His latest directorial "Don't Breathe" has a heist at its core, but director Fede Alvarez hasn't ever even stolen a candy himself.
But if he had to steal something, it would be money, he says.
The Uruguayan filmmaker - - known for helming the "Evil Dead" remake - - was asked by IANS that if he had to steal something or plan a heist, what would it be or for.
Responding via an email, Alvarez said: "Tough question.
I never stole anything in my life.
I have friends and cousins that did that, but kids you know, they go through the door and they steal a candy, I'd never be able to do anything remotely to that, so I wouldn't know.
"But if I want to be smart about it, I'd probably go with the money, I wouldn't take anything personal object or anything that means a lot to the family.
I'd try to take insurance claimable, like then the family is not damaged and I'm basically stealing from the bank. "
His film "Don't Breathe" released in India on Friday.
It is a story of a group of friends break into the house of a wealthy blind man, thinking they'll get away with the perfect heist - - but they are wrong.
Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto and Stephen Lang form the main cast of the movie.