Laura Schaubschlager is a Winona State University graduate with a B.A. in English and Spanish and is currently working on her M.A. in strategic communication. She is an avid horror fan (movies, novels, video games—anything that makes her hesitate when she goes to turn off the light at night). She has a horror Instagram account that you can follow at @laurahhcamille.
1. What do you love most about movies?
As a horror fan, I especially love the thrill. I love getting so caught up in a scary story that I forget that I’m actually safe at home. And I love seeing what filmmakers can do with practical effects to create a memorable, nightmare-like experience.
2. What’s the first movie you ever watched that left a huge impression on you?
BEETLEJUICE. My dad showed it to me when I was probably a little too young, but it had a huge impact on the kind of media I consumed as I grew up. I really think it jump-started my love of horror.
3. What’s your ultimate guilty pleasure flicks?
I love cheesy, 1-star, low-budget horror movies on Amazon Prime and Tubi. If my boyfriend and I can’t decide what to watch, we just scroll through the horror section and pick something with the silliest-looking title card.
4. What are your top 5 favorite movies of all time?
- Young Frankenstein. It was the first Mel Brooks movie I ever saw, and even after thirty years, it still cracks me up.
- Murder by Death. It’s a surprisingly obscure detective film parody considering how incredible the cast is (Maggie Smith, Elsa Lanchester, Alec Guinness, TRUMAN CAPOTE), but it is SO funny (besides some uncomfortably dated humor). My dad, sister, and I quote it constantly.
- Mary Poppins. Not just my favorite Disney movie, but one of my favorite movies in general. It’s one of maybe five VHS tapes my grandma had at her house, so it’s an extra nostalgic one for me.
- The Wicker Man. A musical folk horror featuring Christopher Lee? PERFECTION.
- Hellraiser: Not just a great horror movie, but a beautifully made film in general- it’s so much more than an 80s gore-fest.
5. Who are your top 5 favorite actors/actresses?
Actors: Vincent Price, Doug Jones, Christopher Lee, Tim Curry, Alan Rickman
Actresses: Maggie Smith, Madeline Kahn, Julie Andrews, Catherine O’Hara, Emma Thompson
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