Ayvianna Snow

ies, and much of it was shot near my house!

The Haunting; it’s one of those classic archetypal horror -mov

Baby, It Follows, The Lady In White, Robert Wise’s The Haunting, Willow Creek or The Blair Witch Project?

Final - SILLY! - Question: Favorite horror film - Rosemary’s

Kenneth Branagh; he came from Northern Ireland to England at a young age just like me and became one of the best Shakespearean actors of his generation.

Acting-wise, who inspires you?

I appear in this month are all so tonally different; Dracula is a period piece, How To Kill Monsters is a rollicking comedy, and Punch depicts an insular community with various social issues in a deprived part of the UK. But they’re all horror!

Horror is also the most versatile genre of all; the three films cial to share that with everyone. of individual tickets of the entire festival! There was so much warmth, applause and laughter in the room; it was really -spe

Being afraid taps into something very primal in all of us.

What fascinates you the most about the horror movie genre?

They were both packed out screenings – How ToKill -Mon sters was sold out and was the highest selling film in terms

How to Kill Monsters and Punch?

How To Kill Monsters and Punch made their big debuts at the renowned London, UK festival - FrightFest. What was the reaction like and where and when can fans expect to see logue. I felt lucky to be asked back a second time. intelligent and sensitive director. He also writes great -dia can be really manic, rushing to get all the shots before the sun goes down etc. But Steve is always very mellow. He is an

I love Steve; he’s such a laid-back presence on set- some sets side Steve in two feature films?

Wrath of Dracula marks your second pairing with the film’s director Steve Lawson. What has it been like working -along clutches. Thereis also an action element to the movie; there are scenes where Mina learns kung fu! I play Maria; Dracula’s favourite bride, that he abducted years ago from the nearby village. sylvania herself to try to save her husband from Dracula’s

It’s a new feminist take on the classic Dracula story; in that the story is told from Mina’s perspective; she has a less passive role in this film than in the novel; she sets off to Tran- ula! What’s the story behind this film and who do you play in it? big Dracula fans - we’re really curious about, Wrath of -Drac

Next up on the list of films (and Out Now) is one that - as

Andy wanted to make an American-style slasher film but set it in a very British location- a seaside town! It was shot mostly in Hastings, and I just adore the setting- the -quintes sential pier, the beach, the amusement arcade. A lot of -sea side towns become very lonely and desolate out of season, which made it the perfect setting for a horror film.

Another new film you have set for release is entitled Punch where you play a character known as “UV Woman”! What can you tell us about this Andy Edwards written and directed gem?

They are all such strong actors and I think when you are surrounded by great performers, they almost bring you up to their level as you feed off each other. That combined with the great writing, direction and cinematography, made for a great experience on set. The trick to being a great actor is to surround yourself with a talented creative team as they all make you look good!

You work alongside such a brilliant ensemble in How To Kill Monsters including the likes of Lyndsey Craine, Arron Dennis and Fenfen Huang. What was it like exercising your own considerable acting chops next to this merry band of thespians?

Absolutely! He was such a calming influence on set; very professional but always up for a laugh between takes. It was awesome to work with him.

The director of How To Kill Monsters is the very talented Stewart Sparke who also helped write the screenplay for the film! What was your collaboration process like with Stewart? Is he what some actors might refer to as “an actor’s director”?

How To Kill Monsters is a rollicking Shaun-of-the-dead style horror comedy with a barnstorming central performance from Lyndsey Craine about a police station under threat from monsters! I play Velma, a witch who summons a -mon ster from a cabin in the woods.

You’ve got so many great films set to be released that we hardly know where to begin - So let’s just work our way through ‘em all starting with the awesomely titled How To Kill Monsters! For anyone not in the know, can you explain what How To Kill Monsters is about and how your -charac ter of Velma figures into the proceedings?

Very well thank you, I have had a fun summer!

As confirmed horror movie aficionados, we’re absolutely beyond thrilled to be speaking today with acclaimed and multi-talented actress and hallowed horror movie queen extraordinaire, Ayvianna Snow; greetings and salutations, Ayvianna! Before we dive into the proverbial Q&A haunted house, how have the dog days of the summer of ‘23 been treating you?