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With the eagerly-anticipated horror Death House now released in cinemas I got a chance to chat with actress Aleksandra Svetlichnaya about being involved with the film, what makes Death House stand out in the horror genre and her series of short films based in the #Dinnerverse.

What can we expect from Death House?

Based on my experience on set, I think it’s safe to say that the audience can expect a truly unforgettable horror film experience!

What was it like being involved such a landmark project in horror and with the films writer, director, Harrison Smith?

I can’t even begin to express how thankful and humbled I am to have been a small part of such an incredible project. This film is going to be something very special. And Harrison is a great director to work with. He is extremely efficient, but also produces very high-quality film work.

I got to talk to multi-talented Aleksandra Svetlichnaya about her career so far, both in front of and behind the camera.

You have had a lot of experience in both film and TV. What first got you into acting and did you ever consider taking a different career?

I did take a different career. I have a Bachelors of Science (graduated with Honours, thank you very much) in Fashion Design because I thought that I wanted to be a fashion designer. Except I quickly realised that I did not enjoy the fashion industry whatsoever. So I turned to costume design, which was still using my degree and the skills I learned, but more creative in a way that I craved. From there I transitioned into acting. I kind of sneaked in through the back door, while everyone else rang the doorbell up front.

What was your inspiration for making the...

Breakfast is the perfect follow up to 2015’s Dinner; it utilises the elements that worked in the first movie, but extends the running time to 23 minutes to create a more complete story. It brings back the main cast from Dinner, although does not follow on as a sequel. This is the second course in the aptly names “Dinner-verse”.

Whilst looking through a comic book store Oscar (Joshua Kachnycz) and Hamilton (Ricardo Segarra) come across a comic book called Dormis, which was left incomplete after the artist mysteriously disappeared. Despite being told by the owner the comic is not for sale, they decide to take the comic book anyway, with the intention of completing the story themselves.

Elsewhere Dylan (Aleksandra Svetlichnaya) wakes up with her morning routine on a loop. After checking her phone, hair, teeth, make-up, she announces to the mirror “Breakfast time.” As she leaves the bathroom, she is met by a masked assailant who attacks her. She manages to get the upper hand, but in doing so finds herself waking up and the day begins again.

The film is again made on a limited budget, but still manages to deliver through some creative ideas, clever twists and slick editing which really help the film stand out. Bringing the film together are Kachnycz and Segarra who continue to play off each other, with as much energy as the first film. Their childlike behaviour working perfectly to change the direction and tone of the movie.

Svetlichnaya once again not only proves her fighting ability on the screen, but also manages to deliver a rounded performance, which includes an excellent motivational monologue. Although this is irreverently ignored by Kachnycz and Segarra in the film, it helps to set up the events of another brilliant post credit scene and finally, breakfast.

There is a lot of fun to be had with Breakfast, which includes plenty of Easter eggs relating to Dinner and other fandoms, including the TV series Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997 – 2003). An influence which Svetlichnaya openly embraces as an influence in both the fight scenes and acknowledgments in the film.

Dinner showed that Aleksandra Svetlichnaya was someone to look out for and Breakfast doesn’t disappoint. Improving on her debut film in almost every area, it’s a well thought out action comedy which leaves the audience wanting more.

Breakfast is currently playing at various festivals and has been officially selected to be screened at the San Diego Comic Con 2017.

Dylan (Aleksandra Svetlichnaya) is walking alone to her dinner date. It’s a full moon, the streets are empty and there’s a sense that someone or something is following her. As she walks around the corner she is confronted by a vampire, a wolf man and suddenly things start to get very strange.

Dinner is the debut short film written and directed by Svetlichnaya. The running time may only be 12 minutes, but the film provides a real showcase for her abilities, working on both sides of the camera.

Filmed in black and white and gradually building up the tension, Dinner starts off like a horror. We soon discover however, it doesn’t play by the rules, as the scene suddenly switches to colour and the comedy breaks out between the two male leads. Cosplayers Oscar (Joshua Kachnycz) who is dressed as a vampire and Hamilton (Ricardo Segarra) who is dressed as the wolf man.

Zack Ward and James Cullen Bressack, the minds behind some of the most fun and original horror films as of late, present Circus Kane. A new trailer for the Christopher Douglas-Olen Ray-directed film has been released and stars Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire, Interns of F.I.E.L.D.). Also: the short film Dinner, the Blu-ray / DVD release of Night of Something Strange, Horror Haiku Season 5 teaser videos, and Territorial Behavior.

Circus Kane Teaser Trailer Unleashed: Press Release: "Home Entertainment and Theatrical Film Distributor Uncork'd Entertainment has revealed a first look at the highly-anticipated Circus Kane.

Starring Jonathan Lipnicki and directed by Christopher Douglas-Olen Ray, Circus Kane sees a reclusive circus master invite a group of social media stars to his house of haunts. Anyone who can make it out before being scared into submission will earn $250,000 — but the social media stars soon learn they are not only competing for money,...

The Bates Haunting is a horror film set in an amusement park. Except, the haunted attractions in this locale are stalked by a killer. Uncork'd Entertainment will release this title through video-on-demand platforms this August. To flesh out the story, Agnes (Jean Louise O'Sullivan) watches her friend die, horrifically, in a strange accident. A murder investigation reveals nothing. And, Agnes sets out to uncover what led to her friend's mysterious death. She finds other friends and coworkers succumbing to similar fates. But, who is behind all of these accidents? The Bates Haunting will be available on iTunes and other online formats, shortly. And, fans of indie horror can view the film's trailer below. Release Date: August 6, 2013. Director: Byron Turk. Writer: J.L. Stremberg. Cast: Jean Louise O'Sullivan, Zachary Fletcher, Ryan Dunn and Aleksandra Svetlichnaya. The trailer for the film is here: Source: The Batest Haunting at Uncorked Entertainment...

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