In this episode, I talk with Carrsan T. Morrissey (Filmmaker) about the Horror Film Genre and more. This episode marks the fourth in a series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival.This was recorded at Mason City Brewing in Mason City, IA.
Topics Include: Thoughts on Renfield, The Tower (Carrsan’s Short Film), Sub-Genres of Horror, Carrsan’s Introduction to Horror, Memorable Horror Moments, Death in Horror Movies, Rot (Carrsan’s Short Film), What Challenges Carrsan, Stigmas Against the Horror Genre, How to Change Stigmas against the Horror Genre, Process on Shooting Challenging Scenes, Intimacy Coordination, Difficulties in Expression (Emotional/Physical), Representation in Horror Films Today, Art Challenging Norms, Effective Moments in Horror, and more.
Learn More About Carrsan:
Carrsan T. Morrissey is a filmmaker, author and playwright from Cedar Falls, IA known for elevated horror, tense thrillers, and powerful dramas with a distinctly independent feel.
Raw, uncompromising, and often heavy in tone, Morrissey’s films are also known for their diverse casts and characters, especially in regards to the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Her films have been viewed over 2.4 million times online, and her novel “Old Wounds” debuted as one of the Top 25 best-selling new LGBT Horror Novels on Amazon, remaining on the Top 100 list for several weeks afterwards.
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References Made
Halloween Palooza (Horror Film Festival)
