Jesse Moss is a familiar face and voice to horror fans, having starred in the now classic werewolf film, Ginger Snaps as well as appearing in Final Destination 3 (The last good one) and Tucker and Dale VS Evil. This kid has done it all, even voicing a character on one of my personal favorite animated shows, Mummies Alive!
You know what we were gonna talk about so let's get to it. The 13 Question Marks of Horror...
1. You've
done a lot of horror and sci-fi over your career already. What film or
experience first got you into horror?
I
would say that Ginger Snaps was the first film I did that really got me
interested and excited about the genre.
It proved to me that it's still possible to get past the clichés and
make a film that is original and intelligent, but that still satisfies the
fans.
2. You've
done quite a bit of voice work as well as in front of the camera. What are the
differences between acting in for the camera and voiceover work?
You
can go to work in your sweatpants. No,
really the main difference is that with animation you have to rely solely on
your vocals. You can't use body language
or facial expressions to convey feeling, you have only your voice. This usually makes your style of acting much
bigger and broader.
3. Odd
question for you. I am a fan of Mummies Alive. In the wacky world we live in,
do you think that that would make a decent live-action film in which you
consider being in it after all these years?
Oh
yeah! With the CGI that is available now it could definitely be done. The
Walking Dead is one of my favorite shows, so I would love to see it more in
the vein of that. Geared to more of an adult audience and playing on some of
the darker aspects of the show.
4. You
starred with Katharine Isabelle in what is now considered a werewolf classic,
Ginger Snaps. What can you tell me about making that film?
It
was a great time. We shot on location
just outside of Toronto. It's always fun
to shoot in another city. Location
vacation as we say. There was a great
energy on set with John Fawcett at the helm.
It was a young cast and we all really got along. Katie Isabelle is one of my best friends to
this day.
5. You
also did Final Destination 3 with fellow Ginger Snaps alum Kris Lemche. As an
actor do you find it more difficult to work on effects driven films or does
that environment not really affect your performance?
That
environment doesn't really affect me. If
the effects are live then it can really help, and if you're dealing with a
green screen situation then you just have to rely on your instincts and
imagination. But that's what acting is
all about anyway.
6. You’ve
also done a lot of TV over the years. Which environment do you enjoy more?
If
you're on a television series, then that can be a lot of fun. You're with the same people day in and day
out for six to eight months straight, so you really form a strong bond. You become like a family. Day to day shooting though, I prefer
film. You're not trying to shoot as many
pages in a day, so you can take your time and really get into the work.
7. Let's
talk Tucker and Dale vs. Evil. Have you been surprised by how much success that
film has had?
I'm
not surprised. The script was
hilarious. Then you have Alan and Tyler
leading the way. It was a recipe for
success.
8. It
seems like a fun film to do. Considering Alan Tudyk is in it, was there a lot
of joking around on set?
There
was. Both Alan and Tyler are very funny
as individuals but when you get them together it takes on a whole new
level. They would often do a dialogue
series with their one liners. Each take
would be funnier than the last. It was
great to watch. Also, many of us
"college kids" were friends from before the shoot so that makes for a
very easy going atmosphere.
9. Let's
flip the coin and talk about Dear Mr. Gacy. The intensity of the subject matter
can be overwhelming. How did you prepare for that film?
Yeah,
it was a very dark film and ultimately a tough one to shake off. I read as much as I could about John Wayne
Gacy to try to understand who Jason was dealing with. To try to understand Jason's psyche, I
researched bi-polar disorder and obsession.
10. Was
it difficult to play someone who has lived and ultimately took their own life?
Whenever
you play someone who actually existed you have a certain responsibility to them
and their family. We didn't have much
info on Jason other than his book The Last Victim, but we tried to stay as
truthful as we could. Knowing that he
tragically took his own life in the end certainly gave me insight into the kind
of demons Jason was dealing with.
11. William
Forsythe seems intimidating and brings such power to his scenes. Did you meet
with him before the day of shooting or was it more of a method situation.
William
is a very serious and committed actor, and it shows in his work. We had met before and discussed the scene,
but he definitely kept me at an arms length and stayed true to his character.
12. It
seems that you have a zombie film coming up as well called 13 Eerie. What can
you tell me about that film without giving too much away?
I
can tell you that we're a group of forensic students that get in over their
heads when they go to study real corpses for a final exam. It's very creepy with a lot of action. These aren't your ordinary zombies. It's also Katherine Isabelle and mine's first
film together since Ginger Snaps.
13. You
seem quite comfortable working within the genre. Can we look forward to more
from you in the future?
Most
definitely. I'm a fan of the genre
myself so I'm always looking for the next one I can sink my teeth into.
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