Matthew Lillard said Quentin Tarantino’s harsh acting critique deeply hurt him, despite his fan fame.

Matthew Lillard said he was deeply hurt by Quentin Tarantino’s criticism of his acting during a podcast, calling it “f---in’ sucks” at GalaxyCon in Columbus, Ohio. Though initially downplaying the remarks, Lillard admitted the feedback stung, especially coming from a filmmaker of Tarantino’s influence. He reflected on the gap between his popularity at fan events and his relative obscurity in mainstream Hollywood, describing the experience as humbling. Tarantino’s comments were part of a broader critique of 21st-century films and actors, sparking industry discussion. Lillard’s latest film, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, is currently in theaters.