1-Do you think horror genre is getting more recognition these days?
I think the horror genre has always been popular. It’s great that there is an entire community devoted to horror films, and it embraces independent filmmakers and the horror genre actors. The conventions, the fans, and horror sites are so enthusiastic, it’s a very supportive network to be in.
2-You worked with many legends, such as Bert I. Gordon early in your carreer. Do you remember your experience and how it helped you as an actress?
Yes, Bert I. Gordon cast me in my first part which put me in the SAG union (now SAG/AFTRA). This was a big deal for me to land a co-starring role with my name in the front credits, and all that on my first audition I ever went to. I’ve worked with a lot of legends both in horror and legends of all genres of cinema. Yes, the most legendary actors and directors I’ve been honored to work with are the most professional and courteous on set. I love working with legends!
3-What was your favorite scene to do in a horror film?
Not that it was my favorite scene to do, but I think it was pretty extraordinary to do the Candyman 3 bee scene. Something I never want to do again, but I’m happy I got to try such a stunt.
4-You directed some movies yourself? Did it changed your view about acting?
Yes, it definitely changed the way I view acting. As a writer, it is so important for actors to just know their lines. As an editor, for an actor to have continuity is so helpful. These are technical acting skills, but there is a lot that goes into filmmaking for the actor, many layers of performance. I always did those two things, showed up on set knowing my lines and was aware of my continuity. But, it makes the realities of the filmmaking process so much easier.
5-Would you like to direct a horror film yourself?
Yes. I have been thinking about it lately. I am more interested in a suspense thriller genre or supernatural compared to violence of blood.
6-To this day, what is your favorite performance that you have done in a movie?
David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive is something I am proud of, and I think of it as a horror film, the horror of Hollywood. Although it’s still so controversial, getting to play a role in Showgirls has been a continued great experience. There are many roles I am happy about, some were TV roles, Land’s End with Bryan Cranston playing my boyfriend! Pretty awesome, but it wasn’t really a horror show.
7-What role in horror history you would have loved doing?
What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? I think of this as horror.
8-What are some of your upcoming projects?
I’m releasing the alternative cut of Showgirls 2, a film I made as writer/director. I’m also working on the release of Astrid, which I also was writer/director. It’s a weird little movie I made which has an eery quality of beauty and horror. I am working on a lot of ideas now, I will be making a new film soon. I am also going to put more time into getting good roles as an actress. I might be moving back to Hollywood and start auditioning again.
I think the horror genre has always been popular. It’s great that there is an entire community devoted to horror films, and it embraces independent filmmakers and the horror genre actors. The conventions, the fans, and horror sites are so enthusiastic, it’s a very supportive network to be in.
2-You worked with many legends, such as Bert I. Gordon early in your carreer. Do you remember your experience and how it helped you as an actress?
Yes, Bert I. Gordon cast me in my first part which put me in the SAG union (now SAG/AFTRA). This was a big deal for me to land a co-starring role with my name in the front credits, and all that on my first audition I ever went to. I’ve worked with a lot of legends both in horror and legends of all genres of cinema. Yes, the most legendary actors and directors I’ve been honored to work with are the most professional and courteous on set. I love working with legends!
3-What was your favorite scene to do in a horror film?
Not that it was my favorite scene to do, but I think it was pretty extraordinary to do the Candyman 3 bee scene. Something I never want to do again, but I’m happy I got to try such a stunt.
4-You directed some movies yourself? Did it changed your view about acting?
Yes, it definitely changed the way I view acting. As a writer, it is so important for actors to just know their lines. As an editor, for an actor to have continuity is so helpful. These are technical acting skills, but there is a lot that goes into filmmaking for the actor, many layers of performance. I always did those two things, showed up on set knowing my lines and was aware of my continuity. But, it makes the realities of the filmmaking process so much easier.
5-Would you like to direct a horror film yourself?
Yes. I have been thinking about it lately. I am more interested in a suspense thriller genre or supernatural compared to violence of blood.
6-To this day, what is your favorite performance that you have done in a movie?
David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive is something I am proud of, and I think of it as a horror film, the horror of Hollywood. Although it’s still so controversial, getting to play a role in Showgirls has been a continued great experience. There are many roles I am happy about, some were TV roles, Land’s End with Bryan Cranston playing my boyfriend! Pretty awesome, but it wasn’t really a horror show.
7-What role in horror history you would have loved doing?
What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? I think of this as horror.
8-What are some of your upcoming projects?
I’m releasing the alternative cut of Showgirls 2, a film I made as writer/director. I’m also working on the release of Astrid, which I also was writer/director. It’s a weird little movie I made which has an eery quality of beauty and horror. I am working on a lot of ideas now, I will be making a new film soon. I am also going to put more time into getting good roles as an actress. I might be moving back to Hollywood and start auditioning again.