Inside The Uninvited: The House, the Furniture, the Vision – with Nadia Conners (Video Podcast)

About this episode

Nadia Conners discusses the intersection of storytelling and design in her film The Uninvited.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the ‪@filmandfurniture Podcast, host Paula Benson sits down with filmmaker Nadia Conners, writer and director of The Uninvited, for a deeply insightful conversation about storytelling, interiors, and how architecture and décor can reflect the inner lives of characters. Set in a house in the Hollywood Hills over the course of one unsettling evening, The Uninvited is rich in emotional nuance, stylish design, and layered symbolism. Nadia reveals the real-life inspiration behind the film (an unexpected visit from a stranger during a party), shares her philosophical approach to home and identity, and confirms that she is, officially, becoming a fan of Film and Furniture! We also discover her husband—actor Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, Justified, The Hateful Eight) and star of The Uninvited—is a passionate and talented interior designer in his own right.🎯 Episode Highlights 🏡 The House as CharacterThe house in The Uninvited is more than a location—it’s a nest, a prison, and a symbol of memory, identity and passing time. 🖋️ Art Imitates LifeNadia shares the real story of a stranger walking into her own party, which became the spark for the…

People in this episode

Host: Paula Benson

Guest: Nadia Conners

Topics covered

• storytelling
• interiors
• architecture
• character development
• film inspiration
• design

Keywords

• The Uninvited
• Nadia Conners
• interior design
• character identity
• Hollywood Hills
• storytelling
• architecture
• film analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Uninvited, The White Lotus, Justified, The Hateful Eight

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