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Throughout his career, filmmaker Neill Blomkamp has been known for his bold and unique takes in the realm of science fiction. For his latest project, Demonic, Blomkamp is traversing new territory in more ways than one, by crafting an unusual tale of demonic possession coupled with emerging technology.

Recently, Daily Dead had the opportunity to briefly speak with Blomkamp about his experiences working on Demonic, and he chatted about his approach to the story, his desire to create something different than anything we’ve seen from him before, as well as the inspiration behind Demonic’s striking creature and reteaming with Carly Pope on this project as well.

Demonic will arrive in theaters and on VOD this Friday, August 20th, courtesy of IFC Midnight.

So great to speak with you today, Neill. I watch a lot of movies every year, and I always just want somebody to give me something different.

Sneak Peek recently released images from director Patty Jenkins' "Wonder Woman", showcasing the 'history' oil paintings animated for the film, illustrated by team leader Houston Sharp, with Igor Sid, Piotr Jablonski, Yuriy Chemezov, Roman Kupriyanov, Eve Ventrue, Max Schulz, Didier Konings and Raffy Ochoa:

"I had the pleasure and honor of working with Patty Jenkins and her team to create the animated painting at the beginning of 'Wonder Woman'", said Sharp.

"It was a huge undertaking, but I had a small team of super-talented artists to help finish it on time, and Patty & Co. were very supportive along the way.

"Each panel was painted separately, and stitched together into one massive painting. We tried achieving a classical oil painting look...

"...while working in a way that was easy for the animators to work with, which meant keeping everything on their own layers, painting behind figures, etc.). 

"It...