Christie: Halloween was super! My favorite holiday. Witches New Year, you know. I have forever wanted to get married at Stonehenge on Halloween. I’ll let you know if I ever do. This year we went to my neighbor’s house- Halloween is his birthday. We had a big party. He dressed up like Jason Voorhees and did a wonderful dance with a knife. Very amusing.

Owen: You are often linked w/ the films of Dante Tomaselli - you were Sister Madeline in Desecration, Mrs. Salo in Horror, and Judy Leeds in his newest surreal horror opus Satan's Playground. What do you think it is that connects you personally or professionally?

Christie: Personally, I have some belief in reincarnation and I have a sneaking suspicion I have known Dante in a previous life. We share an unusual connection and seem to think along the same lines a good deal of the time. A lot of words don’t seem to be needed.

Owen: What has been the hardest thing he has ever asked you to do in a performance?

Christie: One day we were in New Jersey shooting a few scenes, and he put me out on the second story roof of a condo in a nun’s habit and asked me to lie down and hang onto the window sill- so I wouldn’t fall off the roof. Then from inside, he shot my face through the window that I was hanging onto for dear life.

Owen: He usually casts you as such truly nasty characters. Is it therapeutic, frightening, fun, or just another role- to portray such devilish folks?

Christie: I love to play the villain. In real life, people always think I’m either the victim or the nice one. Dante was able to see the real picture- all the little demons I house within. This is my favorite type of character to play.

Owen: So tell me a bit about Satan's Playground.

Christie: SATAN’S PLAYGROUND is so entertaining and imaginative. The visuals are incredible, and the acting is terrific. The story is great- being based on the Jersey Devil legend. It is really riveting and enjoyable- Irma Ste. Paul is unbelievable in this.

Owen: In that film you also share the screen with a lot of horror actors - Ed Neal (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Ellen Sandweiss (The Evil Dead), Irma St. Paule, Ron Milkie, and Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) to name a few.  Did that cause a sort of camaraderie amongst the cast?

Christie: I had such a good time working with such talented and creative people. I really am blessed. Even off the set, we all acted and reacted with each other in such great ways- so much fun. I had wonderful conversations with Edwin Neal (who I’m secretly in love with - don’t tell him). Felissa Rose is an amazing actress and person to work with - and such great energy to be around. Ellen Sandweiss is an amazing human being - I had such fun getting to know them and hope to work with them a lot more in the years to come.

Owen: Sort of along those lines...What is the horror convention experience like from "the other side of the table"? Is the staunch loyalty of the fan base sometimes disconcerting?

Christie: I love horror conventions. I can’t believe there are so many fans. I’m always interested to talk to them and hear what they enjoy (or don’t) about the films.

Owen: Any oddest fan request you would like to share?

Christie: Oddest fan request? Hmmm - good question. Not really anything that peculiar yet. People write and ask for signed pictures- nothing too out of the ordinary there. Maybe some one will request something weird soon and give me something to talk about?

Owen: Mr. Tomaselli is also featuring you in his new film The Ocean filming in Puerto Rico..any hints as to the story or character?

Christie: THE OCEAN- now this is something! I guess I am coming back as someone I was before- but I can’t let the cat out of the bag until it’s finished!

Owen: Hmmm, Christie & Dante & all the religious symbolism and agony...it all seems a bit connected doesn't it?

Christie: The Religious symbolism is definitely interesting. I’m not much for organized religion- yet the other day I went out to lunch and this man walked up to me (who I’d never seen before) and out of the blue asked me what I thought of DANTE’S INFERNO. So I asked him what he thought of his DIVINE COMEDY. To me this is all a bit bizarre, but then again we have to realize that all things are connected. I always believe there’s a reason for everything- I know people that don’t – but yes, Dante & Christie and the religious thing - What is the connection?

Owen: This past summer you were also in Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" & recently you filmed "The Hoax" with Richard Gere - what were those ultimate Hollywood experiences like coming from the smaller horror realm?

Christie: Watching Stephen Spielberg was incredible. He is extremely methodical- just knows exactly what he wants and goes straight for it. Richard Gere was just Richard Gere.

Owen: What do you find to be the primary differences between stage acting and film acting and specifically horror film acting?

Christie: I tend to play a lot of comedy on stage. In film, I seem to play the macabre and horrific. The mediums are so different. On stage sometimes it’s easier because you’re going from point A to point Z. The story progresses. You only have to do it once. You can get there emotionally. In film you have to do it a million times over and over again. It’s really a challenge to come back to that same emotion again and again for no reason. That’s the actor’s challenge on film. I never rehearse for film - I learn the lines then wing it. It’s got to be fresh; from the heart - the camera doesn’t lie - neither should the actor.

Owen: Initially you started as a playwright and then became a staage actress and then branched out into film- do you ever plan to go full circle and write a screenplay?

Christie: I’ve been working on writing a screenplay and lately have had writers block. I’ve got ideas for different scenes, but can’t seem to put them in order. I’m hoping this comes together before I’m departed.

Owen: Do you have any other projects in the offing you would like to talk about?

Christie: I’m apparently cast in Ryan Wickes new film CLARITY. This is about a woman who can’t remember anything. I think they typecast. This is actually a comedy and I’m looking forward to it! Hopefully in April!

Owen: What scares you in real life?

Christie: What scares me in real life? MYSELF!!!!!