Eyes Killer, and the creative inspiration behind its standout moments.
We also talk about turning Disney star Olivia Holt into a scream queen, Mason Gooding’s smooth transition from Scream to Heart Eyes, and the hilarious chemistry between the leads. Plus, Josh dishes on a fun cameo, the challenges of nailing comedic timing in horror, and the surprising influences behind the film.
Whether you’re here for the laughs, the scares, or the love story, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and everything you want to know about Heart Eyes sooo....
COME HANG OUT!!!
Follow Us on Social Media:
Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpod
TikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorror
Steve: @stevenisaverage on all socials
Sean: @hypocrite.ink on IG/TikTok, @hypocriteink on Twitter/X
Enjoy this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! For early Access and ad-free episodes, subscribe on Wondery+.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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