From Blood-Curdling Screams to Streamboat Dreams: Allison Pittel on Acting vs Producing - Ep #215
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What do exploding Zoom speakers, killer mice, and surprise parades have in common? Actress and producer Allison Pittel.
In this no-holds-barred episode of Best in Fest, Allison dishes on her rise as a modern scream queen—from indie horror hit Terrifier to the Disney-gone-wrong chaos of Streamboat, where Steamboat Willie gets a slasher makeover. She also reveals what it’s really like producing reality TV with Mike Rowe, juggling 100 balloons and zero reshoots on Returning the Favor.
🎬 What you’ll hear:
- Why her scream is now legend in horror casting rooms
- Acting against puppets, air, and pure terror
- The magic (and madness) of horror conventions
- How public domain horror is rewriting the genre
- The emotional engine behind authentic fear onscreen
If you love horror, hustle, and behind-the-scenes gold, this episode is a must-listen.
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