In this raw and revealing episode, we dive deep with Allison Pittel, breakout star of indie horror hits Stream and Screamboat. From her leap to NYC’s acting grind to the Meisner method that shaped her craft, Allison unpacks the real journey behind the scream queen spotlight.
🎬 SEGMENTS INCLUDE:
- Making the move to NYC & surviving the audition hustle
- Finding truth in terror through Meisner technique
- Behind the scenes of Stream – trauma, tension & truth
- Screamboat’s final girl twist & late-night ferry shoots
- How horror fuels emotional depth & catharsis
- Daily rituals, reads, and what’s next beyond blood and guts
🔥 Whether you’re an actor, horror fanatic, or pop culture obsessive, this episode is a must-listen. We talk emotional stamina, genre tropes, character-building, and why horror is more than just screams—it’s survival with soul.
Find out more about Allison
https://www.instagram.com/allisonpittel?igsh=MWR4d3ZrNnNrNHgwMw==
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Audio and sound by: Gabe Fletcher
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