Queens Of Scream: The New Blood (4)
NVF Magazine Interview With Seregon O�Dassey Good morning, Seregon. How are you today? Good I hope. I�m great. Considering I recently sprained my toe at an audition (gee, I hope that�s not an omen) I�m good, lol. Aw�poor little toe. I haven�t chatted with you for a long time. Sorry. Been really busy. I bet you have, too. Speaking of being busy, your resume sounds as though you have been a busy little beaver most of your life: you have been in the Marine Corps, finished college with a degree in - UGH! - funeral studies, and now a full-time actress and model. WHEW! What do you do for relaxation? Climb mountains? No. I learn new languages, LOL. Well that�s one of many things. I am working on German and brushing up on Spanish. I read a lot of different types of books and I have started writing a lot. I put aside about 2 hours a week to catch up with friends I don�t get to talk to often. Sounds very interesting. I can�t resist asking this; as far as your �� funeral studies�� were concerned, did you have to - YUK! - look at and or touch corpses? I like horror, but, if I had to actually touch a corpse, you better have some paramedics handy just in case I pass out. Yes I had to actually touch them to do the removals, embalming, dressing and makeup. Ironically, it looks nothing like it does in movies. The more gross something looks, the more fake it actually is. A real dead body doesn�t resemble the horror movies at all. I will pass. What position did you hold in the Marines? I bet you were the prettiest Marine on base! I actually only went through 10 out of 12 weeks of basic training. I can�t be in the sun, so I was discharged for the medical reason of the beginning stages of skin cancer. It�s been benign all my life, but I keep a close eye on it and don�t go in the sun any more than I have to. I see you have also been in TV shows as well. One Life To Live, Law And Order. How does doing TV differ from theatre films? There has to be some type of difference. There is a major difference, and it�s why there are two different unions (AFTRA and SAG). This is what SAG doesn�t seem to understand. When you are working on a film, you can be on set for up to 14 hrs just waiting to do your one scene. A TV show that airs once a week doesn�t have that kind of time to waste, so in the same 14 hrs you will have done 3-4 scenes, or more. A soap opera also is very fast paced. It airs an hr a day for 5 days. That�s the equivalent of 2 movies-per week! The work is more concentrated and the talent bar is raised for someone who works at a faster pace or more often; the breaks differ or maybe you are on set less for daytime TV. Okay, what�s this about being in Playboy?! And�can I have a copy?! LOL! Sure you can have a copy, if you buy one off of Playboy.com. Of course you�ll have to backorder it. I was the Employee of the Month in April 2006! I bet you were! How do feel about horror cinema these days? I mean, it has changed so much over the years, seems to change with each new decade; the 80s we had slashers, the 90s brought us a slew of serial killer films. What type of films do you prefer? I mean, oldies but goodies - 60s and 70s - or the newer films? Horror cinema today is not nearly as good as it was in the 80s. It�s a shame, but it seems all anyone wants is to see some talentless chic willing to take her top off. Most of them couldn�t act scared if they were being chased by an ax murderer and their screams?? Please. Those alone are enough to make ME scream�But seriously, I love the old Hammer films: Blood for Dracula, Flesh for Frankenstein� Do you ever feel that you�d rather have done something different with your life, or are you satisfied with being an actress? It seems so many women - regardless of their extensive resume and obvious intelligence - end up being ��typecast�� as a scream Queen and nothing more. It�s as if they are stereotyped. I think it is sad, myself. I have done a few different things in my life, and I was depressed at everything except being an actress. I love it and couldn�t do anything else. I was told myself to be careful doing horror films. Of course, I was also told to be careful doing Playboy, and that that could be the kiss of death. It didn�t ruin me in the least. People are impressed with it because it�s so difficult to get in that magazine. Recently I was told that Gothic Beauty, which is another goal of mine, would not be good for my career. This of course was told to me by an overweight washed up pageant contestant. Here�s a mantra to live by: �People too weak to follow their own dreams will always find a way to destroy yours�. That being said, EVERYONE has a type. Even the most famous people in Hollywood are �typecast� into something or another. Denzel Washington himself fought this. It�s not necessarily bad to be someone�s �go to person� for a particular role. If George Romero does a film and says �Hey, I�d like to get Seregon O'Dassey for this part� I�m not gonna complain! I wouldn�t either. Speaking of