Interviews

Tara Violet Niami was born in New York City to Ramin Niami (Manhattan by Numbers, Somewhere in the City) and Karen Robson (Picnic at Hanging Rock). She moved to Los Angeles, CA when she was in elementary school. In high school, she became passionate about photography and filmmaking. Born in 1993 in New York, Tara Violet Niami is a photographer …

(Horrible Imaginings Film Festival) The Horrible Imaginings Film Festival kicks off on September 2nd to September 5th. The Founder of the festival, Miguel Rodriguez, along with Sterling Anno who is part of the Operations Team took part in a zoom meeting interview for Horrornews.net. It was such an honor to talk with Miguel and Sterling. You can feel the passion …

Director/Writer Maxi Contenti took time to talk with me for Horrornews.net. Directed by Maxi Contenti (Muñeco viviente V, Neptunia) from a script by Manuel Facal (High Five, Fiesta Nibiru) and Contenti, the film stars Luciana Grasso (El Secreto de Julia), Ricardo Islas (El Que No Corre Vuela, Bailiwick), Julieta Spinelli, Franco Duran and Pedro Duarte. SYNOPSIS: The audience attending the last showing of a horror film in a small downtown cinema are terrorized by a murderer who begins to pick them off, one by …

“The third feature from British filmmaker Ruth Platt, and the feature adaptation of her short by the same name, MARTYRS LANE is a captivating ghost story fairy tale centered on young Leah, the daughter of a vicar, and the mysterious visitor that comes to her room every night with gifts and riddles. A rare film where the children actors not only shine but also bring a complex …

Exclusive Interview: Michael Kunz (Rebirth) How did you get involved with Rebirth? I had worked with director Roger Conners on a few previous projects in the area and after the hard drives were damaged and had to be restored he knew me and Malachi edited and probably would have taken anyone if they were willing to help. At the time …

Exclusive Interview: Tom Deady (The Clearing) What inspired you to write The Clearing? The idea for this book came from a true story. Several years ago, I saw a screen shot of an old newspaper article about a dog that carried a human arm out of the woods. As a horror writer, I thought, man, that’s a great opening for …

As spooky season approaches, Haunted attractions, Halloween, and Horror fans can smell the mischief in the air. Pennsylvania has some great haunted attractions. One in particular is The Waldorf Estate of Fear or if you love horror movies, you know it as The Abaddon Hotel in Hell House LLC. Hell House LLC. (2015) was written and directed by Stephen Cognetti. …

It’s always awesome talking to director/writer Richard Bates Jr. He’s written and directed some of the best films, Excision, Trash Fire, Tone-Deaf, and Suburban Gothic. If you haven’t seen any of these films, I would recommend you watch them. His newest film, King Knight is funny, peaceful, unique, magical… If I may say it’s magical. It makes you wonder what …

  Exclusive Interview: Stacy Brown Jr. (The Pit)

Exclusive Interview: Frank Volpe (Human Hibachi 2) How did you get attached to human hibachi 2? I was at work one day and I saw Mario Cerrito posted on Facebook 5 minutes ago that he was looking for the lead in his film. I messaged him right away and asked him if I could audition and show my interpretation of …

Actor, writer, producer Tony Nappo (Saw II, Saw IV, Mother’s Day) took time to do an interview with Horrornews.net. Tony Nappo stars in Faking A Murderer. It was such a blast talking to Tony Nappo. He’s such a talented actor. He offers up some great advice, words of wisdom and he is from Scarborough. He has a column in INTERMISSION …

Hi David Hi Justin! I watched The Boy Behind the Door and this film was so good. It was intense and creepy. It was a little too realistic. I had a really horrible “kidnapping” real life experience and it was horrible. You did an amazing job with the intensity of the film. Well, first thank you for the compliment and …

Actor, producer, writer Stelio Savante took time to do an exclusive interview with Horrornews.net. Stelio talks about his incredible new film he stars in Destination Marfa. It was directed by Andy Stapp and stars Tony Todd, Stelio Savante, Neil Sandilands, Lisa Roumain, Richard Riehle, Scot Scurlock, Martin Klebba, and more. Destination Marfa is available on DVD now. Stelio Savante is …

Director, writer Ryan Oksenberg took time to talk with Horrornews.net. Ryan talks about everything from his documentary, Cease To Exist (2007) which is about Charles Manson and his music. Ryan talks about his latest short film, New Not Normal Trilogy Super Cut (Short), and it is incredible. Ryan made the film during quarantine by himself. I was able to review …

Director Natasha Kermani talks about working with actress and writer, Brea Grant. Brea stars in this wildly creepy film, Lucky. Natasha talked with Horrornews.net. Make sure to check out the interview. Directed by Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl, Shattered) and written by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift), LUCKY stars Grant along with Dhruv Uday Singh (“Good Trouble”), Kausar Mohammed (What Men Want), Hunter C. Smith (Alien Expedition), and Kristina Klebe (Hellboy). RLJE Films will release LUCKY on DVD for an SRP …