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Your new movie Last
American Horror Show: Volume 2 - in a few words, what is it about?
It's a variety of things, all horror related, from murder to the
supernatural. A great mixed bag anthology movie.
What
inspired you to make a sequel to your original Last American Horror
Show, and how closely is Last
American Horror Show: Volume 2 linked to the earlier film?
I started working with other aspiring filmmakers in the producing
aspect and felt they had a quality that needed to be seen on a larger
scale, so I contacted Ricardo Vasquez and Montgomery Dodson and said
let's put together a sequel. Here's your deadline and this will be a
collaborative piece. How
would you describe Last
American Horror Show: Volume 2's overall approach to horror? Fun,
bigger than it's predecessor and really focused on giving the
audience intriguing storylines and interesting story arcs for some of
the characters/the vignettes. Do
talk about the individual segments you directed for a bit, about their
inspirations, casts, shoots and the like? I really enjoyed shooting the wraparound segment
Killer Callahan
Meets a Monster. Working with living legend Mel Novak (Bruce Lee's Game
of Death) and Mike Ferguson was a complete treat, and they gave some
of
the best performances I've directed to date. The Dark Lullaby was fun.
Donna Hamblin [Donna Hamblin
interview - click here] and Helen Udy (My Bloody Valentine)
[Helen Udy interview - click
here] gave so much to the
characters, and of course dear friend Lynn Lowry (Shivers) comes in a
steals a scene. Can't also forget Jack Incarnate and the intense car
scene with Geovonna Casanova and the incredible Maria Olsen [Maria
Olsen interview - click here]. Ah... you
just have to see it!
What was your
general directorial approach when shooting your segments? I've always taken the psychological approach to my work. I let the
artist ingest it, then I ask them how's your steak? I usually get great
feedback, and when that happens I know the artist has taken
ownership of the role. Were
all your shorts shot for Last
American Horror Show: Volume 2 from the outset, or did the idea of
doing another anthology only pop up eventually?
Great question. I like to stay busy, so I'm here cranking out short
films, directing as well as some producing, and it dawns on me: Sequel! Last
American Horror Show: Volume 2 has been a fabulous journey. Other
than the first movie, Last
American Horror Show: Volume 2 also contains segments directed by
other directors - so do talk about them for a bit, and what did each of
them bring to the table? I've seen a short 3-4 minute piece from Montgomery Dodson and knew he
had it. Understood the art. I've seen it in every frame. With Richardo
Vasquez, he's been my producing partner for many years, and I know what
talent he possesses, and said "Alright, brother! It's your time!"
Both did not let me down.
What can you tell us about
audience and critical reception of Last
American Horror Show: Volume 2?
So far so good. Personal messages from fellow filmmakers and fans
have been great. There are one or two reviews out there on the internet
that have been kind, but it's only been out since March 4. So time will
tell. Will there ever
be a third Last American Horror Show - and/or any other future
projects you'd like to share? I'm never going to leave that out as a possibility. It would be
amazing to bookend this franchise with a third, a final chapter, but I
have lots of stuff slated already, so we'll revisit that possibility
somewhere down the line. Your/your movie's website,
social media, whatever else?
Please check out Last American Horror Show Vol 1
& 2
on Vudu, Apple
TV, Amazon Prime, Google Play, iTunes, etc. - we won't disappoint. And
please follow its page on Facebook.
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Anything else you're dying
to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask? Michael, it's always a pleasure having a chat with you. You are
amazing and I wish you health and happiness in this mad world we call indie
filmmaking! Thanks
for the interview!
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