cinema, what would you say is your all-time favorite horror film? Or book, for that matter? Yes, I know I am a pain in the ass, and those particular subjects may cover a lot of ground. My favorite horror film? I think IT is a really good one. Also The Shining. It�s the psychological horror that I really enjoy in movies and books. It�s the best kind of horror because it�s pretty much up to you to stand up to yourself. There�s no running away from your own mind� Do you hope be a mother and wife someday? I think a scream Queen would make a really fun mom to have, let alone wife. I�d like to try it! Hahaha And please, if I am being too nosy by asking you this, then just tell me to buzz off. NO! I can�t stand kids and to be honest, that very concept puts fear into my heart like SAW wishes it could! I like my freedom, my alone time, and quite frankly, my figure� I can understand that. Any interesting film projects in the near future? WE hope so! Why yes�False Face (shot in 2006) comes out March 3rd, 2009 and I�ve recently been asked to be in a film (shooting early 2009) that is based on the 1939 Dreyer version of Vampyre. That�s all I�m allowed to say, hehe ;) Anything to say before you go? Well actually I-oh shit look out behind you!! Help! *** www.seregonodassey.com -My personal website! http://www.modelmayhem.com/SeregonODassey http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1662562/ Resume: Hair Color: Auburn Height: 5'7" Eye Color: Hazel Weight: 120lbs {insert photo here} Measurement: 36D-24-36 Dress: 4 Pants: 4 or 6 (if low hip) Shoe: 8 - 8 1/2 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 212-971-1097 FILM O Negative Lead Female Alexander Hankoff Ghost Watcher 2 Melanie (Supporting) David A Cross Rhubarb Pie (Pre-Prod) Billie (Lead) Sharlene DuLac The Sobbing Stone Scientist #4 (Supporting) Marcello Boss Rollando War of the Worlds Refugee Steven Spielberg Hit or Miss Lead (Self) Paul Willistein Work In Progress Lead (Bronwyn) Eclectic Pictures Searching For Bobby DeNiro Kim (Hotel Clerk) Paul Borghese Beyond Dreamland Nurse/Extreme Groupie Alex Fuller False Face Vickie (Lead) Matt Brooks TELEVISION One Life to Live Irish Flight Attendant(U5) ABC / Gary Donatelli Most Evil Pam Perillo Optomen Productions Japanese Soap Opera Wedding Guest / Flight Atndt. Fuji Films Japan The Simple Life Travel Guide FOX Interpol Investigates Anna Jo Williams New Dominion Films Forensic Files Cult Member Medstar/Court TV Law& Order:SVU Call Girl USA Studios Sex & The City Upscale Party Guest HBO Hack Principle BT Productions The Service (ABC Pilot) Featured Touchstone Pictures World's Astonishing News Principle (Mary) Zazou Productions Damage Control Hot Warrior MTV COMMERCIALS/PRINT P.C.Richard Katie/Principle CBC Media Drinky Drinkerson's Supporting Female Target Select Phillies Promo Spectator Spilling Popcorn Comcast Roadmaster Speaker System Lead Female Mark Chalme' Subaru Lead Female Take One Productions PA Dept of Trans (PennDOT) Lead Female One Place Media Eastpack Backpack Model Newspaper Couture Makeup Model Joe Platia One Place Media Yuengling Lager Principle Robin Gilmore Model for several Anthony Eastwick Fashion shows STAGE The Sunshine Boys Sketch Nurse Ron Mulligan No Class Susan/Librarian/Teenager Jagger Kaye Happy Hour Various Roles Michael Horn Ask Any Girl Meg Wheeler Eric Smith The Man Who Came to Dinner Lorraine Sheldon Chip Rohrbach A Very Jaggered Christmas Girl Hitting on Priest Jagger Kaye VOICE-OVER SSA Lead Chris Heidleberg PROMOTIONS Wal-Mart, Mattel, Phillip Morris, R.J. Reynold, U.S. Army, MNBA Bank, Loreal,Viagra, Captain Morgan, NASCAR TRAINING Comedic Acting: 6 weeks, Jagger Kaye Commercials: 2 years, Image International Classical and Contemporary Acting, current, Rodger Hendricks Simon of The Simon Studio Scene Study/Film: 1 year, Chartruese Talent Agency, Private Sessions w/ Paul Sorvino Voice: 1 year (Scott Miller) ; 1 year (Scott Lewis) Acting for Adults,12 weeks/current, Donna Marrazzo Shakespeare One Day Intensive, Andrew S. Hurley SPECIAL SKILLS Marine Corp basic training, Mortuary Studies (Embalming, Funeral Planning, Cosmetology & Restorative Art), Kickboxing,Cheerleading,Coaching, Dance (Modern, Belly, Basic Ballet, Swing), Driving, Swimming, Fast Roping, Repelling, Firearms/Shooting, Sword Fighting/Fencing, Weight Training, Various UK and European Accents, Moderate Spanish, Beginner German, Knowledge of Wines, Cigars, Ancient Egypt, Corset Training, Own Clothing Line NVF Magazine interview with Evie Wray Good day, Evie. What a lovely name. How are you? Hello there Dave, thankyou so much. I'm very well and keeping busy, thats the exciting aspect of the film industry..there is always something going on! One thing I noticed immediately � other than your obvious talent � was your love for classic horror films. I, too, love the older films. I believe that a lot of filmmakers � no offense intended � have lost grasp on the necessary elements that are a key to a good film. How about you? There has definitely been a shift in