The terror tale stars Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Graham Greene, and Jeremy T. Thomas.

“Oh, he’s fantastic,” praised the director.

And I said, ‘I would love to.’

Antlers

Jeremy T. Thomas and Keri Russell in ‘Antlers.'.Kimberly French/Searchlight Pictures

I’ve always loved Ridley’sAlienand Friedkin’sThe Exorcistand Tarkovsky’sStalker.

I think some of the best horror always has certain social commentary.

Cooper collaborated closely with the famously monster-loving del Toro over the look of the film’s creature.

Scott Cooper and Guillermo del Toro

Scott Cooper and Guillermo del Toro.Kimberly French/Searchlight Pictures

He’s been a remarkable ally and I’ve loved working with him every minute."

Antlershits theaters on Oct. 29.

Watch the trailer forAntlersabove.