#92 - Talking Terrifier and Projects with Samantha Scaffidi

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? 8:38 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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