horror and its focus over the years. In some ways it works and sometimes when an audience sees too much, the impact gets lost. Generally, I think with any genre of film throughout the years there have always been films that are original and exciting, that explore new territory and films that don't quite capture or move people they way they were intended to. Although I agree that FX are sometimes a necessary element to modern horror films, I also believe that too much of a good thing can sink a film, too. How do you feel on this subject? As an FX Artist I like to concentrate on subtle make-up, anyone can throw tons of blood on a 'victim' and call it an effect. Less is more. The FX work and make-up is there to support and enhance the film not take starring role. I am a big believer in the power of mystery and imagination. Me too. I see you have a rather impressive resume; drawing, sculpting, makeup, hair stylist. Ever do any modelling? I think you would make a great model. Thank you Dave, I do like to step in front of the camera on occasion and model for fashion shows and photoshoots...I would love to start acting again someday. {insert photo here} I hope so! I see you also enjoy graphic novels. Have you ever done one of your own? At school I was forever drawing and making up stories about hideous goblins and super heroes. I then discovered graphic novels and comics and explored them as an art medium. I think creating my own is something I would consider in the future. Speaking of books, who would you say is your favorite author? I think its impossible to choose just one, I have always been a fan of H.G Wells, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jane Austen, Bronte Sisters, Charles Dickens and early Stephen King. How about cinematic horror? Any favs in film? Wow what a question, where to begin! I tend to watch the old 1930's and 40's black and white films, anything with Vincent Price, Boris Karloff or Bela Lugosi, 'White Zombie' and 'The Bat' are two of my favourites. I also have a big love for the 1980's horror films, 'Lost Boys', 'Near Dark' and 'Monster Squad' to name a few. John Carpenter's 'Halloween' and 'The Fog' both made a big impact on me as a child, and I thought the werewolf transformations in Neil Jordan's, 'The Company of Wolves' were visually striking, imaginative and horrific all at the same time. I prefer to watch horror that evokes a creepy, sinister atmosphere and builds tension in the mind, rather than rely on gore tactics to shock an audience. Recently I found 'The Orphanage' to be one of the best modern day horrors. Do you hope to continue a career in the horror film industry? I think you�d be a natural. I certainly would love to continue working in the horror business, it�s been quite a thrill so far. Any last words before you have to leave us? 'Carry on screaming'! As long as ladies like you are out there, we will! *** As a child Evie became fascinated with 1930's and 40's horror films and creature effects.� Immersing herself in the world of art and creation she began drawing and sculpting, until realizing a career in Make-up was her destined profession.� After graduating from a Specialist Make-Up Course, Evie now works as a freelance FX Make-Up and Hair Artist based in London for Film, TV and Theatre.� Credits include numerous west end musicals, photoshoots and short films. As well as a fulfilling career in Make-up, Evie also pursues modeling and acting, having trained at RADA on a short course and performing at the Richmond Theatre.� She was delighted to interview Jamie Foxx on behalf of Empire Film Magazine, whilst promoting his film, 'The Kingdom'. Her interest in cinema was sparked by films such as the Universal Horror Classics, particularly Jack Pierce's work on 'Frankenstein' and 'Bride of Frankenstein', and Roy Ashton's Hammer Horror creations� ''growing up I fell in love with the fantasy world, I remember watching 'Jason and the Argonauts' for the first time and sitting in absolute awe at Ray Harryhausen�s fighting skeletons! I knew then this was the job for me, I'd read monster books, graphic novels and comics to fill my head with the strange and unusual, spending as much time at school in the art room sculpting weird creatures''. In the future Evie hopes to continue her work into more feature films creating original work that inspires others...''As long as I can work in the film industry whether it be make-up or acting, I shall be extremely happy, film is my life''. To contact Evie please email her at: [email protected] or you may just bump into her at your local Forbidden Planet store! � � NVF Magazine Interview With Heidi Martinuzzi {insert photo here heidi martinuzzi/jpeg image/20.1 kb} Good morning, Heidi. How are you today? Well, Golly. I�m tired. It�s been a long day. But thanks for asking! Is it true you were discovered while being killed in a low budget horror film? What's that all about? It�s a total lie. I made that up to sound cool. I am still waiting to be discovered, actually. I ended up in a