#12 - Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects)

Bill Moseley, best known for his iconic roles as Chop Top in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2" and Otis B. Driftwood in Rob Zombie's ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ trilogy, joins us in the Crypt to discuss behind-the-scenes details of his most notorious roles and the path that led him to horror stardom. From his early days as Chop Top to his career-defining role as Otis in Rob Zombie's films, Bill walks us through his unexpected entry into acting after a career in journalism, his encounter with the Manson Family, and his reflections on working with visionary directors like Rob Zombie, Sam Raimi, Clint Eastwood, and Tobe Hooper. Hear how Bill Moseley embraces the world of horror both on and off the screen, his thoughts on the evolution of the genre, and personal anecdotes with fellow horror icons. From behind-the-scenes memories to insights into the art of terror, we'll explore what '3 From Hell' would have been like with Captain Spaulding, favorite horror films, personal fears, and more. – 🎥 Subscribe: youtube.com/@talksfromthecrypt Follow us: Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Bill Moseley – https://instagram.com/choptopmoseley / http://www.choptopsbbq.com/

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CHAPTERS:

00:00-Introduction

01:03-The Start of Bill Moseley’s Acting Career

04:20-Halloween Traditions, Grave Rubbing Misadventures with Police at a Cemetery

07:46-Early Influences: Horror Hosts & Shock Theater

10:54-Pitching a Short Film to SNL & Tobe Hooper

24:03-Playing Dead in Movies is Harder Than it Looks

26:07-Tobe Hooper and Kit Carson offer the role of Chop Top

28:15-First Hollywood Heartbreak

34:12-Not Having A Goal to Act

37:38-Getting the role of Chop Top in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2’, How He Felt About the Comedic Tones

43:59-Preparing to Play Chop Top As His First Role, Warehouse Caught On Fire?

50:12-TCM2 Censorship Battles & Drive-In Fame, Public Reception, and Moving to Hollywood

54:56-What Bill's Portrayal of Otis Was Like Before Rob Pried His Hands Off of Chop Top, ‘House of 1000 Corpses’

58:39-Filming ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ on the Universal Studios Backlot

1:00:28-How Columbine and 9/11 Impacted the Distribution for ‘House of 1000 Corpses’, Universal Studios Dropped the Movie

1:05:20-Behind 'The Devil's Rejects': Deleted Scenes & Character Evolution

1:08:02-Bill's Motel Scene with Priscilla Barnes, Almost Backing Out. "Art is not safe.”

1:15:55-Winning the Audience Over Despite Playing Despicable Characters, 'Tutti F**kin' Frutti'

1:17:28-Getting Pitched '3 From Hell'

1:23:00-Sid Haig's Health, What 3 From Hell Would Have Been Like With Captain Spaulding

1:25:12-‘3 From Hell’ Was Made in Only 20 Days, Richard Brake's Performance

1:29:15-Launching into Horror Stardom, Working With Various Directors, & Getting to Play Chop Top Again

1:35:55-How Bill Moseley Prepares to Play His Characters

1:40:05-What if Bill Had Never Entered Hollywood?

1:45:02-Traveling the World, the Middle East, and Fears

1:49:58-Acting in a Play that The Manson Family Came to Watch, Spirits of The Theatre

1:58:22-Venturing into Musicals with 'Repo: The Genetic Opera'

2:00:04-Still Working As An Actor, Getting Older In Horror, Young Directors, Favorite Horror Films, The Beauty of the Horror Genre, Living in the Moment

2:05:06-Outro