"The Terrifier franchise is one of the most unlikely independent horror success stories of the last 25 years. But a new lawsuit challenges how the first film was made and raises serious questions about performer consent and on-set protections. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down actress Catherine Corcoran's lawsuit against the film's producers and what it reveals about SAG-AFTRA requirements for nudity and simulated sex scenes. In this episode, they cover: What a SAG nudity rider is and why it is legally required How consent must be disclosed, documented, and respected on set"
"Why filming nudity without a signed rider can be deemed nonconsensual The risks producers face when still images or footage are reused without permission How intimacy coordinators and detailed riders protect both performers and productions This case is a reminder that nudity riders are not a formality. They are a core safeguard in film and television production. Tune in for a clear look at how SAG protections, performer consent, and production liability intersect."
The Terrifier franchise became a notable independent horror success, and a lawsuit by actress Catherine Corcoran alleges issues with how the first film handled nudity and consent. SAG-AFTRA requires a nudity rider to disclose, document, and secure performer consent for nudity and simulated sex scenes. Filming without a signed nudity rider can be deemed nonconsensual and creates legal and reputational risks, especially if still images or footage are reused without permission. Intimacy coordinators and detailed riders provide practical safeguards by defining scope, documenting consent, and protecting both performers and productions from liability.
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