Ben Wheatley Says 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' Prove It's a 'Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker'
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Christopher Vourlias
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Ben Wheatley ("Bulk," "Meg 2") discusses the blockbuster success of films like "Backrooms" and "Obsession" at the Transilvania International Film Festival, arguing it's a great time for young filmmakers to break through. He reflects on his own late start as a director (debut at age 37 with "Down Terrace") and promotes his 2025 psychological thriller "Bulk."
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