CHRISTA CAMPBELL: ON THE RISE WITH DAY OF THE DEAD'S GRAND DAME! by Brian Kirst

Let's state the obvious. Christa Campbell is hot! She is, also, wicked funny and incredibly determined. After starting out as a model, she began appearing in roles that capitalized on her looks. You can catch her, briefly, as Tommy Lee' s girlfriend in the comedy, 'The New Guy'. Recently, she has been racking up genre film credits. She is simply delicious as the Milk Maid in '2001 Maniacs' . More importantly, perhaps, she next appears in the Neil LaBute re-dux of 'The Wicker Man' and is set to perform in the much anticipated 'Day of the Dead' remake. You can check her out at www.christacampbell.com or in the sassy interview below.


  Brian: You have appeared in many different comedy and horror productions. Do you prefer to make folks laugh or cringe in terror? Or are you an Almond Joy type of gal and enjoy a little of both?

Christa: I actually love doing action and horror films. It's fun to scream, cry and kick some ass!

Brian: What led you down the crazy path to show business? Was it a strong desire you were born with or did the transfusion come later in life?

Christa: I started out as a model, and that got boring really quickly.

Brian: What was it like to work with Tommy Lee on 'The New Guy'?

Christa: Tommy is great! I've actually met him a few times. He's like a big child - really nice, really fun with lots of energy!!! I was actually really surprised how sweet he was.

Brian: It must have been cool to play a scientist in 'Mosquito Man' , but were you disappointed that your character met her demise at the end of a bullet instead of a battle to the death with the slimy titular creature?

Christa: I had never been shot before, so it was fun to act that out, and the struggle with the prisoner!

Brian: You have worked with Mosquito Man's director Tibor Takacs on more than one occasion. How did that association come about?

Christa: Tibor is a great hard working director. He was very nice to let me be in his movies!

Brian: Is there one incident or story that stands out in your mind from being on the set on a Takacs' production?

Christa: Yes. We were shooting a movie in Vancouver in the winter in the ocean at 3 am. Tabor says, "You know you're going in there." And I'm like, "Yeah. I know. I can barely swim and can only be in there for like 5 seconds!" Did I mention it was pouring down rain?

Brian: It appears from the special features on the '2001 Maniacs' DVD that your role grew in importance once you got on set. Is this true?

Christa: No, I think all the maniacs have their moment. It was a huge cast, and in the sequel, I believe, that number has slimmed down. There won't be so many characters.

Brian: How long did it take to film your magnum opus scene with Dylan Edrington? The special effects were wild, but must have been time consuming.

Christa: We had to shoot it in like 2 takes. It was the end of a long day, and if we didn't finish we would have to shoot it back in L.A. Did I mention 5 minutes before the scene, Tim, the director, got stung by wasps in his ear?

Brian: Edrington seems like a zany guy. Do you have any particular remembrances from working on that scene with him?

Christa: He is very sweet and a great actor. His ass looks great in the movie!

Brian: You recently worked with Neil LaBute on 'The Wicker Man' remake. That's huge! What role do you portray in the remake?

Christa: I'm Donna. I have the first 2 opening scenes when you first see Nic (Cage). It was great!

Brian: LaBute is simply an amazing artist. Do you have any vivid impressions from working with him?

Christa: He has a big Afro! Did I mention he's brilliant!

Brian: A silly one - If someone could give you the perfect gift - what would it be?

Christa: The perfect man.

Brian: Lastly, are there any upcoming projects that we should look out for? Do you have any final thoughts, hopes, dreams, plans that you'd like to share with the eager Racks and Razors clientele?

Christa: Yah. I'm in the 'Day of the Dead' remake. It's gonna be wicked!