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    Hello reddit. I’m Renny Harlin. I’ve directed DIE HARD 2, CLIFFHANGER, DEEP BLUE SEA, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4, CUTTHROAT ISLAND, and DEEP WATER (coming soon!). Ask me anything!


    Hello reddit. I'm Renny Harlin.

    I've directed DIE HARD 2, CLIFFHANGER, DEEP BLUE SEA, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4, CUTTHROAT ISLAND, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, THE LEGEND OF HERCULAS, THE STRANGERS Trilogy, and other films.

    My newest movie, DEEP WATER, stars Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley and it's in theaters starting May 1st.

    Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0ptq0Lzdh8

    Synopsis:

    A group of international passengers en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai are forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. Now they must work together in hopes to overcome the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.

    I'll be answering your questions on Monday 4/27 at 4 PM ET.

    Ask me anything!

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    1. Fritzkreig on

      Do you consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film!

      Also what is your new film about?

      Edit: My dad loved Cliffhanger, and it was a banger!

    2. CollectionForeign788 on

      John Lithgow played an incredible villain in “Cliffhanger”. How did he end up getting selected for the role? Any interesting stories about working with him on location?

    3. sincewedidthedo on

      I used to love The Long Kiss Goodnight, but it’s probably been a good 10-12 years since I watched it last. Have you rewatched it, and if so, how does it hold up?

    5. reddfawks on

      What was it like when you first pitched the part in Deep Blue Sea where the shark eats Samuel L. Jackson? What did Sam say when he was first told of it?

    6. TopComprehensive8569 on

      See this is the level of fame I would like. Do a bunch of sweet well known projects, but can prolly still walk around.

    7. Many-Outside-7594 on

      Which film was the most technically challenging to make for it’s era? Does DEEP WATER still rely on some practical effects in addition to CGI?

    8. Due_Delivery_6730 on

      Hi Renny! ‘Deep Blue Sea’ is a cult classic for its practical effects and that iconic shark scene. With ‘Deep Water’ also being a shark-themed thriller, how has your approach to building tension and using sharks as antagonists evolved with modern technology compared to the 90s?”

    10. TheCharliQuinn on

      Hi Renny, I was curious as to what it was like to have Robert Englund in that nurse costume for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4?

    11. StillStanding_96 on

      In Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, why does the dog piss fire? And was that idea your own or the writers’? And if it was their idea, did you try to propose a less silly way of resurrecting Freddy?

    12. LastNightInDriver on

      favourite scene to direct on elm street 4? ( my favourite elm street film admittedly)

    14. tastylemming on

      Cutthroat Island is horribly underrated. Came to say it to you personally. If you hear from Geena Davis or Matthew Modine tell them I said so. Loved it. Saw it 100 times as a kid, while my parents were divorcing, it kept me company on VHS. I’m 37 now, and Disney never did for me like you did. Would have easily eaten up a sequel. Appreciate you.

    17. NorthEastNobility on

      Which film did you enjoy making the most and why?

      Best and worst lead actor with whom you worked?

      Thank you for the many movie memories over the years!

    19. UFAlien on

      Did you enjoy shooting *The Legend of Hercules* in 3D, or did you find the process of native stereoscopic production to be a chore or frustrating? I appreciated that you made some fun use of the format with all the arrows and spears and snowflakes and such!

    20. OkieGent-11 on

      Loved Cutthroat Island! What is your favorite memory of directing that movie?

      It is such a fun pirate movie and I thought you did a wonderful job! Still enjoy watching it.

    22. AnneFlankinbot on

      In Deep Blue Sea, did you tell Thomas Jane to dive for the staircase when the room was flooding or did he just like think that made sense? Cause I love that movie but I will forever point it out to anyone I talk into watching with me.

    23. Nike4000 on

      You’re an incredible director, thank you for your amazing filmography! Quick question – will we ever get a sequel to The Long Kiss Goodnight? It would be fun to see what crazy adventures Sam & Mitch have been up to since saving Niagara Falls. Did Caitlin follow in mom’s footsteps?

    24. FFSoldier57 on

      Hi Renny, what was one of the most challenging sequences in any of your movies that you felt you had to do?

    26. Im-Mr-Bulldopz on

      Nightmare 4 is my favorite in the series! Do you have any memorabilia from working on that movie?

    27. KiaStorms on

      Hello Renny, at what moment in your career did you knowingly choose a path that most people around you thought was a mistake, and what did that decision teach you about trusting your instincts versus the industry?

    29. Oldmanhulk1972 on

      Die Hard 2 is super underrated. I actually enjoyed it more than the original (here come the downvotes). Also I really like Ford Fairlane. That’s all, no questions.

    30. DC_McGuire on

      Hi Renny.

      What was your route into the business? Do you think it’s still possible to break in as a director? A writer?

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