Today we have an extra special guest joining us.
You'll know her from the blood-soaked Terrifier franchise in which she plays Victoria Heyes, the infamous final girl turned villain and today Samantha Scaffidi joins us to discuss her career as a scream queen, actor, director and activist. Please welcome Samantha!
Chapters
00:00 Introducing special guest Samantha Scaffidi
00:35 Samantha’s current project 'Open Your Eyes' and the inspiration behind her short film
01:31 How did Samantha get her start in acting and filmmaking?
04:57 How did Samantha originally become involved in the Terrifier franchise which is now a huge beast at the box office!
07:02 How does Samantha feel about the impact that the Terrifier movies have made on the horror genre?
08:38 Samantha’s new book "I Didn't Know How To Tell You" and the process behind it
12:54 Samantha’s views on the horror genre
15:55 The Substance and Samantha’s thoughts on Coralie Fargeat
17:05 Samantha’s work with the nonprofit organization RAINN
26:06 Samantha’s upcoming Spanish film Ocaso and other projects?
28:49 Could Terrifier work in a TV Adaptation and would Samantha star in one?
30:31 Are the Terrifier movies misunderstood as misogynistic?
34:17 Do you have a favourite horror film?
39:39 Final Destination 3 and tanning beds
41:15 Samantha’s advice for exploring acting and directing
46:20 Recognition at fan conventions and imposter syndrome
47:07 Samantha’s hopes for future of the horror genre
49:25 Terrifier sending a signal to major studios for original creativity
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