horror film because I was a journalist and I had interviewed the filmmaker, who then found out I wasn�t fat. It helps to be put in horror films when you aren�t fat. My goodness; you have such a resume I don't know where to start. What prompted you to get involved with Pretty Scary? I mean, other than the obvious. Well, I hated writing for other genre sites and the only way to alleviate that problem and still write is to create your own site/magazine (You know what I�m talking about). As the boss, I get to decide what goes up when, I get into events as press, I get access to cool people to interview and go cool places, and I have no asshole boss who isn�t as smart as I am yelling at me about crap. I suppose I should also say something about how inspired I was to start doing something for women, or something. Actually, I like writing about women. Men can be so boring! Women at least have a different angle on their work and have a huge chip on their shoulder, so it�s easy to get them to talk about �the cause.� What's this about you actually getting stabbed during a prison riot?! That doesn't sound very cool at all. Did you shove the shiv up the assailant's ass? I have to confess that I wasn�t actually stabbed in a prison riot. That, like me dating Prince William, was made up to make me sound more interesting. You fibbed to me again! Naughty girl! I see you have written pieces for Fangoria, Bloody-Disgusting, and Femme Fatales, just to name several. What kind of pieces do you contribute? Nosy little shit, aren't I? I write stuff about horror, and/or women, mostly! I�ve only done a few pieces for Fangoria. They don�t like to use me for stuff, possibly it is personal. Bloody-Disgusting I used to write for until I decided that writing for free and getting yelled at by Brad Miska sucked. Femme Fatales was a great gig � until they published an interview with Sheri Moon Zombie after hiring me to write a piece on Sheri Moon Zombie and not paying me for it or telling me what their plans were. It really pissed me off. Paul Zimmerman was the editor at the time. So, I sold that Sheri Moon Zombie interview to Sirens of Cinema instead, and wrote for them until I got into an argument with the editor after he published a few interviews that originally ran on Pretty-Scary, without giving my site any credit or mention in the magazine. So basically, I guess, I don�t like editors. Most of them are jerks and they treat their writers like total shit and pay them next to nothing. In my experience, only 1 or 2 editors of horror magazines are actually people you�d want to spend any time with. So I became an editor of PS, because in most likelihood, I am also not a person most people would like to write for. Now this is interesting; how did you manage to graduate HighSchool at the age of 14? Talk about a child prodigy! Well, I have an I.Q. of about 160, which is high, but not amazing. Frankly, I also made that up about high school. I graduated at 19, like everyone else in my family. What's this about a Pulitzer Prize? Jeez... is there anything you can't do? I did actually win a Pulitzer. I wrote a treatise on Cryptozoology (one of my passions) and it got a rousing applause. It dealt with unicorns, mostly, and the theoretical practicality of their relation to a common religious mythos inspired by actual animal records and fossils. Fun stuff! Now for some boring Q&A; What would you say is your favorite horror film? How about book? I know that may cover alot of ground. Sorry... MY Fave horror film has GOT to be.. Dead Alive, AKA Brain Dead by Peter Jackson before he became an asswipe. (asswipeage started around Lord of the Rings). It�s got everything I love: gore, humor, and excessive violence. It has a special cheesiness and appeal that is hard to find anywhere else. My book is about female horror film directors from the beginning of film up until now. You can imagine that that�s a lot of women. Most people can only name about ten or even 15 if they are lucky- there are actually over 250. And that�s not counting fantasy and sci-fi movies. The book also covers thrillers. Many of the first �horror� films made by women were not considered horror. Still, even more modern ones aren�t (like Jane Campion�s In The Cut or Mary Harron�s American Psycho). A �horror� film is a more degrading category than �thriller�, so most theatrical horror films try to use that as their �genre� instead. Ida Lupino and Wendy Toye, tow brilliant �thriller� directors in the 1950�s, are definitely a big part of the book. Do you hope to still be in the horror industry a long time from now, at least in some way ? I hope I am. I love the horror genre. I hope so. I mean, I will be old sooner rather than later so no one is going to be putting me in their low budget movies for very long� but I hope I can write for as long as is humanly possible and hopefully have someone read what I write. I love film and writing about film. I can�t imagine not being able to do that.
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