Halloween shaped me, raised me, and defined me from a very young age. That’s why it feels less like a holiday and more like home to me! 🧡
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What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?
On Halloween when I was little, I had dressed up as a spooky-looking fox for Halloween. I ran up to a door, yelled “trick or treat” excitedly. The door creaked open, and the very sweet woman who answered said, “Oh, a mouse!” I didn’t realize she meant me, and I thought there was a real mouse on the porch right next to me. I jumped a mile high, screaming, and she and my friends burst out laughing. I did end up with extra candy out of pity, and a great story to tell my mom later!
Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.
I’d make it to the end of a horror movie because I’ve been training for it my whole life! I would definitely be the perfect final girl, as I have been watching slashers since I was little, memorizing the rules, and learning exactly when not to go into the dark basement (that's always really dumb...) At the core, survival in horror comes down to resilience and thinking critically, and with those skills, that’s why I’d be the one left standing when the credits roll!
What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?
I would use the majority of it to help my beloved mom, dad, and my closest family and friends with their needs. Whatever is left over I would use to support myself as I continue my studies as a junior at Bryant University (go dawgs)! Giving my closest loved ones and myself a bit more security would make a huge difference.
Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?
Matthew Lillard has been one of my real-life heroes for as long as I can remember. He’s clever and brave, and he would also crack so many jokes that it would be literally impossible for me to give up. I'd definitely want him by my side, especially considering that he always comes back... 🐰
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