Trevor Gates is no stranger to horror. The supervising sound editor previously worked on Jordan Peele’s Us, The Haunting of Hill House, and a little indie chiller called Honeymoon, the debut of Fear Street filmmaker Leigh Janiak. Gates and Janiak reunited for all three Fear Street films, and Gates created three different soundscapes full of subliminal notes audiences may not know, […]
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- 7/27/2021
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
Back in 2016, we were happy to share Nikhil Bhagat's atmospheric short film As They Continue to Fall (written by C. Robert Cargill), and in his new short film, The Wheel, Bhagat introduces us to a demonic toy Ferris wheel that offers a one-way ticket to Hell for those unfortunate enough to cross its path. You can get your own "ticket to ride" by watching The Wheel right here on Daily Dead... just be prepared to encounter a cursed item that would be right at home behind glass in the Warrens' Occult Museum!
Press Release: Directed by Nikhil Bhagat, The Wheel is a twisted tale about a toy Ferris wheel, demonic entities, and a ride to hell.
In The Wheel, a woman receives an antique toy Ferris wheel from her husband to sell in their shop. However, once nightfall hits, the wheel is not as innocent as it seems -...
Press Release: Directed by Nikhil Bhagat, The Wheel is a twisted tale about a toy Ferris wheel, demonic entities, and a ride to hell.
In The Wheel, a woman receives an antique toy Ferris wheel from her husband to sell in their shop. However, once nightfall hits, the wheel is not as innocent as it seems -...
- 2/15/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Following his collaboration with Jordan Peele on the Oscar-winning Get Out, supervising sound editor Trevor Gates reteamed with the director on Us, an altogether different kind of horror film, centered on terrifying doppelgängers of Peele’s invention.
Following the Wilsons—a family whose vacation in Santa Cruz goes terribly awry, when their doppelgängers arrive to confront them—the pic introduced a mythology for those known as The Tethered, who are forced to live a life of misery underground, as their counterparts move about the world normally and happily, with no knowledge of their existence.
An incredibly inventive and cinematic horror film, centered around the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk—with its carnival games, screaming roller coaster riders and nearby ocean—Us was a dream project for any artist working in sound. With Peele’s second film, Gates brought into the fold two veteran re-recording mixers—Oscar winner Doug Hemphill and two-time...
Following the Wilsons—a family whose vacation in Santa Cruz goes terribly awry, when their doppelgängers arrive to confront them—the pic introduced a mythology for those known as The Tethered, who are forced to live a life of misery underground, as their counterparts move about the world normally and happily, with no knowledge of their existence.
An incredibly inventive and cinematic horror film, centered around the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk—with its carnival games, screaming roller coaster riders and nearby ocean—Us was a dream project for any artist working in sound. With Peele’s second film, Gates brought into the fold two veteran re-recording mixers—Oscar winner Doug Hemphill and two-time...
- 11/11/2019
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Given the breakout success of “Get Out,” supervising sound editor Trevor Gates knew that “there were going to be a lot of spotlights” on Jordan Peele‘s followup film, “Us.” But even without the added pressure, the veteran craftsman was enthusiastic about “the new challenges” this project presented him with. Watch our exclusive video interview with Gates above.
Though they’re both horror films, “Us” and “Get Out” are quite dissimilar stylistically. Their previous effort had “a very naturalistic approach” to sound design, with “only a couple of isolated surreal moments,” including the creation of the Sunken Place. But in this story about a family whose beachside vacation is invaded by violent doppelgangers (led by Lupita Nyong’o in a dual role as both the family matriarch and her murderous double), there were opportunities for more interpretive effects. In many instances, “it was a mixture of heightened realism and some surreal approach.
Though they’re both horror films, “Us” and “Get Out” are quite dissimilar stylistically. Their previous effort had “a very naturalistic approach” to sound design, with “only a couple of isolated surreal moments,” including the creation of the Sunken Place. But in this story about a family whose beachside vacation is invaded by violent doppelgangers (led by Lupita Nyong’o in a dual role as both the family matriarch and her murderous double), there were opportunities for more interpretive effects. In many instances, “it was a mixture of heightened realism and some surreal approach.
