David Cronenberg Doesn't Regret Turning Down FLASHDANCE - He Told Producers "I Will Destroy Your Movie If I Direct It"
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Legendary director David Cronenberg recalls rejecting the chance to helm the iconic 80s flick 'Flashdance' with a bold warning to producers: 'I will destroy your movie'.
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- Cronenberg, known for his dark, visceral films, was approached to direct 'Flashdance' in the early 80s but turned it down, fearing he would 'destroy' the movie's style.
- The director revealed he told producers 'I will destroy your movie if I direct it' - a bold statement that speaks to his uncompromising artistic vision and unwillingness to stray from his signature style.
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David Cronenberg, FLASHDANCE