Queens Of Scream: The New Blood (9) *** Films: Confession Parts 1, 2, & 3 Out Of Print {insert photo here} Sinner Halloween Peach Halloween Peach Strikes Again Directors Reel NVF Magazine interview With Tara Cardinal Hello, Tara! Long time no see. How have you been? I’ve been good, thank you for asking. Busy too. Now, don’t be mad at me, but I haven’t had a chance to see your film Delivery yet. What is the film about? I hear you garnished some praise for your performance. It’s only been out for a year now – what *have* you been watching???? Delivery is about a lonely pizza delivery boy who falls apart after he meets, then looses the girl of his dreams. I had a lot of fun working on the project, and a great role to play. My job was to make the audience fall in love with Monty (Matt Nelson) through my character, Bibi. Everyone else in the film is really mean to him. Of course, the film is actually a testament to my taste in men. Leave it to me to fall for a serial killer. Now, I HAVE seen an example of your sword-fighting skills at www.redreaper.com , and I must say, I wouldn’t want to make you mad at me! Where did you learn to do that? Ha! I’ve been training in sword work since I was 16. I never tell my new trainers that though. I never want them to think I know much of anything, so they teach me their style. I always learn so much more from them that way. Most of what I’ve learned came from the sword master Lord Cathal. He’s been doing live sword fighting for over 20 years. He’s grizzly, gruff, and looks like he’s been sword fighting all of his life. He made me really nervous at first. He trained to fight non-choreographed. That means full armor, real steel (not aluminum like they do in the movies), and full contact. We would meet 3 times a week in his front yard and train. Even though I was scared of him at first, I loved every minute of it. Weapons work is what I LOVE to do as action/horror actress. And working with Lord Cathal was heaven for me. Not to get off the subject, but I was wanting to let you in something exciting; I noticed you lend your help to The Tenderness Tour, an organization dedicated to helping end child abuse. I, too, have recently teamed up with a friend of mine here www.patchworkproject.com , an on line community of writers and artists working for the same causes. Would you like to check it out sometime? I did check it out. I support ALL organizations that help children. I’m really interested to see what projects the website will use to raise awareness. Now, back to your film career; now, be honest: are you proud to be considered a ‘’scream queen’’? I know I’d be honored to be called a ‘’scream king.’’ LOL! There are too many people out there within the viewing public that seem to consider young women who work within the horror film industry as ‘’bimbos.’’ You don’t seem dumb to me by a long shot. Any title of royalty is a huge honor. Especially when it’s used by the fans. I could care less what some faceless writer has to say about me, it’s the public, the people, the ones who send me My Space messages letting me know they’ve seen my work and liked it – those are the ones who’s opinions count. And you are right about the scream queen = bimbo equation in the minds of some. It’s not usually the horror fans though. It’s the ones who don’t take the time to get to know the women they’re watching. The fact is, doing horror films is smart. Why, you ask? I’ll tell you. First, and for me, most importantly, only in horror films can I be granted the chance to explore and extensive range in my craft. In Legend of the Red Reaper, I kill, I fight, I loose, I love. To go that place inside myself hit all of those emotions, those needs, those drives – and all the conflict that comes with it – I can’t do that in a romantic comedy. Horror films are the perfect place to perfect my craft, and delve into those dark places that keep me up at night. And second, good (Hollywood) female roles are given to a handful of A list Hollywood actresses. They don’t hold castings for Lara Croft Tomb Raider (who, incidentally, had the ONLY female speaking part in the film). These roles are literally “given” to actresses who have proven themselves, draw a huge following, and are well known. That leaves roles that may or may not be worth performing in more mainstream work. And certainly not a lot of terribly intelligent roles in mainstream film and tv. I’m too young to play the mother. I’m good for the girlfriend. But usually the girlfriend is just that. She has no ambition, no heart, no drive, outside of the “love interest”. Boring. Give me something with meat. I think the most important thing (for me) is to say something by roles I choose. I tend to play deeply flawed, vulnerable but strong, girl