Krista - can you start the www.racksandrazors.com readers off with a visual
and describe the room where you're answering
these questions?
I am in fact
outside of the L.A.X. airport in Los Angeles.
Let's see, there is a black man walking past, I
think he is at a disagreement with himself. There
are a group of Vietnamese men, to my right, just
looking at me. There are a group of Vietnamese
men to my left.... looking at me
You
are in pre-production as Regine Hunter in 'Vendetta'
with Lee "Matt Houston"
Horsley. How did that role come about?
Yes,
I was contacted on behalf of my performance in
"Filthy". Sheri Lawrence who played my
mama, Fermie is involved in the production as
well. The role is going to be great fun and I am
looking forward to working with such incredible
people.
You
also starred as Agent Lori Harris in the Ziad
Ahmed written/directed movie 'Real
Premonition' (2005). Tell me about that
film.
I
am very proud to have been a part of "Real
Premonition". The role was intense for me,
in addition to being a successful contrast to the
roles I have been accepting. I play agent Lori
Harris on a mission with my partner to bust the
mob. The story is intense. It was shot
beautifully by Dave A. Barrett, cinematographer
and filmed in both Florida and Morocco. I am
especially proud of it because it taught me to
push myself beyond my limits with no complaints.
I have a great fear of being underwater- in fact;
I have to plug my nose to go under. I had 1 day
to learn to scuba dive and choreograph an
underwater scene with Ziad. Well, I did it
without hesitation and I had a blast!!
Have
you ever had a premonition of something that is
going to happen you or someone you know or some
event?
I
am very in tune spiritually and open to
experiences. I have had many premonitions. The
most intense was when I was about 9 years old. I
was staying with my grandma and my little sister
was at home with my mom. I had a horrible, sick
feeling and I jumped off of the couch and told my
aunt there is something wrong with my mom. I told
her to call her, now! My aunt looked at me
confused and with fear, she called. My little
sister answered and said my mom was sleeping. I
was yelling to wake her up. She attempted 2
times. My mom wouldn't wake up. Then my aunt knew
by my emotions and the situation that something
was wrong. It turned out that my mother had
attempted suicide by swallowing a bottle of
sleeping pills. They said at the hospital, it was
just moments before she would have passed for
good. I have had others, like a car accident I
was in. I had a dream about it prior.
Now
we go on to the "character with great
names" portion of the interview. First up,
tell me about your work as Necro Nancy in 'The
Nightmare Collection' (2004).
The
Nightmare Collection is a compilation DVD of
Indie horror films. My character Necro Nancy
hosted. She speaks of her back-story and revenge
mission throughout hosting. The major details of
how she became Necro Nancy will be played out in
upcoming editions.
Okay
- and while we're talking about names. Tell me
all about your character "Pussey" in
the horror short 'Filthy'
(2003). With a name like that you've got to have
a most vivid memory of shooting the movie.
It
is actually pronounced Puss-ee. Yes, I sure do
have vivid memories of shooting that one! First
of all, my character was a sexy, insane,
childlike product of incest. That in itself was a
fun challenge! The whole shooting experience is
one that will forever be with me. The cast and
crew are all still close, we spent so many hard
working, grueling hours together, we just became
a real family...not to mention, we had so much
fun, I never laughed so much in my life. It was a
lot of fun, when us dirty, bloody crazy looking
characters chilled outside during breaks, waving
at the traffic and ultimately cops as they passed
us doing a double take.
I
want to hear about your excellently titled
upcoming scare flick 'Carnevil'.
What attracted you to the project?
First of all, I
was attracted to Carnevil because it is a Film
State 51 Production. In addition, the best fuckin
script I have read. Andy lalino is a member of
Film State 51, he wrote and directed
"Filthy". Andrew Allen wrote
"Carnevil". The script is phenomenal
and I am psyched!! It is immensely scary. I
cannot wait to do my magic with my character
"Tyler". Realistically, I don't think
it could get more scary than taking a happy,
colorful childhood fantasy and flipping it to
create a horror experience as they so
intellectually state: Mayhem in the Midway...
As
Scream Queen for February 2006 did you get some
cool certificate or placard or a t-shirt or any
cool perks? I'm curious about how that title came
about from the website www.screamqueen.com ?
I
got the most important treat I could
receive...recognition.
Do
you have any other projects in the works you
would like to plug, brag, or inform the www.racksandrazors.com readers about?
Currently
I am shooting with the notorious Rob Simms of
Fitness Models International among many other
great magazines. You can check out some pics on
my site: http://thereelkrista.com. none . I am also
producing a music video for up and coming hip-hop
artist Jakeh. My Production Company is Intrepid
Rock Productions- where courage is set in stone.
Ya like my slogan don't ya??? I am working on my
own script "1527" and my book about
breaking cycles that bind us into our perpetual
negative processes.
So
where do you want this career in films to take
you?
I
want this career to take me wherever I am meant
to go. You do what you love, for the love, and
the rest will follow. Remember that saying,
especially during trying times. Do you have an
overarching game plan or are you just riding with
it? My game plan is in the works, all aspects of
filmmaking. Performing, Writing, Directing.
I
know you have started doing the horror convention
- Chiller in particular. What was that experience
like?
Chiller
was amazing. I felt so honored and amazed as to
the reaction and recognition by my fans. It was
wonderful meeting celebrities and I will be back
next year!!
Was
there any celebrity you've met at the horror
convention circuit that just blew you away?
I
loved Frank Vincent. He was a pleasure and I am a
big fan. Herschel Gordon Lewis made me feel so
special, and he made sure I was aware that we
would be working together. Sweet, wonderful man.
Vampires,
werewolves, zombies, witches, ghosts, cannibals,
aliens, creatures, telemarketers --- which one is
your favorite horror sub-genre Krista - and why?
I
love serial killers. Part to do with the fact
that I have always been fascinated by their
thought process and life experiences. The serial
killer movies get me because their frightening
behavior truly exists.
Okay,
we're pulling the car into the Krista Grotte
Drive In. What three horror flicks are on the
triple bill tonight and what goodies are they
going to be serving up at the concession stand?
Three
horror flicks include "The Devil's
Rejects" cause that is one of my favorites,
where we will be serving
"Chinese-Japanese-Dirty Knees-Look at
these...fried eggs. Natural Born Killers will be
served with "How fuckin Sexy am I now cop
donuts" The scene where Mallory beats the
cops ass...love that part!! Can't forget
Fahrenheit 9/11 great horror flick to me. We will
be serving The Politician Platter with that one.
What
makes you go psycho in real life?
14
Beers. I'll take on King Kong.
What
scares you in real life?
Waking
up after 14 beers to recap my brawl with King
Kong. |