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Owen: So how did you career and title as a scream queen come about? Debbie: My title as a Scream Queen came
about when I did my first
convention after filming my first
Horror movie for Falcon Video.
The people reeled me in and I've
been here ever since but before
movies I always sang and had a
song on the market with music
based fans that started my fan
club in the first place and then
there were more. There’s
always room for more------------ Debbie:
I watched the horror movies like
the rest of us but I never
thought of myself as a fan. I am
now!! I like the classics as well
as all the new stuff. No
Favorites. Debbie:
I have died so many ways I would
really have to think about the
craziest way. We should put this
question out to the fans for I'm
sure they would know. I died all
the typical and gross ways
imaginable. Debbie: Wow, you're really asking some
original questions here and I
want to be as honest and correct
as possible. I remember just
recently when I was filming some
intro's for some Troma movies. I
was on this medication for an ear
problem and it wouldn't allow me
to sleep and I kept messing up my
lines and had to keep doing them
over which is so totally not like
me at all. I was very
embarrassed. I haven't seen the
footage yet but I heard it came
out fine. I was portraying the
part of a girl that doesn't sleep
- now tell me that wasn't ironic.
Seriously though, even without a
drug-induced state of being -
Sleep deprivation is a serious
thing and I have felt this brain
dead thing quit a few times in my
career because of lack of sleep.
I’m nocturnal and these
things are mostly filmed in the
morning hours when I'm still in
my sleep pattern and when you
sleep two and three hours you can
not possibly be/look your best or
be your true self. I always
wished we could start filming
when I've finished sleeping. It
would surely be better. I’ve
learned to deal with it over the
years but I don't think any
director has had all of me - at
my best yet! Any night directors
interested in filming? Debbie: Well I do what everyone else does in the daytime. I find it more peaceful with a lot less interruptions!! The only bad thing is most outside things are closed so I have to fit in those things when the majority of the world is up --- like the post office, Dr.'s office etc. Owen: What has been your best filmmaking experience? Debbie: I loved shooting my "Destiny Vampire Mermaid” come to life comic action adventure stories the best. Making her come to life straight from the pages of the comic was both challenging and fun. I just recently finished filming the four and fifth stories. My best filmmaking experience still precedes me. Owen: On screen you often kill for blood hunger, what makes you want to kill off screen? Debbie:
I don't always play a vampire and
not always is the vampire the
traditional kind. Some need blood
every day and some can go months
even years without it. Owen: Do you have any secrets for letting out a great blood-curdling scream? Debbie:
I pretend I'm really in the
situation, [acting] and let out a
big scream!!! Debbie:
I don't do too much
screaming in real life unless I
need to get someone’s
attention! Debbie:
As for the "B"
movies you usually get hired from
your name and that you're
reliable and get the job done and
have plenty of fans who will take
a look at the finished product.
The bigger budget movies want you
to come in and read for the part.
In the "B" business
this is a waste of
everyone’s time. Debbie: If someone wanted to get into the
"B" business just fresh
without a name yet and to get her
feet wet I would say hold on to
your day job 'cause everyone
seems to want to do trade these
days. It’s hard to find the
producers who want to pay to get
their projects done. They aren't
getting the bigger names - that's
for sure. I am so reasonable I
find it insulting for someone to
ask me to do their project for
nothing or to try and go below my
cheap rates. The new starters
also need to be at ease with
their nude body, makeup and
clothing of all kinds. You have
to want this business with all
your heart 'cause it takes all
you’ve got and more! Owen: What is the secret of supreme self-promotion? Debbie:
You have to be willing
to do what ever it takes to
advertise. If you don't have the
natural skill or would like to
learn more on the subject you can
take a course in marketing to
learn. A neighborhood college or
law office should be able to help
you. Debbie: Nudity and gore is what
"B" movies are. Sure
there is a story but it's the
adrenalin rush of both sex and
panic that keeps us coming back
for more. We the Scream Queen's
give you that! Debbie: I find myself best compared to a cat and a fish. I love all living creatures and that includes bugs. It’s amazing to me that we all have a heart no matter how small. We must learn to appreciate one another for we all have a job to do here and if we help each other to live in harmony. The best is yet to come!!! Owen: Do you have a dream horror role? Debbie: I would like to play the role of
an entertainer that struggles
with all the ups and downs in
your face then finally makes it!
Also, I’d love a role that
shows Helen Keller grown up. Debbie: I'll be filming two new Horror movies this fall. Check my website for more information at www.DebbieD.com or simply e-mail me at Ultimatescreamqn@aol.com Owen: Debbie --- thanks again.
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