Described as “utterly indescribable,” the Estonian horror musical Chainsaws Were Singing made its Fantastic Fest 2024 debut on Saturday, September 21. Delightfully absurd and gore-soaked, Chainsaws Were Singing is a madcap masterpiece. You can find our review here.
Biff Bam Pop!’s Jeffery X Martin spoke to Chainsaws Were Singing director Sander Maran and co-producer Jan Andresson about their experiences making the film, which took roughly a decade to complete. Find out how much blood the filmmakers used in the film’s practical effects scenes, the importance of “bukkake awareness,” and where the creators go from here.
[Note: Due to technical difficulties, there was no video grab for the second half of the interview. You can listen to the rest of the conversation in handy audio format.]
Part One
Part Two
Thanks to Fantastic Fest 2024 for helping make this interview possible. You can learn more about this year’s Fantastic Fest, including selections and showtimes, here.
Update: As announced on September 24, Chainsaws Were Singing was named the Best Picture in the Horror Features category at this year’s Fantastic Fest.