next door types. The girl next door who comes out ok in the end, no matter how much trauma she goes through. And that’s just it. There are a lot of us girls out there going through a lot of trauma. But we’re strong. And we can all be o.k. in the end. And that’s the story I want to tell, again and again. How about cinematic horror in general? Any certain preference? I like the 1980’s slashers, myself. I like anything with a good story and a strong arc for the characters. I will admit that Freddy STILL gives me nightmares. I think my favorites are supernatural plots. They’ve always called to me. What is on the horizon for Tara? Keep a look out for Terminal Descent and Red Reaper, which should both be out in 2009. Also, I just finished a SCI-FI themed pilot with Tim Russ, Crystal Allen and Gary Graham, which may get picked up by a network. And I’m in talks for a few projects now… but you’ll just have to keep checking my website for those updates. Any last words before you leave us? Any advice to the ladies out there who want to pursue a career as a scream queen? Just be true to yourself. Know who you are, and what you want to say with your characters, and your career. Establish your boundaries BEFORE you audition for a role, and honor your limits, and celebrate your strengths. Films: *** Actress: In Production 2000s The Kentucky Fried Horror Show (2009) (in production) .... Bobbi Jo Bloody 27 (2008) (filming) .... Sandy Terminal Descent (2009) (post-production) .... Ikari Teeth of Beasts (2008) (post-production) .... Brothel Madam Legend of the Red Reaper (2009) .... The Red Reaper Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) (uncredited) .... Spa Girl Divas of Novella (2008) (TV) .... Zarin Delivery (2006) (V) .... Bibi Producer: Legend of the Red Reaper (2009) (producer) Stunts: Acts of Mercy (2009) (post-production) (stunt double) Casting Department: The Devil Within (2009) (V) (post-production) NVF Magazine interview With Cheyenne King Good afternoon, Cheyenne. What a lovely name. How are you today? Thank you. My name is Cheyenne Archelle King. My middle name is after my daddy, Archie. I am doing wonderful today. Thank you very much for your time today. {insert photo here} First of all, let me say it is an honor to interview a real comic book hero! How did you become a comic book hero? A year ago I was approached by my great friend Jon Proudstar with the honor of being a comic book villain/hero for his comic book, TRIBAL FORCE. My character is a 700 year old assassin witch, named Thunder Wolf Woman. She is very beautiful and powerful, by daylight she goes by the pseudonym of Cheyenne King. TRIBAL FORCE will be in stores soon. Recently I was honored again by portraying a sea creature warrior, named Pharis, for Catapult Comics. The comic book, Frank Bill in “HER MAJESTY THE FISH”, should be out in stores very soon. Cool! Can I have one? How did it feel to become Thunderwolf Woman? The first artwork done for my character will be drawn from my liking, but bigger or more larger than life. I think being a comic book hero is something many young kids can read about and look up to. I am very excited to see Thunderwolf Woman come to life! What Native American tribe are you descendant from? I am from the Ojibwe tribe. My reservation is the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, located in northern Minnesota. Is it hard to take on a career and have two daughters at home? I bet they think it is cool having a mommy that is a comic book hero. Both my girls love what I do for a living and are very supportive and excited for me. My eldest daughter loves to model and has been doing so for over a year now. Sometimes my baby will imitate my characters from my films. Once she walked into my room with my tall black boots on, pulled out sticks from each boot and screamed, “On guard”, then tried to fight me. It was so adorable, I cried. When I told my baby I was going to be in a comic book and tried to explain it to her. She asked me if I was going to fly like Wonder Woman? Kids say the cutest things. I have seen some of the stills from Fist Of The Vampire, and I must say, you look scary. Pretty, but scary. Have you had martial arts training? Why thank you. I had about 6 months of martial Arts training for Fist of The Vampire. It was a real rigours but fun learning experience. I felt my body change in ways I never accieved before in my regular workouts. My personal trainer, Alan Maticis would keep saying, that’s great Beautiful, NOW do it again. I never met someone so nice and tough as he. I was grateful for the martial arts training, it came in handy for my next film. In DEMONS RISING, by Cinemalexzikon Films, I am superhuman assassin who kills and kicks ass with some martial arts. I