So do you think the people who knew you growing
up would be shocked to hear you are a scream
queen and a Tromette or would they expect that
sort of thing from you?
I think that some
people may be shocked, but that would mainly
pertain to the people I went to school with. When
I was in school, I was there to learn and get my
work done. A lot of people at my school thought I
was shy, but they didn't really know me. When I
went out to clubs on the weekends I would always
be up on stage dancing and having a good time.
Just at school I mostly kept to myself.
So while we're
on the subject. What exactly are the perks of
being a Tromette?
There
aren't really any specific perks to being a
Tromette, it's mostly just a title. It did
however get my name out there, and brought a lot
of new hits to my website.
First off I
want to hear about your movie
'Decimation'. Give me a synopsis
that will make seeing the movie a must for the
readers?
Decimation
probably isn't the best movie for me to talk
about. I had a small role in it, and from I know
that part was supposed to be re-filmed due to
sound issues. I thought that was supposed to
happen this past October, but I never did hear
anything more about it.
Okay, then I
want to hear something about your movie 'Abe's
Tomb'.
Abe's
Tomb is a much better choice to talk about. I was
my biggest role to date. In this movie, I play
the head vampire Vampra. The movie was written,
produced, and directed by Carl Merritt. This is
his first movie, but he's already an established
author with his book Fleet of Angels. The Abe's
Tomb movie is based off of his short stories
which you can find on his website www.carlmerritt.com At this time the
movie is in the final stages of editing and we
hope to have in on DVD in time for the Spring 07
Cinema Wasteland convention in Strongsville, OH.
The movie is filled with action, vampires, and
tons of hot girls. For more info visit www.carlmerritt.com or www.amandafire.com where you can
also see the trailer.
2006 has been
such a busy year for you. In addition to several
films (like 'Bite',
'Big Foot', and
'Shadows in the Woods' which I
haven't mentioned) you have also done a few
horror conventions such as Cinema Wasteland and
Dark Xmas. What is that experience like for you?
I love
going to the conventions. It's a great way to
meet my fans and other people in the film
industry. I always enjoy myself at conventions
whether it's meeting different people or dancing
all throughout the weekend. Yes, I usually dance
at conventions. I also have pictures and other
merchandise for sale. If anyone hasn't been to a
convention they should definetly come, the
convention atmosphere is amazing. It's very
relaxed and carefree.
Do many movie
roles come from networking at those conventions?
That's
actually how I got my first movie role which was
Shadow's in the Woods. I play a detective in the
movie, but I was originally selected for a
smaller role as a clerk. The actress who was
supposed to play the detective, didn't want a lot
of lines so Travis Bowen gave me the part.
Tell me a bit
about your movie 'Horror
Convention Massacre'. Was it
filmed at a horror convention?
Yes, the
Horror Convention Massacre was filmed at a
convention. It was filmed at Spring 06 Cinema
Wasteland. My part is basically exactly what I
did the whole weekend. Myself along with two
other promo team members were dancing around the
convention and they put us in the movie. We have
cameos throughout the entire movie. At the Fall
06 CWL it premiered in the viewing room and DVDs
were sold.
Is it tough
being a horror actress based in Dayton. Are you
tempted to move to either coast?
It can
be, but I'm just starting out. Before I make any
big changes such as moving, I would liek to
become more established locally.
Do you have
any other upcoming projects or events you would
like to let the Racks and Razors readers know
about?
Another
movie that I've done was Ghostbuster's Spook
University. It's a fan film that was directed by
Mike Spyoroni. I have a fairly significant role
is this movie as well. It was tough, because as
this movie was being wrapped up, filming was just
beginning on Abe's Tomb. It made it difficult
since each director had different ways of doing
things. For more information on Ghostbuster's
Spook University and to see stills from the movie
check out www.myspace.com/amandafire where you'll find
a link to the film's myspace.
What was the
first movie you saw that scared the shit out of
you?
Horror
movies don't usually scare me. They usually gross
me out more than anything because of all the
gore. I don't really like that style of movie,
and that's all that is made anymore. However,
Abe's Tomb is being made more in the old style
where it should instill fear in the viewer as
opposed to the gross out factor.
Okay, we're
pulling the car into the Amanda Fire 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?
This is a
tough question seeing as how I don't watch many
horror movies. I guess if I had to choose, I
would go with the orignal Exorcist, The Ring, and
Scary Movie (I know it's a comedy, but that's the
type of movie I like most, and it is pretty
funny. I really didn't like the last one though.)
What scares
you in real life?
In real
life nothing really scares me too much. I mean
it's not that I'm not scared of anything, but
nothing freaks me out enough for me to actually
be completely fearful of it.
What makes you
go psycho in real life?
I don't
really know, I know it usually takes quite a bit
to get me really pissed off. |