Shane Briant is a very talented actor who has
be in over 80 films. He has also written 7 best selling novels, the most recent
"The Dreamhealer". He's known for his acting in Hammer Horror films:
Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell, Captain Kronos-Vampire Hunter, The
Picture of Dorian Gray, and Lady Chatterly's Lover to name a few. I recently
had the pleasure of interviewing him!
1.
If
you could meet anyone living or dead, who would you like to
meet and why?
Dead? Hitler to ask him he feels bad about the 20
million dead. Alive? Charlese Theron (she is so hot) and Obama
(he's so inspirational).
2. What is
your favorite horror movie past and present?
The original Halloween. Because of Donald Pleasance, the
story and the music.
3. Who are
your favorite horror movie actors/actresses?
Donald Pleasance, Peter Cushing, Vincent Price, Ralph
Bates.
4. Is there
any particular monster that fascinates you?
The monsters in Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'. Amazing
make-up.
5.
What is your favorite movie you have acted in & why?
'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' It was a great script.
Glenn Jordan was an inspirational director and we were working
on the 'Gone with the Wind' back lot. AND I was just
20-something, starring in a Hollywood show.
6. Who did
you idolize as a child?
Diana Dors. Her body amazed me. I also idolized
Elizabeth Taylor, Cyd Charisse, Gene Kelly, Fred
Astaire. And ESPECIALLY Audrey Hepburn!
7.
What was it like working with Peter Cushing in Frankenstein
and the Monster From Hell?
He was the kindest man. Always came prepared. Shared the
limelight always. Totally professional. Never ever made an
error. Amazing.
8.
What was it like working for Hammer Films?
It was the best apprenticeship for an actor coming into
films. It was just a shame that I joined them at the end of
their reign.
9.
Is
it true that you're going to be in the Hobbit: There and Back
Again? If so do you have any funny stories from the set?
No. I auditioned. That's all. I was too tall – they were
after someone 2 feet high. Just kidding. I would love to have
been offered the role. I LOVED that book.
10. What made
you get into acting?
My mother was a West End theatre star. I had the bug
since I was given my first lead at school, aged 7 years old in
'Le Café Crème.' In French!
11. What do
you feel makes a good horror movie?
Got to be believable. Essential it is played straight.
Great script, great actors and great director – simple!
12.
Why
do you think that people enjoy being scared?
Because they are actually safe – not I danger. So they
can be thrilled and not be threatened.
13. Any
current projects?
Hoping to work in Belgium on Gautier Casenove's
film 'Sherlock Holmes and Frankenstein.' In September
a new TV series will be released called 'Serangoon
Road.' HBO Asia /ABC . Staring Joan Chen and Don Hany.
I play the MI5 chief in Singapore in the '60's. It's
going to be great! Believe me.
14. Watch
out for the movie 'Singularity' starring Josh Hartnett
and Bipasha Basu. Directed by Oscar nominated (twice)
Roland Joffe.
