In this exclusive interview, I sit down with ICK Movie director Joseph Kahn and star Brandon Routh to talk about their chaotic and nostalgic horror-comedy film. From 2000s music inspiration to how the “ick” reflects modern society’s real-life monsters, this conversation dives into genre, symbolism, satire, Gen Z vs Millennials, and everything strange.We also play a quick "This or That” game and talk about haunted urban legends and whether they’d survive the ick themselves 👀ICK is now playing in select theaters! Ick Release Dates: Ick is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on July 24, 2025, in New York City and Los Angeles, followed by a wider release on July 27, 2025.👻 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more horror & paranormal content!
05:00 – Intro: What Is the ICK?
06:04 – ICK's 2000s Vibes & Music Nostalgia
07:46 – Favorite Bands: Creed, Blink 182, All-American Rejects
10:01 – Brandon Routh Talks Punk Filmmaking & On-Set Editing Process
11:14 – Why Joseph Kahn Made a Family-Friendly Monster Movie
13:15 – Brandon Routh on Balancing Horror and Comedy
14:52 – Does Comedy Let You Explore Vulnerability in Horror?
17:57 – "This or That” With Joseph Kahn and Brandon Routh
18:15 – Ghosts or Aliens? Joseph’s Take on Life & Death
19:32 – Slimy vs. Prickly
20:19 – Possession vs. Zombie Infection
21:12 – Destroy the ICK or Become One With It?
22:14 – Symbolism Behind the Horror Movie ICK & Classic Monster Lore
25:19 – Do We Ignore Real-Life Monsters in Society?
27:03 – Why the ICK Doesn’t Have an Origin Explained
29:03 – Brandon Routh on Relating to Hank’s Arc & Aging Millennial Vibes
31:01 – ICK Movie Improv Moments That Made It Into the Film
35:07 – Funniest Moments on Set (Without Breaking Character)
37:26 – Cast Members That Blew Them Away
39:37 – TikTok, Gen Z Slang & Social Commentary
41:25 – Easter Eggs for Detention Fans
42:37 – Urban Legends From Their Childhoods
44:42 – Would They Survive the ICK? Final Thoughts
46:30 – Outro & Thanks
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