Interviews

Where did the idea for the film manifest? You wrote and directed “The Possessed?” Shawn: I wanted to do a possessed film that was a little more story-based as opposed to a person that was just possessed. There are so many possessed movies out there right now. People are doing the same thing over and over again. I didn’t want …

First off, please tell us about how the novels came to fruition? Tim Sulka, my writing partner and I first wrote a screenplay version of Prime Cuts. Tim moved from L.A. to NYC and partnered with producers who loved the idea. They thought turning it into a serialized graphic novel would be a great way to introduce the story, build …

How did the two of you meet and when did “Resident Undead” manifest? Becca: It was Adam’s brainchild, it was his project from the very beginning and I got pulled on to it by a mutual friend that we both had at the time. Our first meeting was this crazy experience. I remember I was asleep in my bed and …

First off, please tell where the idea came from and why you decided to write “Suspension?” Kevin: Well, Suspension was originally called Sitter’s Night, a short film I made when I was a teenager growing up in Merritt, a small ranching/mining town in the interior of British Columbia. I use to make movies as a kid and get my friends …

Actor Jesse Woodrow (“Charmed,” “Best Laid Plans,” “Beyond the Lights”) stars in “Tabloid Vivant,” directed by Kyle Broom. Jesse spoke with me for a Horrornews.net exclusive. “Tabloid Vivant” stars Jesse, Tamzin, Chris Carlisle, Ana Corbi and Amber Friendly. “Jesse is a modern day Marlon Brando.” How did you become involved with the film “Tabloid Vivant?” Jesse:  I had read the …

How did you get involved in the film “Betrothed?” Greg: A friend of mine brought it to me, she is an English actress who is retired. Her daughter is a want to-be actress and she brought it to me and said this was written specifically for my daughter by a guy named Jeff D. Rosenberg and she asked me for …

You did an amazing job in “Clown.” How did you prepare to portray Kent? Andy Powers: Initially what I did was I had to break down. He goes through such a nuance and a specific sort of transformation. What I did was I charted each and every single moment of the entire script of every scene. I have a giant …

Actress Dale Dickey (“The Pledge,” “Winter’s Bone,” “True Blood,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Justified,” “Iron Man 3,” “2 Broke Girls”) has over one hundred film and television credits to her name. She is currently starring in “Regression” along-side Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson, David Thewlis, Lothaire Bluteau, Devon Bostick. The film was written and directed by Alejandro Amenabar (“The Others”) Dale spoke …

Vince D’Amato is what you might call a modern day Renaissance man, a jack of all trades, or just a really busy guy who obviously loves film. He’s a writer, a director, a producer, and an editor, he has run two successful independent film production companies, and he helps run film festivals. He’s working on so many different projects right …

Maria Olsen (“Starry Eyes,” “Paranormal Activity 3,” spoke with for a Horrornews.net exclusive. “Mark of the Witch,” written and directed by Jason Bognacki stars Maria, Nancy Wolf, Paulie Rojas, Michael Rappaport and Lillian Pennypacker. What can you tell about your character in “Mark of the Witch?” Maria: She is the missing link. What was it like working with the cast …

“Our houses are such unwieldy property that we are often imprisoned rather than housed by them.” Henry David Thoreau Director Darren Bousman’s new film “Abbattoir” is an extraordinary version of creepy. The reality of the film shows what could possibly happen in real life. It gives you chills in a good way. That perfect amount terror. The word “Abattoir” is …

Marlene Forte is a very talented and hard-working actor that always delivers. Not only is she just an all around awesome person but she has a hell of a lot of range and can play any character she portrays flawlessly. She has a very impressive resume that includes acting in a variety of films and TV shows such as Fear …

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce my very special guest at this time the incomparable Jo-Anne Russell. Jo-Anne you’ve been feverishly immersed in launching the premier in publishing companies, Lycan Valley Press. Describe the brainchild behind this movement and what demographic to you aspire to cater to? JO-ANNE RUSSELL: Well basically I’ve run my own press before. It …

What challenges are you facing as director and producer of the upcoming series “Blade of Honor?” Mark: We did do a promo and one of the things that is always a challenge is casting. Ninety percent of the work of directing happens when you do casting because if you get the wrong cast it is a hundred percent more work …

Beth Thuna is an amazingly talented producer. She is incredibly smart and funny. Beth is so wonderful to talk to. She runs the production company 313Films along with her sister. Beth spoke with me for a Horrornews.net exclusive. She talks mutants, Paul Logan and the new Horror-Action film, THE HORDE. “It was a team effort.” Beth Thuna on working on …