Renny Harlin & Gene Simmons on 'Deep Water' | Exclusive Interview

Cine Geek's Mark Nieves sits down exclusively with director Renny Harlin (Deep Blue Sea, Die Hard 2) and producer Gene Simmons to talk about their new thriller Deep Water — a survival film featuring a catastrophic plane crash, shark-infested waters, and an all-star cast including Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben Kingsley.

Renny opens up about his philosophy of old-school, practical filmmaking — drawing inspiration from legends like Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin — and explains why he pushed for brutal realism in the film's shocking plane crash sequence. Gene Simmons breaks down how a great script is the foundation of every successful film, and what it takes to attract Hollywood's best talent to a project.

Whether you're a fan of shark thrillers, action cinema, or filmmaking craft, this interview is a must-watch!

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CHAPTERS

• 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome
• 0:20 – Renny Harlin on Deep Blue Sea vs. Deep Water
• 0:34 – How Filmmaking Has (and Hasn't) Changed
• 1:17 – Old-School Filmmaking: Chaplin, Keaton & Practical Stunts
• 2:06 – The Plane Crash Sequence: Gore, Realism & Impact
• 3:29 – Gene Simmons: What Attracted Him to Deep Water
• 3:33 – Why the Script Is Everything in Filmmaking
• 4:18 – Attracting Sir Ben Kingsley & Aaron Eckhart
• 5:02 – Why the Director Makes or Breaks a Film
• 5:36 – Gene Simmons on the Different Roles of a Producer
• 6:37 – Closing Remarks & Puerto Rico Premiere