The Neon Demon (2016) is a horror/thriller movie. The story follows as an aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles whose beauty and youth places her in significant danger amongst the women she become associated with in the fashion industry, who are murderous and dangerous.
The Neon Demon (2016) is directed and written by Nicolas Winding Refn. The cast includes Elle Fanning, Jena Malone, Christina Hendricks, Bella Heathcote, and Keanu Reeves.
Let’s look at some of the interesting facts and details about the film The Neon Demon (2016).
12. Low Budget High Voltage horror?!
The film has a budget of only $7 million and runtime of 117 minutes.
11. Shot in continuity!
The Neon Demon (2016) was shot in chronological order. However the ending was improvised on set.
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10. Mix between Valley of Dolls and Chainsaw Massacre!
Director Nicolas Winding Refn advised Elle Fanning to watch the film “Beyond The Valley of the Dolls” in order to prepare for her role. Cliff Martinez, who worked on filma soundtrack, called the film a mix between Valley of the Dolls and Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
9. Neon Demon is better than I Walk With the Dead! Isn’t it.?
The Neon Demon (2016) was originally titled “I Walk With the Dead”. The script was co-written by Polly Stenham and Carey Mulligan was set to star in it instead of Elle Fanning.
8. Rumours and reality!
It was rumoured that the film will be entirely shot in 60 frames per second (fps). However, director Refn made clear he only shot few scenes in 60fps for slow motions.
7. Violence Motherf**ers!
It has been stated by the cast and crew of the film that, during the shoot when filming was to resume director Refn wouldn’t yell “Action!” to set things in motion. Instead he yelled “Violence Motherfu**rs”.
6. Distribution rights!
Amazon Studios acquired the distribution rights of the film in late November, 2015.
5. Received booing at Cannes!
The Neon Demon (2016) is second film by Refn to premier at Cannes Film Festival and receive booing and jeering after the show. The film was booed over cannibalism and necrophilia. The first film by Refn to receive booing and jeering at Cannes was “Only God Forgives (2013)” starring Ryan Gosling.
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4. Fake blood tastes good..? Ask her!
Lead actors, specially Elle Fanning, had to go through a lot of fake blood during the entire shoot, even having to taste a portion of it at some point. The crew made it taste like syrup to make it more pleasing for the actors.
3. From the director of Drive (2011)!
The Neon Demon (2016) is first female led film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. His previously directed films include Bronson (2008), Drive (2011), Only God Forgives (2013).
2. Shot at haunted Paramour Mansion!
The Neon Demon (2016) marks Nicolas Winding Refn’s second film which is shot in Los Angeles. Refn allegedly choose to shoot the film at Paramour Mansion because it’s rumoured to be haunted.
1. Infamous morgue scene!
There is an infamous morgue scene where character kisses the lips of a corpse. According to director Refn, the scene was improvised on set.
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