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Renny Harlin & Gene Simmons on 'Deep Water' | Exclusive Interview
<p>Cine Geek's Mark Nieves sits down exclusively with director <strong>Renny Harlin</strong> (<em>Deep Blue Sea</em>, <em>Die Hard 2</em>) and producer <strong>Gene Simmons</strong> to talk about their new thriller <strong>Deep Water</strong> — a survival film featuring a catastrophic plane crash, shark-infested waters, and an all-star cast including <strong>Aaron Eckhart</strong> and <strong>Sir Ben Kingsley</strong>.</p><p>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.</p><p>Whether you're a fan of shark thrillers, action cinema, or filmmaking craft, this interview is a must-watch!</p><p>🎬 <em>Deep Water</em> is now showing in Puerto Rico.</p><p>📌 <strong>Subscribe to CineGeek</strong> for more exclusive interviews, reviews, and entertainment news in Spanish and English.</p><p>🌐 Visit us at: <a href="cinegeek.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>cinegeek.net</strong></a></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><ul><li>0:00 – Introduction & Welcome</li><li>0:20 – Renny Harlin on Deep Blue Sea vs. Deep Water</li><li>0:34 – How Filmmaking Has (and Hasn't) Changed</li><li>1:17 – Old-School Filmmaking: Chaplin, Keaton & Practical Stunts</li><li>2:06 – The Plane Crash Sequence: Gore, Realism & Impact</li><li>3:29 – Gene Simmons: What Attracted Him to Deep Water</li><li>3:33 – Why the Script Is Everything in Filmmaking</li><li>4:18 – Attracting Sir Ben Kingsley & Aaron Eckhart</li><li>5:02 – Why the Director Makes or Breaks a Film</li><li>5:36 – Gene Simmons on the Different Roles of a Producer</li><li>6:37 – Closing Remarks & Puerto Rico Premiere</li></ul>