LUCKY LUC: ACTOR/MODEL LUC BERNIER EMBRACES THE HORROR MOVIE SCENE by Owen Keehnen

Canadian hottie Luc Bernier has an impressive string of horror flicks to his credit. The 27 year old has made several films with indie horror favorite Steve Sessions ('Southern Gothic' , 'Torment' , and 'At the House of Madness'). He has written and directed the horror short 'Diary of Nightmares' and written and starred in several other scare flicks such as 'Evilution' , 'To Dream or not to Dream' and 'Demon of Temptation'. In addition he has co-starred in 'Wolfika' with Lucien Eisenach and Laura Giglio, 'She Demons of the Black Sun' , 'Countess Bathoria's Graveyard Picture Show' and his newest title the recently wrapped 'Warriors of the Apocalypse' with Debbie D. and Darian Caine. Luc was nice enough to take a bit of his vacation time to answer a few questions in this exclusive www.racksandrazors.com interview. Enjoy his fabulousness!


  Luc, why don't you start all the racks and razors readers off with a visual and describe the room where you are answering these questions.

Well, actually, I am on vacation for the holidays, so I am not even home. I am in an office in a garage, with a little couch and books and a window with a view into the backyard.

First off why don't you tell me a little about your character Ringo in your newest film 'Warriors of the Apocalypse' with Debbie D. and Darian Caine.

Last July, I got the chance to be part of the cast of Killer Wolf Films fourth feature film called 'Warriors of the Apocalypse'. It was shot in Pennsylvania. I was there for a couple of days. I had a blast! I played Ringo, the leader of a gang of bad guys. It was very much fun to do and I got to be around so many cool people! Great experience! Darian Caine, Pamela Sutch and Amara Arielle and all the people in my gang are really wonderful to work with. And Len, the director is a very cool guy! I am good friends with Debbie D, but unfortunately, for the shooting of this movie, I wasn't there when she shot her scenes. The movie should be available sometimes in 2009! Check out www.killerwolffilms.com

You've also worked several times with writer/director Steve Sessions in 'At the House of Madness', 'Torment' and 'Southern Gothic'. What has been the greatest lesson you have learned from watching him behind the camera?

I was a fan of Steve's work even before I started acting in his movies. He has a good vision of what he's doing, what he wants on camera and what he wants to create. He makes good suspense scenes with cool twists. And the shoots goes pretty fast because he knows exactly what he needs for the editing. And he is really easy to work with. I trust him and I know what he\rquote s going to do will work fine! He also has around him actors/actresses who just want to get the best for him. Check out www.b-horror.com

I ask that question too because you have directed and written as well as acted...which of the three is your favorite to do and which of the three has provided the greatest challenge?

Well, I've only directed a couple of very small short projects. I still have to do a full feature sometime in the future. I definitely want to do it. I would say the best experience was doing 'Diary of Nightmares' because it was the first one. I wasn't stressed about it and it was funny to do with people like Kimberly Lynn Cole, Isabelle Stephen, Lucien Eisenach, Kerri Taylor and Steve Sessions ....

Do you have any other upcoming film projects you want to be sure to tell the readers about?

Well, I was in three movies in 2008. The anthology 'At the House of Madness' is already released on the 50 Movies Pack Catacomb of Creepshows. I got to work with my good friend Donna Hamblin on the segment I am in and we had a wonderful time. As said earlier, 'Warriors of the Apocalypse' will be available sometime in 2009. I also worked in another anthology in September. The anthology is called 'Frankenstein Unlimited'. All the segments in the film are directed by different directors. The one I am in was directed by my friend Maude Michaud and the segment is called 'Reflection'. I played the part of Mark, the boyfriend of the lead actress. As for 2009, I do have several POSSIBLE projects... so I don't want to say too much about them. But the first one should be filmed early March and will be directed by Steve Sessions. I might work on another one in March in Maine and I really hope it works out! And I might appear in a new movie with Suzi Lorraine sometime in May/June... few more I am not sure yet, so.... we'll see! Wish me luck! I still do modeling few times a year! That's always fun!

You have costarred with a whole string of scream queens in several projects. I will give you the costars name and you tell me your lasting impression of them or something about the lady that surprised you...
"Laura Giglio"

Laura is a really sweet woman and she is totally passionate about acting. She gives 100 per cent all the time and she's always smiling and very friendly. I wish her to be in many more movies.

Isabelle Stephen

Isabelle is a really good friend of mine. I get to see her often since we are both from Montreal and we worked together in many projects! She is such a doll, funny, always having fun! She's a real trooper!

Melantha Blackthorne

I was in a couple of movies with Melantha, but we never worked together on set though. We write each other though and I met her in the past. She is very lovely lady. I hope I get to work with her face to face soon!

Suzi Lorraine

Suzi is a very good friend. She is friendly, talented and gorgeous. She always has something interesting to say and it's always nice to see her. She is classy!

Amy Lynn Best

Well, we both appeared in 'Countess Bathoria's Graveyard Picture Show' which is an anthology but we weren't in the same segment. I don't know when it's going to be released, but I cannot wait to see her work in the movie!

Back in the 1950s they had the films 'I was a Teenage Frankenstein', 'I was a Teenage Werewolf', etc. If there were a film made of Luc Bernier's teenage years it would be called I was a Teenage ___________________ because...

I was a Teenage Luc with hair... because I am now a 27 years old guy without hair! hehe

What was the first movie to scare the shit out of you?

Wow... I think it was 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3'. I was around 8 years old and my best friend loved horror movies. I just remember being really scared of Freddy and I thought he wouldn't be able to find me under my blanket... yeah... I wasn't that bright....

We're pulling the car into the Luc Bernier Drive In. What three horror flicks are on the triple bill for tonight and what goodies are they going to be serving up at the concession stand?

Ok, I am giving you three titles, but really, it's just hard to pick 3 ones. Alright, 'The Fog' (Carpenter's one). 'Suspiria' and something less serious 'Fright Night'. Goodies... I am sure you thought I would say popcorn.... but no! I am not a popcorn person. So let's say berries candy, sour peaches and Pepsi.... or Mountain Dew.

What favorite death scene in a horror movie would you love to remake and star in?

It's a tough one!!! Tough one... but since I have to only pick one, I would say the Amanda Wyss' death scene in 'Nightmare on Elm Street'. It's very well done, creepy, original and great visual. But you have no idea how many times I can say: "oh wow I would love to be in that movie!!" but it's not going to happen!

What scares you in real life?

Real life atrocities, death (not mine... people I love) and heights.... if there is nothing to protect me.... give me a fence or whatever and I'm fine.