Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler follows Lou Bloom, a driven and morally unhinged drifter who discovers the cutthroat world of Los Angeles crime journalism. Armed with a camera, he films accidents and violent events to sell to a local news station, growing increasingly dangerous in his pursuit of fame and success. The film is a dark, gripping character study exploring media sensationalism, ambition, and amorality.

• Jake Gyllenhaal lost 20 pounds to appear gaunt and hungry.
• Director Dan Gilroy wrote the script in under two weeks.
• Gyllenhaal reportedly made himself cry using eye drops on set.
• Most night driving scenes were filmed on real LA streets.
• The film was shot in just 26 nights around Los Angeles.

• If you're seeing me, you're having the worst day of your life.
• I like to say that if you're seeing me, you're already dead.
• What if my problem wasn't that I don't understand people, but that I don't like them?
• A friend is a gift you give yourself.
• I want to do good work, I want to grow, I want to be challenged.