Q: Taylor, can you tell me a little bit about yourself and how you first got into the movie business?

          A: Well, for starters, if someone told me a year ago that I’d be doing the things I am today, I would have probably laughed in their face. I come from a very small, country town in Pennsylvania called Dillsburg. I loved growing up there, but the town didn’t present much opportunities for fame past being crowned the “Farmer’s Fair Queen”. So I ventured out to Drexel University in Philadelphia for college, looking for new experiences and opportunities. However, my interest in acting didn’t really develop until I started enjoying horror films. I thought it would be fun to play a victim, but I never thought I would actually get the chance. Shortly after this, I met Julie Ufema, the directed of “Caveat”, at a family friend’s wedding. We hit it off instantly, and upon first meeting I had no idea she was involved in the film business. We soon found out that we both shared a love for horror movies, and when she was cast in an independent feature “I Clean Up Your Grave”, and found out they were looking for more victims, she reached out to me. A few weeks later I was covered in fake blood and tied up to a pole with an extension cord. I had such a great time filming that day, and immediately knew that this was something I wanted to continue doing.

Q: Would you please explain your role in "Caveat"?

          A:I play the role of “Hannah Mosier”, the second youngest of five sisters. Though she was not born a Mosier, she doesn’t believe that should make her any less worthy of the family fortune. She is very selfish, stuck up and most of all, sassy. The world revolves around her; or so she thinks it does, and she uses the Mosier name to her advantage whenever possible. She speaks her mind and doesn’t care what anyone thinks, though she constantly seeks her eldest sister’s approval (which she never gets). Aside from being an actress in “Caveat” I was also a still photographer, and designed all three posters used to advertise the film.

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: “Caveat” delves into the relationships between families, primarily between siblings. It shows the toll that built up hostility, jealousy and resentment can take on a person, and an entire family. Buttons are pushed, boundaries are crossed and unspoken words and emotions are finally revealed. Everyone has a price to pay for the past.

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: As you have already heard from the director, Julie Ufema, and the star, Lindsay Goranson, we all faced a very difficult river scene. It took us several tries to shoot, with weather and equipment never seeming to cooperate. On the third try, things still weren’t going right and the scene was almost completely removed. But this is a very powerful scene, and an important turning point in the film. Despite the difficulties, Lindsay and I wanted to do the scene to its full potential. It was very physically challenging for me, but I gave it my all and had several cast and crew members supporting me through it. By the time we were finished filming it, everyone was happy that we had pushed to do it.

Q: Was there any one day, one moment where you just knew the film would work the way you thought it could?

          A: After we finished filming the river scene a huge rush of adrenaline ran through me. Despite being soaking wet with my lungs filled with creek water, I was so excited. I knew the scene was going to turn out awesome, and would be a perfect lead in for the rest of the film. But, I think the moment I truly realized this was going to be something special was the first time all five sisters had a scene together. We were sitting at a round table and although we had little dialogue, there were so many emotions being thrown around, even with a simple look. We felt like a family; it felt real.

Q: Looking back, I know that you’ve also appeared in other films. Can you tell me a little about them and your experience with it?

          1) First, “I Clean Up Your Grave”?

A: “I Clean Up Your Grave” was my first ever film experience. The scenes I was in weren’t being filmed until the evening, but I went early and hung out on set all day. I loved every part of it. It was the first time I got to see special effects up close, and it was awesome to see everything that goes into making a horror film realistic. I anxiously awaited my scene that evening, and finally I got my turn. I was covered in fake blood, taken to a basement and tied to a pole with an extension cord. And I loved every minute of it. After spending that day on set I realized that I wanted to do more.













          2) Daisy Derkins vs. The Bloodthirsty Beast of Barren Pines

A: “Daisy Derkins vs. The Bloodthirsty Beast of Barren Pines” gave me another chance to play a victim, which I love. I have now been tied up and beaten, drowned, turned into a demon and shot in the head twice. Horror is awesome.

         

Q: What's next for you? Can you tell me what else you have going on in 2011 & 2012?

          A: Since “Caveat” I have worked on a few features, short films and music videos. Since I am still a full-time student at Drexel University, I only have so much time to commit to acting, which limits many of my opportunities. However, I do have two features in the works right now. I have a small role in “The Velvet Elvis”, a horror-comedy about a black Elvis impersonator who is also a demon hunter, which is currently in production. I have also been cast in “Pointless”, a sci-fi thriller, which is the second film being produced by Julie Ufema through Group 13 Productions. I have several auditions for short films and pilots coming up soon, and I’m already looking into some more features for 2012. I have a music video shoot for a Philly based rock band this weekend, and a few modeling shoots in the next couple weeks as well. Acting has been something that I do for fun; it’s a kind of stress reliever for me. But the more experience I get, the more I want to be in front of the camera. It’s something I’m quickly becoming passionate about, so I am interested to see where it takes me.

Q: Is there any movie director or producer you’ve never worked for that you really want to work for one day?

          A: Being the horror fan that I am now, I can definitely say that Wes Craven and Rob Zombie are two of them. If we’re talking big names, the list of modern horror movie masters is short, but I think they both have proved to be successful.

Q: What do you look for when picking projects?

          A: The actors and actresses that I admire most have played roles that span across a wide range of characters. I don’t want to get stuck playing versions of one character in several films. So when I am looking for new projects and a role comes up that is very different than anything I’ve done, it makes me more interested in pursuing that role.

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 since horror is my favorite genre and it was just Halloween weekend, I have watched several recently. Among the list are “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “House on Haunted Hill”, both of which I love. I also just watched the independent film “A Horrible Way to Die” on RedBox. I don’t know that I can pick a favorite, but as for something many people may not have seen, I can say that I did brave “The Human Centipede”. I’m not easily spooked or grossed out, but that movie definitely made my stomach turn. Thank you so much for asking to interview me!

Q: Thank you very much for doing this.