The look is partly a reference to Donnie ... was just a simple idea — one of those costumes that you buy at Kmart or something.” Released wide on October 26th, 2001, Donnie Darko tells the ...

In order for a thematically complex, esoteric movie like “Donnie Darko” to coalesce into an entertaining experience, it must be visually interesting. That’s where Steven Poster, ASC comes in.

The suburban teenager who gives “Donnie Darko” its title sees the world ... Cinematographer Steven Poster. Editors Sam Bauer, Eric Strand. Costume designer April Ferry. Music Michael Andrews.

Steven Poster, my cinematographer, came up to me, and he was like, 'Rich, I wasn't sure about the rabbit… but now I get it.'" Read Gyllenhaal's full tribute to Donnie Darko above.