Nolan Hints at Horror Project After ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan’s coming off two major wins with Oppenheimer and The Odyssey. Both films pulled in strong box office numbers and earned critical praise. That kind of success puts Nolan in a rare spot in Hollywood. He now has the leverage to make almost any project he wants. That freedom has people asking a simple question. What’s next. Nolan’s already hinted at a possible shift. In 2024, he said he was interested in making a “really exceptional” horror film. At the time, it sounded like a passing idea. Now, it looks more serious. In a post-release interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan said The Odyssey pushed him closer to that goal. He said the film “very much whet my appetite for more.” He also made clear that horror isn’t about effects or technical tricks for him. “It’s about story. So I’m always looking,” Nolan said. He pointed to films like Obsession as examples of what works. Nolan said those films succeed because of a strong idea, not just style. That focus on concept has been a constant in his career. It also explains why he hasn’t rushed into the genre before. Nolan first spoke in depth about horror during an appearance at BFI in 2023. He called the genre “visceral...