Kevin Smith’s Monster Movie ‘Killroy Was Here’ Begins Filming At A Florida College
Kevin Smithhas started work on another horror movie. This time, he’s making a horror anthology,Killroy Was Here. He was originally going to direct ananthology filmabout Krampus, but that got canned afterMichael Dougherty’s movie of the same name came out. Smith describes Killroy as"Golem, the Boogeyman and the Grim Reaper combined."
Below, learn more about the Kevin Smith horror anthology movie.
Executive producerAndrew McElfreshco-wrote the script forKillroy Was Here. It’s the first time Smith has shared writing credit with anyone on one his movies. Smith and McElfresh also scripted the Krampus movie together, which they discussed in aFacebook videoabout their new project, which starsAzita Ghanizada(Alphas) andRyan O’Nan(Fargo).
They reworked the Krampus script intoKilroy Was Here. It’s almost the same script, just with a new title and creature. You probably recognize the title. Kilroy Was Here is a famous piece of graffiti featuring a bald character looking over a fence with a prominent nose, as seen in the image below. The image dates back to World War II.
In a press release, here’s how Smith described the anthology film:
This is a monster movie in the sense of a classic morality tale. No one wants to see you spill the blood of innocents, but when someone crosses the line and goes bad, you get to make them pay in horrible ways, and the audience cheers." Like The Twilight Zone, Killroy is full of ironic twists and grisly moments. We wanted to make an anthology film in the vein of Creepshow.
Robert Kurtzmanof Creature Corps is creating the monster. Kurtzman also created the walrus fromTuskand Dirk Diggler’s package fromBoogie Nights, which was originally much bigger. Smith is relying more on practical effects for his next feature:
Smith is currently shooting in Sarasota, Florida where he has partnered with Ringling College of Art and Design. 26 of the school’s students are working on the feature.
“I tried going to film school but quit to go make a movie,” Smith said. “If I’d had the chance to work with a real director, I probably would’ve graduated. Although I don’t consider myself a real director, but I do play one on TV and am portraying one again as we shoot Killroy in Sarasota!”
All the students will get credited for their work on the movie, which is Smith’s follow-up toYoga Hosers, a movie that must be seen to be believed.
