Yes, the bobsled and the luge competitions are fun, but can we talk about who REALLY deserves the gold medal? The person controlling the drone that follows the racer through the course.

In a moment of much-needed relief, Jack and Rose glance at the ticker and see that the DOW is over 50,000

If I was going to remake the original Friday The 13th today, I would 100% cast Joe Bob Briggs in the role of Crazy Ralph

This is what I bring to the table. Tiny kittens and giant bottles of wine.

So, @mbmcandrews.bsky.social and I want to thank you at #IndieWatch for having us around tonight. Bystanders sent us to hell and back, and we have no interest in renewing the characters within. If not for each other's friendship, we wouldn't have survived set. But she's my bestie and we...

Before anybody asks, there will be no sequel to #BYSTANDERS, nor any prequel. The original Intellectual Property is owned by the production company now, and after the struggles we had on set and after wrap, I don't believe anybody has a taste for bringing the actors back again. #IndieWatch

This final shot of the trio walking away was also the last shot of the film. The sun was coming up and we were pushing to get this shot. There’s nothing like watching at monitor, praying you get the shot because there’s no chance at another take. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Chaney Morrow dies better than any actor in Hollywood. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

After one take, Hannah Fierman giggled and said "blood and semen, hahah", knowing full well that I was listening at the monitor. (Seemann is my last name) #IndieWatch #Bystanders

The two actors playing the parents are Hannah Fierman (V/H/S, TERROR TRIPS) and Chaney Morrow (MALUM, WRONG TURN). Two incredibly talented actors that bring light to every set. They're family and I love them both. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

We got that shot of Abby turning on the evil smile in one take

Killing people who r*pe teenagers. A novel approach that needs to be mirrored in real life #IndieWatch #Bystanders

I missed "The Traitors" for this shit? (joking, @mbmcandrews.bsky.social, joking) #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Eric Six is the actor playing Geoff. We really wish we could have had him on set more, because he's a talented actor #IndieWatch #Bystanders

The Council Of Jeffs does not include this guy, as it's spelled Geoff in the script. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

I would marry Brandi Botkin if she asked me. Everytime we work together, she always makes me smile #IndieWatch #Bystanders

This speech by Claire really got to director Mary Beth. "It doesn't go away" had her teary-eyed on every take. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Brandi Botkin requested additional clean socks to shove in Bob's mouth while he was tied to the chair. She's truly thoughtful. Bob sure appreciated that, too. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

That jungle juice is actually Blue Starburst powder and water. After the drowning scene, we used it for refreshments. (That part is not true) #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Deaton Gabbard SOLD that gunshot wound. His reaction was great. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

This is fun, everyone. Thank you for allowing @mbmcandrews.bsky.social and I to comment on Bystanders with you. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

This gunshot scene in the cabin is the best gunshot scene I have ever been a part of. Watching it play out in person is a very happy memory. Again, Ben Miller rocks! #IndieWatch #Bystanders

The cast and crew ate their meals in that living room (or on the front porch). We utilized the SHIT out of that house. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

They're dragging Cody's bleeding body all over the place for a reason. And it's glorious. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

The scene you're watching now was originally intended to be a castration scene, with the victim tied to a tree, upside down. We could not conceive of a safe way to film killing someone while they are inverted. The actor would pass out! So we did some writing on set. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

The knife that Claire used to slice the achilles tendons of Cody was also used in my film TERROR TRIPS, where it was used...to severe a girl's achilles tendon. Hey, if a gag works.... #IndieWatch #Bystanders

The bridesmaid dress gets bloodier as we go. We had three of those exact dresses on set. Yes, continuity became a concern fast. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

The blood used in this movie came directly from the set of "The A-Frame" by Calvin Reeder. I worked on that film, and we needed blood for #Bystanders, so I took 15 gallons with me. We literally used more blood in this film than we did for Mutilator 2. #IndieWatch

Ben Miller did a GREAT job with the blood coming from Cody's ankles here. Look away if you're squeamish. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Just sayin, "how did you guys meet?" is NOT something I felt a teenage girl would ask of these two moments after they saved her life. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

While we shot all the scenes by the car, the local police closed the road for safety reasons. We were later told that he stopped zero cars because nobody drove there. Mt Olivet, KY is a tiny tiny town, lol #IndieWatch #Bystanders

This film was pitched to me by the Executive Producer as "I Spit On Your Grave" meets "Natural Born Killers". That was all I needed to want to produce this one. Mickey and Mallory Knox is my JAM #IndieWatch #Bystanders

A great deal of Gray's comedic lines were ad-libbed. Mary Beth gave him free reign to add in his own sense of humor and he ran with that. Garrett Murphy now lives in LA and you should hire him to be in your next movie. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

YES, it was tough keeping continuity with all the times we fucked up Cody. He gets shot, gets his achilles tendons severed, basically he was a bloody mess the whole shoot. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

"Brad The Bruiser" gets his, don't worry. And it's beautiful when he does. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Everybody give it up for Ben Miller, our production designer. He was responsible for all the practical effects we did, including this ROCK TO THE FUCKING SKULL!!!!! #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Fake gun! Fake gun! (I dont use real guns on my sets, and neither does @mbmcandrews.bsky.social #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Hey, I have that little axe in my garage. Its made of foam I took it off another filmset after the producer didnt pay me for the final week of work. Fargin bastage #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Pay attention to Gray's facial expressions throughout the film. He never stops being Gray. Guy's a pro. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

We spent two and a half days in this spot, filming the fight scenes and the dialogue. Amazing that we got it all done that fast, and that it didn't rain on us. Biggest problem we had was a ripped pair of pants on our lead actor. But our producer found a seamstress FAST that day! #IndieWatch

Our leading male actor, Garrett Murphy, did not know he had been given the lead role until he got to set. Great actor, huge adorable goofball. We love that guy so much #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Yes, two of the three girls died off-camera because of budgetary restrictions. We had plans for both of them to die onscreen, but ran out of time and resources. That's very much an Indie film decision. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

That blue car that Claire and Gray are driving....that's my car! Sam Raimi isn't the only filmmaker who likes putting his own car in the movies. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Bob Wilcox, who plays Cody (the main villain) is such a kind, gentle person. A true professional actor. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

This scene in the backyard was a difficult scene to shoot. We alerted the entire cast AND crew that if they needed to step away for any reason, we’d cut camera. After every camera cut, Mary Beth would check in with every woman on set in both cast and crew. I had the men. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

Important note here - both Director Mary Beth McAndrews and I agreed that the sexual assault would NOT be shown on camera. You can get your point across without exploiting women. Be more like Coralie Fargeat, she said. Focus on the revenge, not the r*pe. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

GORGEOUS shot of the cabin by Chance Madison. Our sound guy hated it because the crickets were LOUD #IndieWatch #Bystanders

We rented this cabin for a month and shot almost every scene within 100 yards of it. Every morning, Mary Beth and I would text each other to see if the other one was awake, then we'd go on a run where we would cry and ponder our life decisions. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

The young lady trying to put on her eye makeup is Brandi Botkin. She's like if Emmy Rossum were an actual nice person. #IndieWatch #Bystanders

We shot these bedroom morning scenes on Day 1. We were still trying to gel as a crew. But Cinematographer Chance Madison had a PLAN, man! #IndieWatch #Bystanders