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<\/p>\nJoe Lo Truglio has embarked on a long career in acting, with comedies being the main genre he's taken under his stride. <\/p>\n
But now, two years after he wrapped up his role as Detective Charles Boyle on Brooklyn 99, he's thrilled to be releasing his very first independent film which he directed. <\/p>\n
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The horror follows a woman, Kate, who is seeking to heal her past trauma, but she's overwhelmed by isolation and paranoia – and she needs to face her demons. <\/p>\n
Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Joe confessed the director debut and movement into horror has fulfilled his childhood dream. <\/p>\n
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He said: "I was always a big horror fan. I grew up with that genre even before comedy so this is a return to that and something I've been wanting to do for a very long time." <\/p>\n
But despite his excitement, Joe was nervous for how some of his fans might react. <\/p>\n
He added: "I'm excited about anyone that is familiar with my acting work to just understand that I'm also excited to be part of the filmmaking community. <\/p>\n
"I'm also a little nervous because this isn't comedy and I know a lot of people like for a person to just stay in their lane. I feel great about this new chapter in my life." <\/p>\n
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While the film is now wrapped and is being released on Monday, September 11, there were some challenges that came with the creation. <\/p>\n
Joe added: "I knew it would be an independent movie, which meant we were going to have a very low budget and I was going to be financing it."<\/p>\n
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He explained that he was looking for more niche filming locations which were also affordable – prompting them to head up to the top of a mountain for a lot of the project. <\/p>\n
Joe had finished the filming process around the same time that Brooklyn 99 came to a close, and his co-stars have been "very supportive" all throughout the process of making the film. <\/p>\n
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