really loved special effects on that film. My face was eaten off by a demon, how cool is that? I see you are also an accomplished Native American dancer. You are very proud of your heritage, aren’t you? I would be. I am very proud to be an Ojibwe Native American woman. I love dancing, it makes my heart and spirit feel good inside. I also love to watch both my girls dance. That is one of the best feelings a parent can have I think, watching their children dance and just be happy little girls doing what their ancestors have been doing for generations…Dancing, laughing, eating, loving, having a good time, living life. Here’s a good one for you; WHO is YOUR favorite hero? That one is easy, my mom. My mom’s name is Sandra King. She is the absolute rock in my life. She is always there for me, whether it’s talking me out of making silly life changing decisions, like, moving to California on a whim. She will instead talk me down from my crazy ledge and guide me in the right direction. I value her opinion and judgement on anything more than anyone else in the world. She is my greatest confidant, best friend, and I love to gamble with her. When I go home to visit, she and I will go to the casino and gamble. We’ll have a cigarette when we hit big, lately we’ve been smoke-free… Do you enjoy working within the horror genre? It seems to suit you. Yes the horror genre has always excited me ever since I was a little girl. The first scary movie I remember watching was, An American Werewolf In London. Whoa, talk about scary. I loved the wolf’s growl. Rick Baker’s special effects were amazing! I had nightmares for months from the scene where the undead where sitting in the movie theatre. It still gives me chills to this day. Yes, I saw that film, too, and it still gives me the willys. What’s on the horizon for Cheyenne? My next film is entitled, WENDIGO. I partner up again with Len Kabazinski and KillerWolf Films. This time around my chartacter is names Angeni Stonechild. She is a medical doctor. Tha’s all I can say about it right now. Any last words before you leave us? In my Ojibwe language one says “Megwech” for thank you. Megwech for this wonderful opportunity. I look forward to seeing everyone at my movies… I look forward to seeing you anytime!Megwech! *** Films: Fist Of The Vampire Demons Rising Wendigo { post-production} NVF Magazine interview With Kindra Ravenmoon Greetings and salutations, Kindra. What a lovely name. How are you? Darkest Greetings, Dave, and thank you. I am mega great thanks for asking. Now, this may sound like a dumb question, but here goes; What exactly is an ‘’alternative’’ model? It sounds most intriguing. Well it isn't as intriguing as you may be thinking, Dave. Hahaha. It is really quite simple: An alternative model is the alternative to what the stereo typed fashion photo model is made out to be. For example: Models have always been thought to be tall (5'8 min height and up) and they are supposed to be bean pole thin and even that may be viewed as to fat . They are there to represent a company or product etc...An alternative model can be of any height, weight, shape/form etc..usually will have tattoos, piercings, she/he are artists being more daring and creative in their work not really fitting into the norm of the fashion industry or what commercial modeling is. Yes some atl. models do model for companies modeling alternative fashions but again this is also usually done in more of a creative manner for the merchandise is of the unusual. There are not hard set rules with alternative modeling except that like commercial models to be an alt model one must be able to project a certain energy into their work and one must have the right attitude and drive to get to where they wish in the business. It is best to know the laws, your rights and all the ins and outs surrounding the business and one must be photogenic. There is a lot more involved than just taking a picture; anyone can do this a true model has to have natural talent and be creative on many levels. There is not room for shy timidness and being able to be a good actor/actress is always a plus. No your market and go for it! The alternative model knows what she wants and will find a way to achieve it. She/he are daring, confident individuals and wont let simple boundaries or views of others stop them. They are willing to take their art to higher levels and will not stop to stimulate, shock and outright rock your world. Hope that all this makes sense to you and to everyone reading this. Okay…. I also see ‘’writer’’ listed among your many talents. Is that fiction writing too? Yes I am a writer and have been for many years. I write for several magazines and for myself. I am the author of many articles based within the