Ricky Bates Jr. is one of our great writer/directors. He took time to speak with Horrornews.net about his new film, TONE-DEAF. He is one of the most thought-provoking director/writers of our time. EXCISION, SUBURBAN GOTHIC and TRASH FIRE are some of the most original films. He shares some film wisdom. Check it out. Hi Richard, How are you? Richard- Hey! …
Read More »Interview: Damian Maffei (Haunt)
Actor Damian Maffei (“The Strangers: Prey at Night”) took some time to talk with Horrornews.net for an exclusive interview about his new film, HAUNT. “Haunt” was written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Damian is a theatre trained actor with a quick sense of humor. He is talented and has created two iconic characters in the Horror genre. …
Read More »Interview: Sean Haitz (Big Top Evil)
Hi Sean, How are you? Sean- I am good. So tell us about “Big Top Evil” and why you decided to write and direct? Sean- Since I was a kid, my first short film was when I was around twelve. I did a short film based around “Scream.” I was so enthralled by that movie. I actually got the okay …
Read More »Interview: Luke Baines (A Dark Place)
Luke Baines (“The Girl in the Photographs”, “Shadowhunters”) took the time to speak with Horrornews.net about his new film. “A Dark Place.” Hi Luke, How are you? Luke- I’m good, how are you doing? So tell me how you got involved with the film, “A Dark Place” and why you decided to take on the role as Alex? Luke- An …
Read More »Interview: Amanda Crew and Lexy Kolker (Freaks)
“In this science-fiction thriller, a disturbed father (Emile Hirsch) locks his bold 7-year-old daughter (Lexy Kolker) in a house, warning her of grave dangers outside. But the mysterious Mr. Snowcone (Bruce Dern) convinces the girl to escape and join him on a quest for family, freedom, and revenge.” FREAKS OPENS IN THEATERS ON AUGUST 23, 2019. Amanda Crew (“The Haunting …
Read More »Event Review: Monster-Mania Con 43 – August 17, 2019
Summer is winding down. It is that time of the year again…. Monster Mania 43 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The Horror icons come out to play. Fans from all over this beautiful planet come to meet the people that they have looked up to. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is the home for Monster-Mania. It is run by the Hagan …
Read More »Interview: Jackson A. Dunn (Brightburn)
Jackson A. Dunn (“Avengers: Endgame”, “Shameless”) took time to speak with Horrornews.net about his new film, BRIGHTBURN. Hi Jackson, Tell us a little bit about “Brightburn” and how you got involved? Jackson- I got the audition for “Brightburn” and I went through several rounds. I met with the director David Yarovesky. I met with him several times. I didn’t have …
Read More »Interview: Jesse Thomas Cook (Deadsight)
“In DEADSIGHT, Mara Madigan (Collins) is a pregnant police officer about to go on maternity leave. But on her last day on the job, she wakes up to a world ravaged by a nightmarish and bloody plague of the living dead. Amidst the chaos and violence, she finds Ben Neilson (Seybold), a man who is virtually blind, helpless, and has a …
Read More »Interview: Ashleigh Morghan (Head Count)
“HEAD COUNT is directed by Elle Callahan (“Happy Deathday”) in her feature film debut, and Callahan co-wrote the script with Michael Nader (The Toll, Flock of Four). The film features an up-and-coming cast including Ashleigh Morghan (Native Son, “Snowfall”), Isaac W. Jay (Flock of Four) and Sam Marra (“Homecoming,” “Awkward”).”
Read More »Interview: Jason Mewes (Madness in the Method)
Jason Mewes (CLERKS, JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK, DOGMA, CLERKS II and more) is an actor, LEGEND and now he is a director. He directed his first film, “Madness in the Method” which stars Kevin Smith, Gina Carano, Vinnie Jones, Danny Trejo, Stan Lee, Teri Hatcher, Brian O’Halloran, Esther Anderson, Dean Cain and so many more talented people. Did …
Read More »Interview: Vladimir Burlakov (Iron Sky: The Coming Race)
Hi Vladimir, How are you doing? Vladimir- Hi, I am good. How are you? I am doing well. Thank you. Tell us about “Iron Sky: The Coming Race?” How did you get involved and why did you decide to take on the role of Sasha? Vladimir- Well, usually in Germany we don’t do stuff like that. I’ve read a lot …
Read More »Interview: Laura Ellen Wilson
Please tell us how you got into acting and stunt work? So, my story of getting into acting is pretty simple! I always knew I wanted to be a part of the entertainment industry and my first taste of being on camera was at the age of 11 or 12 when I played the lead in a short film that …
Read More »Interview: Director Cuyle Carvin (Dolls)
“Dee Wallace (E.T., CUJO, THE HOWLING) stars in DOLLS, a new supernatural thriller from first-time feature director Cuyle Carvin that will be released on DVD and VOD in the U.S. on July 2.” Hi Cuyle, How are you? Cuyle- I am good. So tell us about DOLLS and why you decided to direct the film? Cuyle- DOLLS… I don’t have …
Read More »Interview: Carly Turro (Bunkheads)
Hi Carly, it is an honor to talk with you today. Tell us a little bit about BUNKHEADS and why you decided to play Dani? Carly- I saw the casting go up online. I read the description of the show and the characters. The way it was written just sounded really smart and funny. Dani seemed like a character that …
Read More »Interview: Kareem Mortimer (Cargo)
Hi Kareem, How are you? Tell us about CARGO. How did this idea manifest? Kareem- It is a film called CARGO. It is from the Bahamas and it has Warren Brown, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Gessica Geneus and Persia White. The cast is amazing. What was it like directing and working with the cast? Kareem- Warren, I was really aware of his …
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