We all wind up the same way, no matter what our goals or ambitions are. We have nothing at all to say about how we got into this world or how are goi…

- William Friedkin

The art of movies is to allow the audience to suspend their disbelief. They need to use their imaginations.

- William Friedkin

All of the films I have made, that I have chosen to make, are all about the thin line between good and evil. And also the thin line that exists in ea…

- William Friedkin

I believe it's true that there's good and evil in everyone and it's a constant struggle to have your better angels prevail.

- William Friedkin

Ive never seen a more terrifying film than 'The Bababook'. It will scare the hell out of you as it did me.

- William Friedkin

Style is something that's extremely important, but it must grow naturally out of who and what you are and what the material calls for. It cannot be s…

- William Friedkin

I believe today that there is no film and no shot in a film that is worth a squirrel getting a sprained ankle.

- William Friedkin

I tend to be attracted to characters who are up against a wall with very few alternatives. And the film then becomes an examination of how they cope …

- William Friedkin

Directing is a nice job. It's the best job for me. If I had to pay money to do it, I would do it... Directing is playing. Acting.

- William Friedkin