In this unforgettable episode of Horror Heals, Corey dives deep into the life and career of horror icon Debbie Rochon. Known for her legendary roles in horror, Debbie opens up about her real-life horror story—an on-set accident with a prop machete that nearly severed four fingers on her right hand. Through extensive surgeries, physical therapy, and sheer determination, Debbie managed to regain partial use of her hand, embodying resilience both on and off the screen.
But that’s just the beginning. Corey also explores Debbie’s relationships with other horror icons like Brinke Stevens, Joe Spinell, and Will Keenan, who recently faced a devastating attack for wearing a COVID mask, resulting in permanent blindness in one eye. As we learn from Debbie’s experiences, horror isn’t just about scares; it’s about community, resilience, and healing.
In this first part of a two-part episode, Debbie reveals the strength it takes to keep going in the face of real-life terror, what it’s like to recover from trauma, and how horror has been her anchor through it all.
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