paranormal and occult sciences also am a music journalist covering band and CD reviews also review some live gigs but not as many as for CD reviews. I also love to write dark and erotic macabre poetry and am in the process of writing 2 books hopefully to be finished and published by the end of this year for at least one of them anyways. Both books are based within the realms of Traditional Left Hand Path Witchcraft. No I do not write any fiction other than some of my poetry. I don’t read much fiction either, I prefer my fiction in movies other than in books. I personally do not have enough hours in a day to get things done and if and when I do find free time to read I rather not waste it on reading fluff but rather to spend it learning something and deepening my knowledge on an esoteric or practical level . I am more of an observer of true life itself and I feel that there is to much la dee da in the world today that to many run away from reality and I don’t wish to create fantasy zones in literature to help those who are of weak mind hide. Don't mistake my words here for when I state this I do not mean everybody just the general mundane population who like the wool to be pulled over their eyes. I may not be a fiction reader but I have enjoyed some fiction books and am sure that I will again. Just don’t make it a habit to read fiction when there is so much real subjects to get into and research on. I feel that I would be a hypocrite if I were to decided to write a fiction novel at this point in my life anyways. Fair enough. Which type of project do you like working on most? Literary or film? Some people enjoy tapping the keyboard, while others like the limelight. It is hard to say because I love both and both are rewarding in their own ways. I love to work with my writing but then again I really love being part of creating movies. I love to act and acting was my first love over writing and even over modeling. There is a great feeling of accomplishment one gets when finished a written project be it a book or article and as for me I love to share my writings with others but then again there is nothing more excited then the rush one gets when taking part in a film and I love becoming another character and physically acting out a role even it my character usually come to a bloody end it is just amazing how a film all comes together. So the writing will fulfill my more calm and sedative level of creativity and with film I get to be creative and have fun on a more aggressive level. I have always been just as fascinated by film as I have by writing. But, my first attempt at writing a screenplay failed miserably. Is it hard writing one for you? Well I don’t write screenplays and can imagine how challenging that may be. With writing articles and with my music journalism it flows very easily but with writing a whole book I do admit to come into writers block now and then as to the fact that I have so much in my mind that I wish to project in my books but get overwhelmed with how to put it all together and to narrow subjects down without branching off into other categories and such. You can say that my brain hits overload and then I have to take a break and do something totally different away from the subject for awhile until more of a flow comes back to me. Here is one I ask everybody, just to dig into their psyche; What is your favorite horror film? How about book? Well I can't say that I have a favorite horror book and as with movies it is very hard to say there are way to many on my top list to pin point just one. What I will give you is my favorite type of horror film which would be ZOMBIE! {1980}. I love zombie flicks and they have always fascinated me since I was a small child. To me zombies are the horror monsters that come most close to reality and hey the majority of the general population are already zombies in their own right hehe. I even dream often enough about zombies or zombie like creatures sometimes as nightmares other times not just regular dreams which include zombies ... I always have wonder about how it would be to see through the eyes of a zombie, sort of psychoanalyze it so to speak. ..haha I will stop here otherwise you will have me locked up in a padded cell somewhere hehe. Hey zombies are cool and gruesome and it would be a lot of fun to portray one in a film one day. What is on the horizon for Kindra? Lots.There is always something going on and popping up unplanned so it is hard to say. I will say that there will be more and more happening in the modeling world with me and I do hope to be able to film again in the very near future. I dont record music professionally full time anymore but still do take part in certain projects now and then and want readers here to keep