Interview with Seregon O'Dassey





- Seregon O'Dassey is the star of several movies, including "Cleric". Anyone looking for more info on Seregon or her films, can visit her at her IMDB page or her website: www.seregonodassey.com.








Q: Seregon, can you explain how you first got into the movie business?


          A: I have been in the business a long time. I did pageants when I was a child and took acting classes when I was 14. I started modeling at about 15 or so and I used to sing backup in bands. One thing lead to another and here I am!


Q: Would you please explain your acting role in "Cleric."


          A: I play the lead role of Samara, a young woman with “prescience” which is the ability to see the future by a few seconds. I am sent by my mentor to hunt down and kill a mutant heretic, which is basically a government project gone wrong. It’s very much Blade Runner meets Apocalypse Now.










Q: Knowing how movie reviews may skew the perception of one's product, give us in your own words what you want people to know about the film.


          A: It’s the kind of movie where the 2 lead characters hunt and try to kill each other. The way it’s shot, you see both perspectives, so you aren’t really sure who’s right or who’s wrong. It really makes you think, while at the same time it’s very physical and action packed!










Q: If there were one part of the filming that was more difficult than you expected, what would that be? Getting a costume to work? Appearing in a certain scene? Certain lines?


          A: Absolutely there was one scene in particular! It’s what we refer to as “The Apocalypse Now” scene, and I really wanted to do it justice. This scene took a lot of emotional energy, and it had to be done right, but without looking fake or over the top. Thankfully this scene was Day 1, Scene 1, so I didn’t have to have it in the back of my head for the rest of the shoot.

          In the very beginning of the film I am at the lowest point in my life. I am still guilty about an incident that occurred some time ago, and I have completely broken down. To prepare myself for the scene that morning, I had only 1 cup of coffee, no food or anything else. I listened to very depressing music on my ipod and thought of things in my life I’d rather forget. I was almost crying before we even started shooting. During filming I got so deep inside my head, I couldn’t hear people speak to me or see anyone. I was shivering so much from the cold, but to me I was shaking because of what I was going through. I really cut my wrist, really drank all the beer that was there for me to use for the scene, and yep-really threw it back up again. I didn’t realize how intense I was until it was all over.










Q: I see that you’ve also appeared in other films. Can you tell me a little about each one and your experience with it? First, “False Face.”


          A: “False Face” is about a guy who has a gambling problem. A friend of his hooks him up with an organization that can help him, providing he follows only 3 simple rules. Of course he doesn’t and bad things start to happen. I play his girlfriend who gets the wrath of my boyfriend’s wrongdoing.


Q: How about “GhostWatcher 2”? And did you see the first film?


          A: I did see the first film, but it isn’t necessary to see GW2. I play the older sister of a girl who hears voices. We have to find out who the voices are and what they want in order to save over 200 people. There were some crazy scenes in that movie, but they all work so well for the storyline.


Q: How about “O Negative”?


          A: O Negative was a short film. It is about the old urban myth revolving around the missing kidney story. I play a girl who seduces men who have the right blood type and steal their organs in order to sell them on the black market.


Q: And finally, “War of the Worlds”


          A: That was probably the easiest day at work ever. I just drove up to Staten Island and played a refugee. I just walked along the bridge along with all the other refugees and screamed when the van drove by. My agent was like “What? You want to do this?” But I had the day free, so I thought I’d make a few bucks instead of doing nothing, lol.


Q: What's next for you? Can you tell me what you have going on in 2009?


          A: I’m getting very busy. I am partners with someone regarding a comic/graphic novel series, I just got offered a supporting part in a comedy film and the same director offered me a pilot he’s shooting later in the year. Without going into too many details yet, I am working on a possible show about modern Vampyres and on a video diary type of thing for a network (can’t say who yet). Of course I’m co-writing Cleric 2 and hope to be filming that soon. I’m also working on securing bands for the Cleric soundtrack. I also have several modeling shoots scheduled. It’s going to be a busy year!


Q: If you and I were to talk 1 year from today, what do you think would be on your plate at that time?


          A: Well I hope the graphic novel will be off the ground, Cleric 2 will be filmed and we’ll be on our way to part 3, the pilot will be filmed or about to be and the network show I mentioned earlier will be out there.


Q: Is there any movie director or producer you really want to work for one day?


          A: TIM BURTON! I love his work. I love how dark and moody he is without being overly dramatic about it. It’s melancholy without being “woe is me”. Everything he does is so intense, but in a Gothic artistic way. Being very much into the Goth scene, I would love the opportunity to explore Tim Burton’s visions.


Q: Are there certain types of films you enjoy doing? What do you look for when picking projects?


          A: I really enjoy parts that I can throw myself into, and forget that I am acting. I enjoyed Cleric because I got the opportunity to be emotional and do all of my own stunts as well. When I pick projects I look at how I can become the character and own it. Also, how will the part help me grow as an actor? I think that’s important.


Q: You’ve appeared in a few films, but have also done some modeling, tv and commercials, correct? Can you tell us where we may have seen you in those various projects?


          A: I’ve been in the tv shows One Life to Live, As the World Turns, Sex and the City, Law & Order, some of my commercials include Yuengling Lager, Subaru, and P.C. Richard and also magazines such as Playboy (April 2006, EOTM), Vampirella 2004, Fangoria 2005, Jade Magazine (several issues), Maxim hometown hotties 2004 and 2005 and Stuff Magazine’s Little Black Book 2005.










Q: If you could choose only one type of art (tv, movies, modeling, etc) to continue working on, what would you choose?


          A: I’d probably say film because it allows more time to be creative.


Q: Anything you wish to add for my readers and visitors? Something special about you that they probably do not know?


          A: I am the most non typical model you’ll ever know. I enjoy wine, cigars, makeup and getting dirty all at the same time. I’m a very intense person. I feel whole heartedly and am very passionate about everything I do and say.


Q: Finally...this is an "Obscure Horror Movie" website. Can you name the last horror movie you watched either at the theatres or on dvd, etc? How about name a favorite horror film that you have seen that most people probably haven't seen?


          A: Well the last movie I saw was the new “Star Trek”, LOL…but I think “The Strangers” was pretty obscure. I think it’s scarier when there’s a possibility that something could happen as opposed to zombies which are obviously fake.


Q: Thank you very much for doing this.


          A: No, THANK YOU!!!

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