Director Rob Schmidt on Wrong Turn, True Crime & Surviving the Industry
About this episode
Filmmaker Rob Schmidt discusses his career in horror and true crime television, sharing insights and experiences from his work.
In this episode, we’re joined by filmmaker Rob Schmidt, the director behind the cult classic Wrong Turn, as well as Crime + Punishment in Suburbia, The Alphabet Killer, Masters of Horror, and more. We dive deep into his career, exploring the stories behind his films, the challenges of bringing them to life, and what it was really like working within the horror genre during a very different era. Rob shares behind-the-scenes insights on Wrong Turn, discusses the evolution of the franchise, and opens up about whether he’d ever consider returning. Beyond film, we also get into his work in true crime television, including Your Worst Nightmare, Swamp Murders, and Dead Silent, and talk about the growing fascination with real-life horror stories. It’s an honest and wide-ranging conversation covering creativity, industry realities, and the ups and downs of pursuing a career in filmmaking, with some genuinely valuable advice for anyone trying to follow their passion. For more of my content - CLICK HERE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/class-horror-cast-horror-movie-podcast--4295531/support .
People in this episode
Host: Aran Doyle
Guest: Rob Schmidt
Topics covered
- horror films
- true crime
- filmmaking challenges
- behind-the-scenes
- career insights
Keywords
- Rob Schmidt
- Wrong Turn
- horror genre
- true crime television
- filmmaking advice
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Wrong Turn, Crime + Punishment in Suburbia, The Alphabet Killer, Masters of Horror, Your Worst Nightmare, Swamp Murders, Dead Silent
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