an eye out for the upcoming CD compilation that I have recently finished recording vocal tracks for . Is put out by Ritual Music Promotions ,Legatus Records. Name of this compilation is MASTERS OF INVOKATION tracks are dark ambient mixed in with industrial music. Many amazing artists are featured on this compilation such as Digitalis and Jade Sol Luna to name but 2 besides myself. Also keep posted for my works appearing in several upcoming magazines and book features such as with a coffee table book of dark art models being put out by the Drop Dead Dolls modeling and entertainment agency as well as a series of dark art model books being put out by author and owner of the Ninth Gate magazine and store Mr. Warlock Corvis Nocturnum these are the 2 publications that I will give you to keep your eyes opened for and keep posted on myspace for announcements of upcoming magazines features such as my upcoming feature and cover with Spider's Web zine and Bizarre . As I said there is so much always going on cannot think of it all right at this moment…to keep up to date you can always keep watch or contact me through My Space: www.myspace.com/sundeadmorning Any last words before you go? I want to thank you for taking the time to interview me and a big thank you to your readers for taking interest. In Beauty & Blasphemy Kindra xxx The Beauty in Death Kindra RavenMoon http://www.myspace.com/sundeadmorning Resume: I AM AN ARTIST AND ART IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT BEAUTY OR BEING PERFECT,IT CAN BE UGLY,DISTURBING,GROTESQUE,IMPERFECT IN EVERYWAY BUT IT IS CREATION AND CREATION IS THE MIND FLOW AND HEART OF THE ARTIST. Kindra RavenMoon is an international and internationally published dark arts alternative model,independent horror film actress,music journalist,musician and wrtier. Kindra's natural dark character magickally manifests within her work.Creating haunting images using dark erotica and tainted innocence,blending gothic beauty with infernal blasphemy is her signature trademark. *Originally from Montreal Quebec Canada now living in Southern Sweden.(speaks: French,English and some Swedish). AS A MODEL KINDRA HAS EXPERIENCE IN BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO- traditional gothic,classic,romantic,vampire,victorian,vintage,lingerie,fetish,pin-up,horror,gore,dark erotica,portrait,medieval,fantasy,casual,occult,Satanic,ritualistic,religious,film noir,steam punk,alternative fashion and boudoir. OTHER EXPERIENCE: *Kindra also has experience hailing from within the realms of live performance such as with comedy cabaret,burlesque,erotic dance shows and fetish shows and demonstrations. She used to front the death metal band ReformDeathNation but due to various circumstances Kindra no longer plays music on an everyday professional level but does still take part in certain projects in collaboration with other artists when it is worth her while to do so. Kindra's film experiece lies with independent film,B-horror shorts and she has appeared in various documentaries on subjects such as witchcraft,the occult and the paranormal. Kindra would very much like to continue participating in such creations. *As a writer Kindra writes Satanic/occult based articles and does band and cd reviews for various zines and magazines both in print and online sources. Kindra pretty much can advocate whatever is required of her for both modeling and film alike. Taking her nightmares,haunted thoughts and twisted fantasies and creates a reality that she may call her own. SOME CREDITS WORTH MENTIONING: TV "Sex Files" (Interview,photo session,girl talk kink show)Part of a Discovery Channel series - Montreal episode. Discovery Channel's "Sexual Secrets"-interview and demostrations. -Several documentaries based on the occult,witchcraft and the paranormal -last documentary I did was filmed during early fall 2005. FILM: -Histoires de Macarbre de La Terre(Macarbre Tales of the Earth) out in film fest/s spring 2009. -La Possession de Marie-Claire 2005/2006 -Noir Fatal(Fatal Black)Think this titled also appeared as "Votre Sang(in French) and in English as "Feel your Blood" 2004/2005 -meutre dans la nuit 2003/2004 -We walk in the night 2005 MAGAZINES/PUBLICATIONS: *Noir Fatal magazine *Crypt Magazine Am a Promo Bitch for them and a Proud Crypt Girl! *Dark Romance Magazine RIP *Gothic Beauty Magazine *ELLE Quebec *L'Amour Secret *Ninth Gate Magazine(US): The featured model for the Witch issue Octobre 31st 2008 (also is a regular contributing author) *VAMPEROTIKA: Front cover model+feature issue#1 2008 will also be featured in 3rd issue 2009 *Voltcase magazine:2008 *Grins from Below webzine 2008 *Metal Queens book 2009 *Devolution(UK):2008
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