Interview by Melissa Antoinette Garza Nowadays, it’s difficult to find a great horror film. Whether it’s a major motion picture or a low budget flick, so often the audiences are disappointed. Thankfully, sometimes there are surprises. Just as I was shocked at how amazing The Conjuring (2013) turned out […]
Interviews
MADMAN: We Dared to Say His Name Above a Whisper: Paul Ehlers Brings the Madman to Scared Stiff
Exclusive Interview by Geno McGahee “I think a return to something a little more suspenseful, something to keep us more on edge, and then have the payoff rather than starting by dropping pails of blood from the first frame is the way to go.”– Paul Ehlers, the Madman When you […]
MADISON COUNTY Filmmaker Eric England Speaks: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scream, and the Future of Horror
Interview by Geno McGahee One of my favorite films is THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. It was a raw and powerful horror movie that has stood the test of time. It has been built on poorly and often imitated, but the original is stands alone. There are certain films that fail […]
The Beatles, Boxing & Bob Dylan: Joel Gilbert Speaks
Exclusive Interview by Geno McGahee “It appears that Floyd Mayweather, JR., has lost interest in facing any stiff competition. His biggest challenges right now seem to be the IRS and the Las Vegas police department.” – Joel Gilbert In 1999, I went to go see THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and […]
From the Boxing Ring to Hollywood: Superman Star Jack O’Halloran Speaks to Scared Stiff About His Remarkable Life, Part III
Interview by Geno McGahee “I was in there though when there were some great fighters, and I’m glad about that because I beat some great fighters, and nobody can ever take that away from me.”—Jack O’Halloran Jack O’Halloran has proven that he is a man of many hats and skills. […]
From the Boxing Ring to Hollywood: Superman Star Jack O’Halloran Speaks to Scared Stiff About His Remarkable Life, Part II
Interview by Geno McGahee “If Richard Donner had been able to finish Superman II his way, it would have been an incredible film.”—Jack O’Halloran In 1974, the boxing career of Jack O’Halloran, and the movie career began. In 1975, he played a lead role in the movie “Farewell My Lovely” […]
From the Boxing Ring to Hollywood: Superman Star Jack O’Halloran Speaks to Scared Stiff About His Remarkable Life, Part I
Interview by Geno McGahee “I was given a good talent and I never really took care of it.”—Jack O’Halloran Most people know Jack O’Halloran from his movie career. His portrayal of the mute super villain “Non” in Superman and Superman II may be his most memorable performance, but before he […]
From the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the World of Horror: Jack Jones Speaks of His Remarkable Life and His Horror Classic “The Comeback”
Interview by Geno McGahee “Little films that are beautiful and satiric pop up once in a while, but there are special theaters for that now, but now everything has to be megastar, mega action, or mega shock.”—Jack Jones In 1978 a horror movie was released called “The Comeback.” It was […]
We Dared to Say His Name Above a Whisper: Paul Ehlers Brings the Madman to Scared Stiff, Part II
Exclusive Interview by Geno McGahee “I just hope that it’s something that gives everybody a fright or a smile or both.”–Paul Ehlers, the Madman I have been saying basically since my first viewing of MADMAN that a sequel was in order. After his house burned to the ground, he was […]
We Dared to Say His Name Above a Whisper: Paul Ehlers Brings the Madman to Scared Stiff, Part I
Exclusive Interview by Geno McGahee “I think a return to something a little more suspenseful, something to keep us more on edge, and then have the payoff rather than starting by dropping pails of blood from the first frame is the way to go.”– Paul Ehlers, the Madman When you […]
Fighting Slashers and Cutting Film: An Interview with Forris Day JR
Interview by Geno McGahee “I like the fact that we are making something that people can watch and enjoy a hundred years from now.” –Forris Day, JR. When I wrote my latest production “FAMILY SECRET,” there were several things that needed to be done. I needed a budget, cinematographer, special […]
From the West Coast to the East Coast: Jaki-Valensi Lauper Speaks to Scared Stiff about the Movie Business and her Continued Success
Interview by Geno McGahee “Never give up! You’re never too young or too old to pursue your dream. Don’t let negative or jealous people persuade you otherwise.” – Jaki Valensi-Lauper Jaki Valensi-Lauper is a well schooled and talented actress currently starring in three films: THE CLEARING, THE WHISPER ON THE […]