Interviews

Ahead of the UK premiere of their sensational directorial feature debut FREAKS at Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2019, Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein talk about making impossible ideas believable, the challenges of fatherhood and casting Bruce Dern. This is your debut feature. How did the two of you meet and decide that this was the film you wanted to make? …

“Richard Hoover, who created the iconic sets of the original Twin Peaks, along with HBO’s Newsroom, and the Academy Award winning film Girl Interrupted. Most recently, Richard Hoover designed the sets of the upcoming romantic Comedy film Second Act, starring Jennifer Lopez and Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes, This Is Us). Second Act is an inspiring story of a middle-aged woman who lands her …

1. When did you decide that you wanted to work in film and what was your first role? I decided I wanted to be an actress at a very young age, I would say the moment I learned that it was an option of what I could be when I grew up. My first role was as a coroner’s secretary, …

To mark the 10th annual Women in Horror Month, Erica Shultz, host of the podcast ‘Customers Also Watched,’ recently interviewed Blood Fest director Owen Egerton. The interview uncovered Egerton’s picks for the WiHMX Challenge on social media – with his votes for categories including icons to the next generation, monsters to divas, plus a nod to those women behind the …

David Tarleton is a filmmaker. He directed the new film “Hunter” written by Jason Kellerman. David Tarleton took time to speak with Horrornews.net. Hi David, Tell us about “Hunter” and why you decided to direct the film? David- I am a producer, director and editor and I’ve been directing projects professionally my whole life really. So I was originally introduced …

As writer, director, producer Juliane Block prepares to shoot Zombie home invasion movie HOBBES HOUSE, she reveals her early obsession with monster make-up, casting for a big fantasy Xmas movie and her fascination for the dark side of the human mind.   Juliane Block  So tell us how HOBBES HOUSE was developed? I always felt like I needed to get …

Hello Conrad, Thank you for taking time to do this interview for Horrornews.net – Please tell us about “Fighting the Sky” and why you decided to direct the film? Fighting the Sky had been a dream project of mine since I was in my early teens. I always wanted to do my own version of an alien invasion film, but what …

Actor John Robinson (“Elephant”, “Lords of Dogtown”) and more stars in the new film, “The Amityville Murders.” John portrays Butch DeFeo. “The Amityville Murders” is written and directed by Daniel Farrands. John took time to speak with Horrornews.net about “The Amityville Murders.” Hi John, how are you? John- Hi Janel, I’m great. You did a great job in “The Amityville …

SPIN AND SIN: A HORROR-IFIC INTERVIEW WITH KELLY GREDNER When you’re a genre writer, horror or otherwise it is difficult not to become cynical, jaded, a little desensitized and discouraged for the future of your passion. Then every now and again a visionary appears that not only shifts the rules but changes the game all together. The Spinsters of Horror …

Horror Talk with Kristin West: Alan Howarth Part II  We had to chat with famous film composer Alan Howarth even more! Here’s Part 2 of our extended chat! This episode is brought to you by San Antonio Film Commission in partnership with Horrornews.net

Ahead of the World premiere of the darkly erotic AUTOMATA at Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2019, director Lawrie Brewster tells us about his record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, the growth of Hex Studios and his fascination with creepy dolls.   AUTOMATA has earned its place in Kickstarter history as the UK’s most funded narrative film ever. Why do you think that happened? …

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, “St. Agatha” stars Sabrina Kern  (“Pretty Hurts”), Carolyn Hennesy and Courtney Halverson. Sabrina took time to speak with Horrornews.net to talk about “St. Agatha” which will be in theaters and On Demand/ Digital HD on February 8th. Hi Sabrina, How are you? Sabrina- I am good. How are you doing?

Zack Weiner wrote “Pledge” and portrays David in the film. This film is scary and imaginative and different. Zack took time to do an interview with Horrornews.net. Hi Zack, How are you? Zack- Thank you for talking with me. Thank you for talking with me. PLEDGE was good, but crazy good. I swear I learned something from this film. It …

Please tell us why you decided to take on the role as Kat in “Circus Road?” When Director Minh Collins had first sent me the script for Circus Road I fell in love with Kat right away! She is so intriguing and has many levels of depth as she goes through a lot of self growth throughout the film, which …

I had the honor of speaking with one of the most talented human beings ever. Christopher Nelson. Christopher was the makeup effects designer and helped create Michael Myers new mask in “Halloween” (2018) – “Halloween” (2018) was released in theaters last year in October. The horror world saw a slightly more brutal and intense Michael Myers. We were also lucky …