Q&A: Gabrielle Stone Discusses DEATH HOUSE, ROCK PAPER DEAD & More

Actress Gabrielle Stone has been hard at work in recent years, with a particular presence in the horror genre via roles in movies such as Death House and Tom Holland's Rock Paper Dead. For our latest Q&A feature, we caught up with Stone to discuss getting behind the camera for her directorial debut, working with Tony Todd, upcoming projects, and more.

Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Gabrielle. You’ve stayed busy as an actress over the past several years, and you have several exciting projects coming up. What can you tell us about your role in the new movie Death House, which features an all-star lineup of horror icons?

Gabrielle Stone: I can't say too much without giving plot lines away, but my character appears in the very end of the film opposite Tony Todd. It's safe to say my character leads into the sequel, which I'm looking forward to doing. Harrison Smith is a great director and I always have a blast working with him.

You also have a key role in Rock Paper Dead, another anticipated horror film that marks Tom Holland’s return to directing. What was it like working with Holland, who is highly regarded within the genre for his work on films like Fright Night and Child’s Play?

Gabrielle Stone: Tom is awesome. Such a sweet guy; he knows exactly what he wants. Rock Paper Dead was a ton of fun, I had such a great time working with Luke Macfarlane. The whole cast and crew were terrific on this shoot. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished project.

You recently co-directed, co-wrote, and starred in the short film It Happened Again Last Night. What was it like to get behind the camera for the first time?

Gabrielle Stone: I absolutely loved it. I definitely want to direct more. That being said, the next thing I direct, I don't want to have a leading role in. It was hard to juggle being on both sides of the camera, especially on an indie budget/schedule. But I'm really proud of how it turned out and we've submitted to about 25 festivals so far.

Looking back at your time filming your recent projects, is there a funny or favorite moment in particular that stands out?

Gabrielle Stone: In September, I shot an indie feature called Swell and got to do a lot of comedy. The cast and I really bonded and we've become close friends. I also just got back from filming The Competition with Chris Klein and Thora Birch. I played a stripper and the set was complete with blow-up dolls, balloons, and confetti. You can imagine how much fun we had.

You’ve acted in a wide variety of films, with many appearances in horror movies over the years. Were you a passionate horror fan growing up?

Gabrielle Stone: I'm a fan of good cinema no matter what genre. Horror has been what I've done a good amount of, but it always has to be a good script. And the horror fans are unlike any others, they're awesome. Of course, I love a good horror film.

Is there a dream role that you haven’t had the chance to play yet?

Gabrielle Stone: I love to be challenged, so there's a list of roles I'd like to play in the future. Probably a really different character role, something that isn't close to or some extension of who I am.

In Death House, what was it like for you to perform in the same movie as your mother, the legendary Dee Wallace? Did you two get to hang out on set or learn from each other during production?

Gabrielle Stone: We shot at completely different times, locations, and states even. She worked in PA while I shot my stuff in LA. My mom and I are best friends, so whenever we do get to work together it's great, we have a blast.

What projects do you have on deck that you can tease for our readers, and where can they find you on social media?

Gabrielle Stone: Death House, Rock Paper Dead, Swell, and The Competition are all coming up. A feature I did, Stray, is currently out On Demand, as well as Ava's Impossible Things.

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