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 Some
of you might know Sarah-Jane Redmond from the TV show Millennium
(never watched
it myself, always been an X-Files guy). She played Lucy
Butler on that show. If not, then you'll get to know her as the
S&M freak Gwen in the upcoming Hellraiser: Hellseeker. Yes,
Hellraiser: Hellseeker is upon us. It stars Dean Winters
(Trevor-pictured below with Sara), the returning Ashley
Lawrence (Kirsty), Doug Bradley (Pinhead) and the surprise
comeback of "Hellbound: Hellraiser 2" star Imogen Boorman
(Tiffany). Arrow
got a few words going with Sarah aka Gwen and this is how it
turned out.
1-
What's
your favorite scary movie?
Hellraiser one, of course.
2-
How did you get into acting? Did you fall into it by accident
or did you
always have the intention of doing it?
I trained
in dance for ten years, then began my own theatre company
called The Holy Barbarian's - Holy in our search for
truth and self, Barbarian in our rejection of so-called
civilized standards of success, morality, and neurosis. An agent that came to see one of my plays signed me on for
film and television. After being voted the internet's
number one villain (Lucy Butler aka the Devil, in Millennium)
my career took off.
3-
You play Gwen in the upcoming Hellraiser: Hellseeker. Tell us
a bit about your
character. What kind of research
did you do for the part?
Gwen
likes it rough... I viewed many dominatrix sessions at a local
dungeon...
4-
Any funny set stories that you can share with us?
When I auditioned for the
part, I used a photograph out of Stanton's illustrated book
'For the man who knows his place' as my headshot. It's a
photo of a man on his hands and knees slaving to his female
master in his office. Also, I got to die my most gruesome
death to date - you'll have to wait to see the movie for that
one.
5-
You've also appeared in "Disturbing Behavior", Dark Angel (TV),
X-Files and Millennium. Is it me or is the horror genre
following you around? Is this
coincidence or fate?
What can I say, I like it
rough, too...
6-
Apart from Millennium, you've also acted opposite Lance
Henriksen in "The Invitation". What was your part on
that film? What kind of release is it getting and how was it
acting opposite Lance (he seems pretty intense)?
Lance is one of the finest
actors I have ever worked with. He can be very
intimidating, so you have to be able to challenge him. The Invitation is a psychological thriller, I play a
sexually frigid married woman who is forced to take a type of
drug that unleashes your deepest sub-conscious fears, and
unless you face them you die. There is a climatic scene
with Lance and I, that was one of the most difficult scenes I
have ever had to do, but you'll have to wait for that one,
too. It is going to the New York film festival this
year.
7-
What kind of parts bring you the most pleasure?
I actually love playing
dark, disturbing characters, because I think in life we try so
hard to be 'good,
decent people' and to just allow myself the freedom to tear
into myself, and tap into that darkness, allows me to free
that part of myself.
8-
What is it about acting that cranks your dial?
Making the impossible
possible, studying every aspect of the human psyche, and just
a chance to play and create every day.
9-
What's next up for you?
Just finished A Wrinkle in
Time - Walt Disney/Miramax, beginning two series this summer
Smallville - David Nutter, Da'Vinci's Inquest which is a
multi-award winning Canadian drama.
10-
If you're asked to be included in the cast of Hellraiser 7,
would you do it?
Absolutely,
I love Pinhead, I think Gwen and Pinhead should have a child.
11-
When and how will Hellraiser: Hellseeker be released?
Not
sure what kind of release, but it will be soon, I'm sure.
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I'd
like to thank Sarah for her time and the on-set pictures she
slapped my way. Looking forward to seeing you in Hellraiser:
Hellseeker baby girl! Whip it ! Whip it good!
Read
Arrow's review of HELLRAISER here
Read
Arrow's review of HELLRAISER 2 here
Read
Arrow's review of HELLRAISER 3 here
Read
Arrow's review of HELLRAISER 4 here
Read
Arrow's review of HELLRAISER 5 here
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