‘Soulm8te’ Director Discusses Film's Release and Creative Choices

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Kate Dolan, director of ‘Soulm8te,’ has discussed the decision to release the film directly to home entertainment following its connection to ‘M3GAN 2.0’ and her approach to crafting an erotic thriller within that franchise.

Dolan opened up about the shift in distribution strategy for ‘Soulm8te,’ a spinoff connected to the popular horror film 'M3GAN.' The decision moved the release from theatrical showings to home entertainment platforms. She also detailed how she approached creating an erotic thriller while remaining within the established universe of the franchise.

The filmmaker noted “funny comparisons” being made between ‘Soulm8te’ and Brian De Palma's 1981 film 'Obsession.’ Dolan explained that her goal was to create a story with complex characters and motivations, similar to the psychological depth found in classic thrillers. She did not elaborate on specific reasons for the change in release strategy but focused on the creative process behind ‘Soulm8te’ and its place within the broader horror landscape.

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