- 10/24/2019
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
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David Lynch, Office Space, Jordan Peele's Us, and more in today's daily Link Tank!
Here's how a 2013 ninja movie influenced Jordan Peele's Us.
In Jordan Peele’s newest horror movie Us, murderous doppelgängers make a mundane pair of scissors their preferred weapon of terror. But what do scissors “sound” like in a horror movie? Peele’s sound editor, Trevor Gates, tells Inverse he sought a “menacing” metallic texture, not unlike that of Japanese katana swords, to make audiences “feel uneasy.”
Read more at Inverse.
Here's why it's wrong to mock Milton from 1999's Office Space.
"I want to start this by saying that growing up with a lazy eye is not an easy thing. It isn’t an easy thing to explain, and I’m one of the lucky cases. I had surgery and can hide my eye, but it still exists. If I’m not wearing glasses or contacts,...
David Lynch, Office Space, Jordan Peele's Us, and more in today's daily Link Tank!
Here's how a 2013 ninja movie influenced Jordan Peele's Us.
In Jordan Peele’s newest horror movie Us, murderous doppelgängers make a mundane pair of scissors their preferred weapon of terror. But what do scissors “sound” like in a horror movie? Peele’s sound editor, Trevor Gates, tells Inverse he sought a “menacing” metallic texture, not unlike that of Japanese katana swords, to make audiences “feel uneasy.”
Read more at Inverse.
Here's why it's wrong to mock Milton from 1999's Office Space.
"I want to start this by saying that growing up with a lazy eye is not an easy thing. It isn’t an easy thing to explain, and I’m one of the lucky cases. I had surgery and can hide my eye, but it still exists. If I’m not wearing glasses or contacts,...
- 4/2/2019
- Den of Geek
“Us,” Jordan Peele’s second outing as a director, following his 2017 critical and box office success “Get Out,” revisits similar psychological horror-thriller territory. But this time the stakes are, well, doubled.
In the new film, to be released by Universal on March 21, Adelaide Wilson, played by Lupita Nyong’o, returns to her childhood beachside home with her husband (Winston Duke) and their two children (Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex). Suddenly they find themselves clawing to stay alive, as four people who look just like them seem hell-bent on killing them.
The main challenge for the film’s below-the-line team was to keep the story grounded in realism while escalating the horror — and keeping the characters and their doppelgängers well defined.
For production designer Ruth De Jong, “Us” represented a collision of two worlds she previously created: the tragic reality of “Manchester by the Sea” and the strange uneasiness of “Twin Peaks.
In the new film, to be released by Universal on March 21, Adelaide Wilson, played by Lupita Nyong’o, returns to her childhood beachside home with her husband (Winston Duke) and their two children (Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex). Suddenly they find themselves clawing to stay alive, as four people who look just like them seem hell-bent on killing them.
The main challenge for the film’s below-the-line team was to keep the story grounded in realism while escalating the horror — and keeping the characters and their doppelgängers well defined.
For production designer Ruth De Jong, “Us” represented a collision of two worlds she previously created: the tragic reality of “Manchester by the Sea” and the strange uneasiness of “Twin Peaks.
- 3/13/2019
- by Daron James
- Variety Film + TV
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards honoring the best in casting, technical achievement, guest acting and more across TV movies, animated programs, shorts and documentaries are being handed out this weekend from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
“USS Callister (Black Mirror)” won the award for Outstanding Television Movie. Samira Wiley, Ron Cephas, Tiffany Haddish, Katt Williams and more all took home Emmys for winning in Guest Acting categories. Christina Pickles, at 83-years-old, won her first Emmy out of seven nominations in her career. And “Game of Thrones” returned to the Emmys in style, winning seven Emmys so far. “The Assiassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” won four Emmys.
Also Read: Constance Wu, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey Among 70th Emmy Awards Presenters
There are so many awards categories (96 in total) that it’ll take two nights to hand them all out — the event will continue on Sunday.
Below is the...
