Welcome to The Following Films Podcast. I’m your host, Chris Maynard, and today I’m joined by acclaimed horror filmmaker Sean Byrne — the visionary behind The Loved Ones and The Devil’s Candy.
Sean is back with his most intense and ambitious film yet: Dangerous Animals — a razor-sharp fusion of shark thriller and serial killer horror, set against the vast, unforgiving waters of the Australian coast. With a bold script from screenwriter Nick Lepard, and haunting performances by Hassie Harrison and Jai Courtney, this is a film that doesn’t just scare — it lingers.
Shot on location, loaded with tension, and layered with unexpected emotional depth, Dangerous Animals is a high-concept genre film that asks: What if the real monster isn’t in the water, but standing right beside you?
Dangerous Animals opens exclusively in theaters tomorrow — June 6, 2025. You’ll want to see this one on the biggest screen possible, surrounded by people gripping their seats just as hard as you are.
In today’s episode, Sean and I dive into the making of the film, the creative evolution of its characters, and what it means to make horror with heart — and teeth.
Let’s get into it.
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