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What gave you the idea to do this project?

Well, the production company had the idea to do this movie back in 2005 when they discovered that the film was in the public domain. The executive producer came to me because I had some experience in 3D.

So the film was conceived as 3D from the beginning?

No, we came up with the idea of doing it in 3D to set it apart from the 1990 remake. I already had a good stereographer to work with.

Are you a fan of 3D? What are your favorite 3D movies?

I'm definitely a fan of 3D when it's organic and it's not too gimmicky and it helps to tell the story well. My favorites are House of Wax and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Creature is probably the best 3D ever made because the effects aren't gimmicky and because 3D works so well in the water.

What's different about directing a movie shot in 3D?

The only real differences are in the pre-production and post-production work. For that I worked with a stereographer who had thirty-five years of experience and my director of photography, Andy Park.

Besides being in 3D, what's the difference between this movie and the other recent remakes of the Romero zombie films?

Well, this film takes the story in a different direction. We decided to leave out the social and political commentary that Romero does so well. Also, in the original there is no explanation given as to where the zombies are coming from. There's something about some germs coming to earth from outer space on a crashed satellite, but it's very vague. We introduced Sid Haig's character, the pyrophobic funeral director Gerald Tovar Jr., to explain the zombies, and we find out that something he does or doesn't do is responsible for their appearance.

What was it like working with Sid Haig?

Sid was great. I had been wanting to work with him since I saw him in House of 1000 Corpses. He was fantastic, and he even helped out on the set.

What's your philosophy on nude scenes?

Well, I try to make nudity integral to the story. Before I started making Night of the Living Dead 3D (Picture: 1), I had this iconic image in my head. It was a woman, god-ified and nude, who's being attacked by zombies, and when the camera pulls back, half of her face is gone. So I started out with this in mind.

Cristin Michele does a great nude scene here.

Right. Cristin did a fantastic job. We shot that scene at three AM and it was freezing cold. She did it though, and it turned out great.

What will the fans think of this film?

I think that if they come for a good time and to be scared, the true horror fans are going to like it.

What kind of special features are on the DVD?

Well, there's one thing on the DVD that I don't think has been done before. We've got some 3D stills on there, which is pretty cool.

Definitely. What's your favorite nude scene of all time?

That's a tough question, but I would have to say that my favorite nude scene is from Don't Look Now, made in 1973. It's an extremely intense sex scene between Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie (Picture: 1), who's completely nude. It's truly a great film, and I don't think many people under thirty know about it.

If you could cast any actress you wanted in a nude scene for your next film, who would it be?

Hmmm . . . Well I think Rose McGowan looked pretty hot in Planet Terror this year and I think she's going to look hot in the upcoming remake of Barbarella. I'd like to cast her in a nude scene.

What's next for you?

Well, I can't give the details yet, but I can say that my next project will be a remake of a very well-known cult horror film from the 1960s. I'm excited about it.

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