Halloween isn’t one night—it’s who I am. Horror, makeup, ghosts & gore have been my thing since I was 8. Scary isn’t seasonal.
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What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?
A clown chasing and grabbing the back of our truck in the middle of the night while on our way to a Halloween event when all those “killer clowns” were out
Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.
Well, it depends on the kind of horror movie. If it’s a human or some paranormal thing, I’d use reverse psychology — make them think I get them, or even act like I’d help them, so I’m not just another target. And if I had to run, I wouldn’t just bolt and scream — I’d throw them off, make it look like I went one way while I slipped the other, and watch how they move when they’re close so I can figure out their patterns. Basically, I’d outsmart them instead of just outrunning them.
What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?
If I won the $13,000, the first thing I’d do is make sure me, my love, and our four animals had a safe and stable place to live. Once we’re secure, I’d use some of that money to flip it into more — through smart investments. My goal would be to build it up enough so I could land a good stable job without worrying about survival in the meantime. And once I’m in that position, I’d love to pay it forward and help other people/animals who are struggling the way I am now.
Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?
My real-life hero would probably be my best friend— she’s been with me through a lot since we were younger, and I know if it came down to surviving a horror movie, we’d figure it out together. She’d keep me grounded, and I’d keep us moving.
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