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Interview:
By Gavin Schmitt
So Kristyn, what was your first
acting experience like?
The first thing I ever acted in was THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
I played Marta, the seven year old girl. I started dancing when I
was five so I was no stranger to the stage or an audience, but
it was the first time I was able to act, sing and dance in
front of people. I fell in love with it! I still have a
great love for musical theatre and I try to find time to do
shows when I get a chance.
You’ve been working rather
frequently with Charles Band, who is something of a legend
in the world of B-movies. What's it like working with him?
Charlie is an incredibly supportive director who works
very quickly. All three of the movies I shot with him were
filmed in about seven days. He gives his actors a lot of
creative freedom and always has a positive energy on set. As
a result, there is a great camaraderie amongst the cast and
crew. It has always been a wonderful experience.
In another interview, you said
prior to working with Band you had some favorite low budget
horror films. What are they?
I like JUST BEFORE DAWN, which is a great little 80s flick… and
of course KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE. I mean, with a
title like that… what’s not to love? Plus, clowns are just
really fucking scary!
Along with Charles Band, you’ve
worked with Sid Haig, Michael Berryman and Bill Moseley. I
met Bill in Chicago and he was quite a storyteller. Any
juicy stories to share about him or anyone else?
It's interesting doing a movie that shoots in such a
short time span because you really don’t get to spend a lot
of time with the other actors. In fact, I didn’t have any
scenes with Sid Haig or Michael Berryman, so I never
actually met them. I did get to work with Bill, and although
I don’t have any juicy stories to tell, I can tell you he is
hilarious and great to be on set with. He always kept me
laughing!
You’ve also worked with “scream
queen” Tiffany Shepis. How was that and would you want to be
considered a scream queen?
Interestingly enough, Tiffany is known as a scream queen,
and I’ve certainly done my fair share of horror films, but
we actually met working on the teen comedy PRETTY COOL 2. Not only is she a wonderful actress, but she is
one of the funniest people I’ve met. As far as being a
scream queen… I don’t mind being considered one for now. I
have a great love and respect for the horror genre.
Have you had any unusual
reactions (or OVER-reactions) from a fan?
Honestly, I have only had extremely positive experiences
with my fans. They are some of the most supportive and kind
people, and the letters I have received are amazing.
What frightens you?
The unknown… oh, and anything that stings (bees, wasps,
etc.). Put me in a movie where the world is being taken over
by killer bees, and you will hear me scream like never
before.
Hypothetical question: The world
is taken over by zombies and supplies are scarce; what would
you do for a Klondike bar?
I’d rather have pizza =)
Your next film is called
CARVER. What's this film about and where does your character
fit in?
It’s a story about 5 friends who take a camping trip to
the mountain town of Halcyon Ridge. They meet the Carver
brothers and agree to help them clean out the old shed. They
soon start poking around and find some bizarre and
disturbing horror films that they soon end up “starring” in
themselves. My character, Rachel, is a pretty funny girl.
Her and her boyfriend, Zack (Jonathan Rockett) are the
perfect comedy duo, who are known for causing a scene
wherever they go. In fact, I think if it weren’t for them,
the creepy snuff films would have never been found in the
shack… setting us up for all the murder and mayhem!
Different horror fans like
different things. Some like suspense, others like gore and
still others I think just show up hoping for a gratuitous
shower scene. What should the audience expect?
There is definitely suspense, and a TON of gore. A LOT of
gore! Sorry guys, no gratuitous shower scene…but I do run
around in my underwear holding a pitchfork. I can say that
the fans will leave feeling completely satisfied. I think
this movie has everything and more that people want to see.
I also should give credit to the cast for being so amazing.
This movie is packed with some of the greatest, most
dedicated actors and I feel fortunate I was able to work
with them.
Your resume is already packed
with horror gems. Are horror fans going to be seeing more of
you?
In June, the fans can look for the release of DEAD MAN'S
HAND, followed by the release of CARVER later this year.
At the moment I have a few projects I’m working on, but none
of them are of the horror genre. I will always love making
horror films, but I also like a bit of variety.
Any last words for the fans?
Avoid running around in the woods wearing [only] your
underwear! BUT, if you must do it… always carry a pitchfork.
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Actress
Kristyn Green
