Movies That Changed Your Life
Find out about the screenwriting process of Crawlers and the lasting impact of cinema on Jayson Rothwell’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.
[0:50] How Crawlers was written and made3 Movies That Changed Your Life
[20:10] Local Hero (1983): After avoiding horror films most of her adult life this is the film that brought her into the fold in her late teens [25:18] An American Werewolf In London (1981): Local Hero it for the first time aged just four years old [30:25] Alien (1979): Taught Mariam to not let societal expectations of politeness put her in danger. Listen to your gut and get out of there. Worst case scenario you’re seen as impolite. Best case scenario you’re safe.Key Take Aways:
Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth.
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Understand cinema’s transformative power through Local Hero (1983), An American Werewolf In London (1981), Alien (1979)
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About my Guest:
Jayson Rothwell is a screenwriter known for Polar (2019), Crawlers (2026) and Silent Night (2012)
Crawlers is available in the UK on Digital Platforms from November 9 2026 and on physical media from December 7 2026
Credits:
Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)
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