Zoe, why don't you start us off
with a visual and describe the place where you
are answered these questions?
I'm
at my dining room table. I know I shouldn't use
it as an office but I typically end up doing so.
I have a proper desk in my apartment, but it
rarely gets used. It's a beautiful morning here
in NYC and I just got back from a long walk with
my two dogs - Billy & Ozzy. I fed them, made
myself a smoothie and here I am - happy to be
doing this interview. Life is good.
I heard you
are involved in the possible upcoming remake of 'Don't
Look in The Basement' alongside
Debbie Rochon, Caroline Williams, Raine Brown,
Jeff Dylan Graham, etc. So if we did this movie
with you as the subject, what room wouldn't we
look in at your house and what wouldn't you want
us to find there?
My
bedroom. It's my private space, my sanctuary.
Where I go to refuel/recharge. Where I dream.
It's the yummiest place. I wouldn't want you to
go through my bedside drawers.
Zoe tell about your
ongoing professional relationship with
actor/director/producer/writer Alan Rowe Kelly.
You two have made so many movies together ('I'll
Bury You Tomorrow', ''The
Blood Shed',
'Experiment 7', etc.). What makes
the two of you such an ideal match?
Our love
for the movies and one another. We get along
personally and professionally. Alan is very dear
to me, I'm thrilled whenever he calls, whether
it's to work or to hang out. We inspire one
another in life and art. Alan and I both share a
strong work ethic and enjoy being creative. It's
a great foundation for a working relationship.
I also want to
hear about the episode you are in
'Hypocondriac', in the upcoming
chapter horror movie 'Psycho
Street'.
I play
Priscilla Grace. A southern bell who loves
attention. She grew up wealthy, from a big family
that everyone in town knows. Perhaps she won a
couple beauty pageants in her teens and early
20's. I'm sure she's a devout Christian - doing
exactly what she pleases, using confession as a
way of wiping the slate clean so she can start
the hypocrisy fresh on Monday morning.
Do
you have any other upcoming projects you're
especially proud of that you want the
racksandrazors readers to know about?
I have
something that everyone can check out online. A
film called Contact, written and directed by
Jeremiah Kipp. Domonick Sivilli shot it and it
stars myself and Robb Leigh Davis. I'm very proud
of the work everyone did on this film. I love the
way it came out. I hope everyone who reads this
checks it out. www.contact.shroggle.com .
From an
actor's point of view what has been your most
challenging role to date and what about that part
made it the most difficult for you?
Every
role is challenging. I want to continue working
and growing as an actor. My work will never be
done, it will never not challenge me. This is
why, in my opinion, acting is the greatest job in
the world. It's always changing. It's always an
adventure. That being said, when I think back
about the making of 'I'll Bury You Tomorrow' I
remember how grueling the schedule was and how
emotionally draining it was to play Dolores. This
was the first feature for a lot of the people
working on that project and it took a tremendous
effort to get it done.
Vampires, werewolves,
zombies, witches, creatures, aliens,
telemarketers...what does it for you horrorwise
Zoe and why.
I like
vampires and werewolves, I find them scary and
sexy. Telemarketers I'd like to take an axe to.
What was the
first movie to scare the shit out of you?
'The
Omen' (original). I was very young and with a
babysitter (my parents would have never allowed
me to see it). From then on I needed a night
light. Still do. I'm easy to scare - I hate being
scared! I like being scary. For me, scared = no
fun. Being scary = lots of fun!
Okay, we're
pulling into the Zoe Daelman Chlanda 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?
Tonight
lets watch 'Jaws', 'The Shining', and Alan Rowe
Kelly's movie - 'A Far Cry From Home'. Let's eat
peanut butter & chocolate in all its glorious
forms.
What
is your dream (or nightmare) horror movie role?
My dream
role is always my next gig. The business of
acting can be a nightmare, but the acting itself
is divine. I do like being the killer though.
What's the
best Halloween costume you ever had?
I was a
jockey that fell off her horse and hadn't yet
realized she was dead. I'll include some pics - I
did my own makeup. I was very proud of myself
that year.
What scares
you in real life?
Not
living life honestly and to the fullest.
Settling. Living with fear. Living without love.
Not being present.
Thanks so much
Zoe, and all the best to you in both life and
career. |