 After
only a few films (and a lasting
indelible impression) Nancy
Feliciano is saying goodbye to
the big hair, big heels, and big
screaming lungs world of scream
queen stardom. She made an
unforgettable impression from the
very start. In her first film
‘Arena of Death’
(Falcon Video) she played a dream
character walking along the surf
in a pink bikini. Since then she
has worked extensively and
exclusive for Falcon and Phil
Herman where she ruled the roost
as top femme fatale alongside
Debbie D. In her brief career Ms.
Feliciano graced such films as
‘Jacker’, ‘Jacker
2’, and ‘Burglar From
Hell’ as well as the chapter
film anthologies ‘Tales Till
The End’, and ‘Tales
for the Midnight Hour’ and
‘Before I Die…”
Her sequence in the latter
‘Someone Is Sleeping In My
Bed’ also contained her very
first and very memorable nude
scene. We’ll miss you Nancy.
As a parting treat Ms. Feliciano
was kind enough to grant this
farewell interview as a treat for
her fans and for the faithful at
racksandrazors.Owen: Say
it isn't so. Is it true
that you are retiring after so
few films?
Nancy:
I feel like I have reached my
peak in the movies. I got into
this as a one-movie deal but it
developed into a regular gig. I
love the attention I am getting
and appreciate the fan base that
has developed but feel that I
have set out to do what I wanted
... to become a scream queen.
Owen:
What were the main factors that
prompted your decision?
Nancy:
I just don't have the drive to do
this anymore...each role seems to
be all about topping what I have
done before. I really would like
to focus more on writing and
developing my own projects!
Owen:
I have read that you got
into acting on a fluke, doing a
cameo in the Falcon film 'Arena
of Death' as that
gorgeous creature in the pink
bikini. Since then fans
just have not been able to get
enough. After that
film did you make a conscious
decision to "go for
it" or did you need to
be convinced to take another step
in front of the cameras?
Nancy:
I did not even think
that part would make it into the
movie. Little did I know that I
would become the focus of the
movie. Who is that girl? Will she
be doing any more movies? Etc....
I mean I was in the movie for
maybe 15 seconds!!!
Owen:
Of all your films 'Horrortales
666', 'Arena of
Death', 'Jacker',
'Tales for
the Midnight Hour',
'Burglar from Hell',
'Jacker 2', 'After
Midnight', etc. Which
gives you the greatest sense of
pride?
Nancy:
I have always loved The
Jacker series. They were
well written and well made
movies. They had that film noir
look to them and put Falcon on
the map. I played the
misunderstood girl friend Kate
who died in the first scene but
returned to haunt the almighty
Jacker (Phil Herman) in the
sequel. I always told Phil that I
would return to the character
Kate if he did another one. Those
movies were so brutal in the
portrayal of the lead character
as an unstoppable killing machine
that hated everyone and killed
everyone who tried to stop him.
They were the height of my career
and will always cherish those
movies.
Owen:
You were also quite
hesitant to do a nude scene and
had to be convinced. How
did Phil Herman talk you into
taking that plunge in 'Before
I Die...'?
Nancy:
Well, I had done nude scenes for Jacker
2 but at the last moment
changed my mind. Phil had taken
pictures of me for behind the
scenes for interviews in
Draculina and Celebrity Sleuth.
The response was overwhelming and
I was very pleased at the way I
looked. I said what the hell and
told Phil that I would do nude
scenes if the script was right
and if he would do it with me.
Before I die I had a great dream
scene were we would be both nude
and I took the plunge. I was so
comfortable I did almost the
whole short in the nude and my
fans went crazy. I thought that I
had reached my peak with that,
because for so long I had been
getting letters requesting that.
Each movie leading up to it I had
a more risqué role till I
finally did it. I was pleased
with it and have no regrets.
People pay to see these movies
and want a little T/A, and it was
very tasteful!
Owen:
Do you think Phil could
work the same magic to talk you
out of retirement?
Nancy:
He keeps writing and
begging for me to either do a
short or a cameo for Always
Midnight the final chapter in the
Midnight series. But so
far I have declined. I was going
to host but said been there done
that!!! But I did give him
permission to use some footage
that was not used in After
Midnight, which will work in well
to the movie!
Owen:
Looking back on your film career
is there any moment, scene,
or occurrence on a set or in
front of the cameras
that stands out in your
memory more vividly than any
other?
Nancy:
In Burglar From Hell
we were filming for 3 months on
that. We were using for exteriors
a boarding house that was used by
a mix of college kids and
derelicts. It was a huge scary
looking house and really worked
well. Every once in a while, like
the arrival and a few other
scenes that needed the outside of
the house, we would plop on their
lawn and film. This went on for
almost 3 months before finally
the caretaker came out with a
hose and starting spraying us and
cursing at us. Saying, “who
the hell are you guys, get away
from here." It was so funny
as Phil was trying to calm him
down the title character in The
Burglar From Hell is choking me
to death on the lawn with blood
all over the place. That was the
last shot and thankfully we did
not have to return there.
Owen:
I also hear that you are
married. Is your husband
okay with your spicy film career
or does the thought of so many
men lusting after you make him
jealous?
Nancy:
That is another big reason for
retirement. I have only done
Falcon Movies and my husband has
been present for every one. He
and Phil are like brothers and
Phil is a real good guy, you
never hear anything bad about him
in the business. He just loves
his women naked in the movies.
Getting back to my husband, He
doesn't take it well and doesn't
ever watch the finished product.
There is never sex, just nudity
so that makes things a little
better. But we’re very
private people and this doesn't
make for a very private life with
these type of movies.
Owen:
Do you have any ideas as to why
you have been such a success as a
scream queen?
Nancy:
My Latin heritage and
curly black hair has a big deal
to do with it. People love the
Latinos and there are very few in
the business, also I am a natural
girl next-door type who everyone
can relate to and wants to pal
around with. I am not snotty or
conceited and when we’re
filming I never complain about
conditions or long shoots. I give
it my all! I never thought of
myself as beautiful or to be
lusted after till I started
making these movies, they have
been very good for my ego!
Owen:
Have you always been a fan of
horror films?
Nancy:
Love horror movies, nothing
better than cuddling up with the
one you love and being scared!
Owen:
What are some of your favorites?
Nancy:
I like a lot of the old Hammer
movies they were sexy and scary!
Especially the old Chris Lee
movies were he played Dracula!
Owen:
What are Nancy Feliciano's
favorite things to do to relax
and have fun?
Nancy:
My favorite thing to do is go to
the beach on a nice hot day and
just hang loose surfing, boogey
boarding and being with my
family. Simple huh!
Owen:
What scares you in real life?
Nancy:
The current status of
the world. With all the terrorist
bombings it scares me more than
any horror movie. Life has become
a horror movie were you don't
know what lurks behind the next
corner and who the bad guy is
anymore!
Owen:
Thanks again Nancy and good luck
to you.
Nancy:
I would like to thank you for
this interview and hope to talk
again soon. Thanks for thinking
enough of me to conduct this
interview. God bless and be
safe!!!!
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