INT: Lisa Wilcox

Last Updated on July 28, 2021

The Arrow
interviews Lisa Wilcox

Does
she really need any introduction? For those of you who are not aware
of this lovely lady, Lisa Wilcox is known for her portrayal of Alice in
Nightmare On
Elm Street 4-5. In my book Alice is the more interesting and likeable
heroine of the Elm Street series (sorry Heather) and it’s a thrill
to have her here. She took the time to shoot the breeze with The Arrow
and here’s how it went down…

1-
What’s
your favorite horror movie?

Carrie
and Rosemary’s Baby. These films take a normal situation, like growing
up (Carrie) or being in love, married and pregnant (Rosemary’s Baby)
to that person’s best revenge or unbelievable nightmare.

2- What kind of preparation did you have to
do to play Alice? How did you feel around Freddy on the set, were you
afraid of him?

My physical preparation involved a day of Karate, Karate accouterments
and just being in shape already. For all of you actors out there, be
ready physically because making films is an endurance test! No. I was
not afraid of Robert Englund, as himself or as Freddy. As Freddy, I
did avoid him because it is creepy. But, we had plenty of time to get
to know each other before the makeup. I was more disturbed when
“blood” was sprayed all over me…a scene that was cut out of
the film Nightmare 4.

3- Did you see Freddy’s Dead? If so what
did you think of it? (I thought it sucked!) They should’ve gone on
with the Dream Child storyline.

I did not see Nightmare 6, but from what I heard, it was a whole new
story line and my character did not fit in.

4-
What’s the most rewarding (as an actress) part you ever played?

My most rewarding parts as an actress and person has been Alice in
Nightmare 4, The Dream Master. I was reliving my childhood in a sense.
Certainly scary to deal with as a mature woman. The wallflower, day
dreamer…in my real life it was when I was 9 years old, 4th-6th
grade. A day dreamer is full of promise, and dreams do come true. The
arch of Alice’s character growth in Nightmare 4 is amazing to see. The
excellent script and wonderful direction allowed me to soar as a young
woman dealing with crisis.

My other most rewarding part would be playing Sister Grace in Walker
Texas Ranger, 1997. It is a sad story but the conflict involved is
truly heart warming.

5- You were also in Watchers Reborn with Mark
Hamill. How was it playing opposite Luke

Skywalker in the flesh?

Watcher’s Reborn was so rewarding. Not only did I get to work with
director John Buechler again (he did some of the great effects in
Nightmare 4) but worked with Mark Hamill himself! He was a joy to work
with and I will never forget how nervous I was (by then I had done
over 50 TV and movie projects, but it didn’t matter) the first day of
filming. I could hardly remember a sentence of dialogue that first
day. Anyway, he has a marvelous sense of humor, loves children and the
Simpsons TV show.

6- What’s next on your plate?

I recently played Carol Brady/ Florence Henderson in 20th Century
Fox’s “Behind The Scenes…The Brady Bunch.” It aired in May
of this year. At the moment, a project I did in Paris, France called
“The Adventures of Chastity Blade” is in development as a
full length feature and TV series here in the USA. Photos available at
the Chiller Theatre show in Newark and on my website lisawilcoxstar.com.

7-
I heard a rumor that you might be attached to Freddy VS Jason. Is the
rumor true?

Freddy
vs. Jason I have heard about through the grapevine for 3 years…who
knows. If I was part of the script, I would like to be their favorite
sexy camp counselor, named Scarlet, that gets killed first.

8- What does Lisa Wilcox do when she’s not
battling dream maniacs and Bigfoot like creatures?

Lisa
Wilcox is Mom. With two boys, my youngest just started kindergarten.
Still acting and now producing. And a new company

toebrights.com.

9- I heard you have a little net venture
going with one of your Nightmare co-star…

I
and my partner Tuesday Knight (from Nightmare 4, she plays Kristen)
started a
company called Toe
Brights…check it out on the web at toebrights.com.
For a press kit or additional info call 800.370.7561 or
email my website.

10- Which is the best film: Dream Master or Dream
Child?

In my opinion, Dream Master was a superior movie over Dream Child.
Dream Master was about growth as a person and coming to terms with
your situation. It was about looking in the mirror and seeing and
imagining the person you want to be for yourself and for those that
inevitably depend on you…even when you feel like you have nothing to
offer them. Dream Child was fascinating because of the unborn child,
the clean slate that will be written on. What will be written? Good or
evil? The concept was excellent but not fleshed out in the right way,
in my opinion. I would have liked seeing Jacob as a child more…at 3
years old, at 7 and at 12. Flashbacks of what his life would be
like if he fought or did not fight Freddy.

You
guys have no idea how happy I am to have done this interview. I had a
huge crush on Alice in my teens and this interview just puts a smile
on my face. Thanks you Lisa for your time and know that you’re
always welcome back. If you guys wanna know more about the Dream Master, check her site out: