Exclusive Interview: Camille Keaton talks CRY FOR THE BAD MAN & I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE
I Spit on Your Grave horror icon Camille Keaton is back for revenge in writer/director Sam Farmerโs Cry for the Bad Man, a film revolving around a grieving woman fighting for whatโs rightfully her own. ย We thought weโd reach out to Keaton to talk about the film, as well as I Spit on Your Grave and the legacy that film has had. Read on and check out Cry for the Bad Man, available on DVD/Digital NOW from Uncorkโd Entertainment!
Synopsis:
When a small-town widow is grieving in isolation, she receives a deadly ultimatum from the privileged sons of a local land developer to sell her beloved property. With 24 hours to decide and her pleas to the town’s corrupt sheriff falling on deaf ears, she realizes she must take matters into her own hands. Her quest for justice turns into an all-out battle and grisly confrontation.
Dread Central: Cry for the Bad Man has a really interesting concept, what attracted you to this project?
Camille Keaton: I like the fact that Marsha Kane is a strong woman and she stands up for herself. I really liked the storyline.
DC: The film speaks on what makes an individual happy, their place in the world and sometimes that place can be a house. Itโs very much what sheโs holding onto. Did that approach stand out to you when reading the script or did you find other elements?
CK: I didnโt see it that way. I think if someone is trying to take something thatโs yours, thatโs wrong and you have to stand up for your convictions.
DC: Was the experience of shooting the film a fun experience?
CK: It was a great experience! I enjoyed working with the other actors. We seemed to gel. And the place we worked at was great too, at (Executive Producer) Kathryn McAvoyโs.
DC: Thereโs a big following for the revenge sub-genre of film. What is it that you think appeals to so many people?
CK: I think people just gravitate toward revenge films because they like to see people get revenge in general. In real life, a lot of people would like to get revenge themselves, but obviously we canโt, so we give it to them in films.
DC: Cry for the Bad Man speaks on entitlement and intimidation, something that seems to be front and center in 2020. Itโs unbearable at times. The genre is always great at shining a light at real issues and topics but through a genre lens. Do you see a little bit of your legendary I Spit on Your Grave character in this one as well?
CK: She seems to really want what is right and, in this case, itโs justice. I see them both as strong characters, but thatโs it. One is out for revenge. One is defending herself and her property. Theyโre both strong women though.
DC: I Spit on Your Grave went from a cult film to a bonafide horror classic over the years. How do you feel about the legacy of that film and how people still love it?
CK: Thatโs a good question. Iโm really glad itโs having this long run. I never expected it to have that when I made it. Itโs really a nice surprise. Obviously, they didnโt have a lot to spend on wardrobe!
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