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Renowned director Christopher Nolan recently revealed he has aspirations to make a horror film at some point in the future. Though Nolan has never directed a fully-fledged fright fest, his acclaimed films like Inception and Tenet contain mind-bending elements adjacent to psychological thrillers. And entries such asBatman Beginsharness horror imagery and jump scares on occasion.
Christopher Nolan Sets Sights on Horror, Fans Worry About Practical Effects
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, during a recent conversation with the British Film Institute, acclaimed directorChristopher Nolanrevealed he“would love”to make a horror film at some point. While Nolan’s passionate fanbase welcomed the news, some also expressed concerns that the filmmaker known for practical effects and in-camera tricks would have to embrace CGI to pull off a convincing fright fest.
“I think horror films are very interesting because they depend on very cinematic devices,”Nolan told BFI.“It’s really about [provoking] a visceral response to things.”
He explained that the genre requires“a really exceptional idea”before he’d move forward with such a project. Still, he finds horror“interesting from a cinematic point of view”given the creative liberties it allows.
While best known today for superhero epics and mind-bending sci-fi, Nolan’s filmography spans an impressive range. His breakoutMementowas a neo-noir puzzle.The Prestigethrillingly explored rival magicians.Inceptionblended action and heist genres. AndDunkirktook on the immersive World War II experience. Nolan has even dabbled in space travel and biography. This diversity shows his flexibility across genres.
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Could a Director Famous for Practical Effects Pull Off Convincing Horror?
While none of Nolan’s previous films are outright horror, many contain horror elements. TakeBatman Begins, with its nightmarish Scarecrow scenes. The villain’s mind-altering fear toxin lent itself to disturbing visuals and audio that terrified young viewers. And in last year’sOppenheimer, the atomic bomb inventor grapples with horrifying visions of people’s skin melting off.
However, some fans have expressed skepticism that Nolan’s signature practical effects-heavy style could translate effectively to the modern CGI-driven horror landscape. Still, knowing Nolan’s pedigree for game-changing cinema across genres, anticipation is high for what ingenious concept he might cook up to terrify audiences. Here are a few fan reactions:
I’m afraid he’ll decide to summon real demons just to avoid using CGIhttps://t.co/W05rIjUZ5r
— mia 🍉 (@arrivalleneuve)August 07, 2025
Would love this. Imagine a Hans Zimmer horror film score.
— Komrade + Kommander (@KMNDR_)July 17, 2025
He wants to conquer all genres
— zbigi (@zbigi15)June 13, 2025
Imagine if Christopher Nolan and Jordan Peele made a horror film together! My God!!!pic.twitter.com/wnOCo3hOXp
— tido! (@itsUmohEtido)August 04, 2025
I’ll be there opening night when he does.
— Eva (@OG5Eva)August 14, 2025
But could Nolan convincingly sustain pure horror without his signature practical effects? Fans have noted the filmmaker’s disdain for CGI and digital trickery. Many beloved horror franchises likeEvil DeadandSawrely heavily on physical effects to sell their gruesome scenes rather than CGI.
Some fans jokingly expressed worries that Nolan’s aversion to CGI could prompt him to rely on dangerous practical effects for horror, like actually summoning demons. Others felt Nolan would likely avoid the paranormal in favor of a psychological thriller since ghosts and spirits are hard to authentically depict without digital effects. But the overall sentiment was lighthearted excitement, trusting that whatever Nolan creates would captivate audiences as his films tend to do.
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