The Terrifier franchise is hugely successful monetarily and has become part of the cultural lexicon. These movies have elevated B-horror and taken their place in the annals of film history, with the third film becoming the highest grossing unrated movie of all time. At the center of these movies is actress Samantha Scaffidi, who plays Victoria Heyes. Her work in these splatter films is revelatory, and I was so excited to sit down with her to talk about making it in Hollywood and being one of the faces of the franchise. Let's take a splattercore dive into the interview below. - YouTube www.youtube.com Editor's note: the following interview is edited for length and clarity. No Film School: Hey Samantha! Terrifier 3 has already made independent film history as the highest-grossing unrated film of all time. What has it been like to watch this franchise grow in popularity?Samantha Scaffidi: It’s surreal. There are so many incredibly talented artists and hardworking individuals who have worked out of pure passion and belief over the past decade to bring to life Damien Leone's vision and to see this acknowledged is extremely validating. NFS: As a writer/director yourself, can you think of any creative lessons or takeaways from your experiences with the Terrifier franchise, particularly considering you were able to trace the arc of your character Victoria across all three films?Scaffidi: My greatest takeaway has been from watching Damien Leone over the years. I've witnessed his determination, dedication to his craft and vision, and ability...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 5 December