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A psych ward night shift turns into a claustrophobic nightmare in director Nicholas Pineda's debut feature Infirmary. In this interview with Borrowing Tape, Pineda breaks down filming his found-footage horror in an abandoned hospital, using bodycam footage, and why he believes it's a good time for independent horror filmmaking.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Fresh Perspective: Director Nicholas Pineda revives the found-footage genre by framing the story through body cams.
- Authentic Setting: Shot in a real abandoned LA hospital—replete with security warnings about ”haunted” basements and actual production break-ins.
- Indie Resourcefulness: Embracing Jason Blum’s production model, the film stays budget-friendly by sticking to a single location and a minimal cast.
Interviewer: Shaurya Thapa
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