“USS Callister (Black Mirror)” won the award for Outstanding Television Movie. Samira Wiley, Ron Cephas, Tiffany Haddish, Katt Williams and more all took home Emmys for winning in Guest Acting categories. Christina Pickles, at 83-years-old, won her first Emmy out of seven nominations in her career. And “Game of Thrones” returned to the Emmys in style, winning seven Emmys so far. “The Assiassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” won four Emmys.
Also Read: Constance Wu, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey Among 70th Emmy Awards Presenters
There are so many awards categories (96 in total) that it’ll take two nights to hand them all out — the event will continue on Sunday.
Below is the...
- 9/8/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Trevor Gates talks the power of sound, “Teddy Perkins,” and the most disturbing movie moments he’s brought to life. Sound design is hands-down one of the most important elements of any horror movie; the aural experience of a jump scare or a gross-out moment is key to the overall viewing experience, and a purposeful lack of […]
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- 8/9/2018
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
“It was definitely outside of the box,” admits “Atlanta” supervising sound editor Trevor Gates about the frightening “Teddy Perkins” episode. He found it “fun and interesting to explore some of the sound ideas” that were needed “to make this episode something special.” Gates’s hard work paid off with an Emmy nomination, one of 16 the FX comedy received for its second season. Watch our exclusive video interview with Gates above.
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In “Teddy Perkins,” Darius (Lakeith Stanfield) begins to fear for his life when he goes to pick up a piano from a faded Michael Jackson-esque musician (Donald Glover) who lives with his unseen brother in a sprawling mansion. It’s “basically a horror/thriller,” Gates explains, so ironically his work “needed to be quiet.”
But “making things quiet in TV and in film are actually a little bit more difficult than you would think,...
See Zazie Beetz Interview: ‘Atlanta’
In “Teddy Perkins,” Darius (Lakeith Stanfield) begins to fear for his life when he goes to pick up a piano from a faded Michael Jackson-esque musician (Donald Glover) who lives with his unseen brother in a sprawling mansion. It’s “basically a horror/thriller,” Gates explains, so ironically his work “needed to be quiet.”
But “making things quiet in TV and in film are actually a little bit more difficult than you would think,...
- 7/30/2018
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Latest 2015 Awards Roundup: "Birdman" Triumphs with Cinematography, Sound Mixing and Editing Awards!
With one week before the Academy Awards, "Birdman" continues its triumphant march towards Oscar glory. Just this past weekend, the Alejandro González Iñárritu contender won the top awards at the American Society of Cinematographers (Asc) awards, the 62nd Sound Editors' Golden Reel, and the 51st Cinema Audio Society. The film also took home the Best Contemporary Hair Styling award from the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild.
Will this transfer to Oscar glory?
Here's the complete list of winners from the Asc, Golden Reel, Cinema Audio Society, and Make-Up Artist and Hair Stylists Guild awards.
29th American Society of Cinematographers Winners
Feature Film: "Birdman"
Emmanuel Lubezki, Asc, AMC
Television Episodic: "Boardwalk Empire: Golden Days for Boys and Girls"
Jonathan Freeman, Asc
Television Movie/Miniseries/Pilot: "Manhattan" pilot
John Lindley, Asc
Spotlight Award: "Concrete Night" ("Betoniyo")
Peter Flinckenberg, Fsc
62nd Sound Editors' Golden Reel Winners
Feature Animation: .Big...
Will this transfer to Oscar glory?
Here's the complete list of winners from the Asc, Golden Reel, Cinema Audio Society, and Make-Up Artist and Hair Stylists Guild awards.
29th American Society of Cinematographers Winners
Feature Film: "Birdman"
Emmanuel Lubezki, Asc, AMC
Television Episodic: "Boardwalk Empire: Golden Days for Boys and Girls"
Jonathan Freeman, Asc
Television Movie/Miniseries/Pilot: "Manhattan" pilot
John Lindley, Asc
Spotlight Award: "Concrete Night" ("Betoniyo")
Peter Flinckenberg, Fsc
62nd Sound Editors' Golden Reel Winners
Feature Animation: .Big...
- 2/16/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Hollywood’s sound pros nominated Birdman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for three awards apiece as the Motion Picture Sound Editors unveiled nods for its 62nd Mpse Golden Reel Awards, honoring the best feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment work of the year.
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
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