Five Random Questions with Texas Chainsaw 3D's Dan Yeager

Dan Yeager has been a good friend of Shawnster the Monster for nearly two years.  Dan and I became instant friends over our love of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and silent film.  Dan Yeager was able to accomplished one of his dreams of playing the one and only Leatherface in Lionsgate's Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D that opened number one in theaters back in January.  Besides playing a homicidal misunderstood farm-boy who likes to wear human flesh as a mask, he has a love for classic cars, classic cinema, Waffle House, spending time with his wonderful family and running his business Bad Anger.  Hint hint Dan, I need some shirts in 3X (because I am a tall ol' boy) and some signed TC3D posters if you get my subtle hints.  Dan was nice enough to answer my random five questions.  You never know what this ol' southern boy might ask Dan.

SHAWNSTER THE MONSTER'S RANDOM FIVE QUESTIONS!

1.) What is one silent movie that you recommend that every movie fan should watch once?

Metropolis. It is the pinnacle of pre-sound film making for design and composition. The story is epic as well. For the horror fan in particular, you should see Nosferatu.


2.) If you come back for another Texas Chainsaw 3D sequel, will you make sure to have in your contract that Shawster the Monster and Professor Phil Raley are extras in the movie?

That contract is already written and signed. I'll do what I can, though. Have your agent call me.   

(Author's note: Dan better or I will text him nude pictures of Bea Arthur in the middle of the night! He will not have any memory left on his phone!)


 3.) What is your view on 3D?

3D is a great cinematic tool. It has been, up to now, largely used as a gimmick, but I think it can best be used to enhance the immerse quality of an already compelling story. In TC3D, I think we see one of the first thoughtful uses of it. There were the couple of homages to schlock 3D movies of the past, but it was largely restrained. You still can't break "the 4th wall." I predict we will be watching the local news in 3D within 10 years; maybe within 5.


4.) What other type of characters would you like to portray in the future?

My friend, Kari Kramer (better known to Chainsaw fans as the carnival scene Pig Man) penned a great story about a regular guy who went through a devastating break-up. She seems to think I could play the role, and I'm beginning to believe her. I do enjoy being scary, though.



5.) Who was your celebrity crush when you were growing up?

It changed daily, depending on what was on TV. Ginger, Elly May, Lilly Munster... But the quintessence of crush ability had to be Farrah Fawcett. I'm old.

Bonus question:
What would be more scarier, being forced to live in a cabin in Alaska for a year with Leatherface or legendary TCM fan Allen Titinik?

As far as which one would most likely end in murder, I suspect Allen would take the prize. I get along with Leatherface fairly well at this point. He's not at all annoying and is pretty useful around the cabin.





 Next week checkout author and Halloween (yeah the movie series) Justin Beahm!

 Want to learn more about Dan Yeager, check these links out.

    https://www.facebook.com/officialdanyeager
    https://www.facebook.com/BADanger
    https://www.facebook.com/DanYeagersBrains
    http://www.imdb.me/danyeager
    http://www.danyeager.com
    http://www.sag.org/iactor/DanYeager


© 2013 Shawnster the Monster Shawn D Patrick

Random Five Questions with Sean Clark

Sean Clark is a man of various trades. Sean is one busy man. He is the owner of Convention All-Stars and is a horror journalist with his "Horrors Hallowed Grounds" being featured in HorrorHound Magazine. In 2003, Sean was one of the people involved putting together a very cool horror convention "Halloween Returns to Haddonfield" 25th Anniversary Convention in Pasadena CA and Sean put together the sequel "30 Years of Terror" the Halloween 30th Anniversary Convention once more in Pasadena, CA. Sean was also involved in the making of the excellent documentaries on Scream Factory's awesome releases of Halloween 2 and Halloween 3: Season of the Witch. Sean is also a screenwriter. His first feature film was "The Black Waters of Echo's Pond" starring Robert Patrick, and Danielle Harris. Sean also like long walks in the park on nice sunny warm days in the Spring. Thanks to Sean for taking a timeout to answer Shawnster the Monster's Random Five Questions.

Random Five Questions:
1.) How did you become an agent?

It was sort of by accident. I was involved with conventions and was also friends with a lot of horror celebrities and I booked one of them into a show as a favor because I was tight with the promoter and then after that this same celeb asked if I could get him into other shows and I was thinking that one time was cool but this is sort of turning into a job and that is when the light bulb kind of went on in my head. Then I started my own company. I never did it with the intent for it to blow up like it has into an actual corporation. I was doing it as a way to get into horror cons for free and promote my own things like Horror's Hallowed Grounds on their dime. Then it took over my life.

 2.) How did you become involved in various documentaries about the Halloween series such as "The Nightmare Isn't Over: The Making of Halloween II" and "Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III" on the Scream Factory releases of "Halloween II and Halloween III: Season of the Witch?

Well I have been involved in the Halloween franchise in one way or another since 1996 when I was known for making Myers masks. I worked on the very first DVD release of Halloween in 1999 with Anchor Bay. Then I put on the Halloween 25th Anniversary convention in 2003. From that we did the documentary Halloween 25 Years of Terror with Anchor Bay and my very first Horror's Hallowed Grounds episode on Halloween was a bonus feature on that DVD. Then I put on the Halloween 30th Anniversary Convention in 2008 and started working in various capacities with Malek Akkad & Trancas International. So when Shout Factory was working on Halloween II & III Jeff Nelson at Shout and Michael Felsher of Red Shirt Pictures got together and decided to get me involved. I'm honored they did.

3.) What is the craziest thing you ever saw at a convention?

I don't know honestly. They all kind of blur together. I guess the craziest thing is the crowds at San Diego Comic Con. That is truly insane.

4.) What would be your holy grail to be added to your collection?

 I guess the go to answer would be Nick Castle's screen used mask from the original Halloween. There were at least 3 used in that film and only one is known to exist and that was the one also used in Halloween II.

 5.) How do you control the women around Norman Reedus?

There is no "controlling" the ladies that go by many names. The Boondock Betties, Reddusmaniacs, Dixon's Vixens and so on. I let security try to control them and just do my best to stay on their good side.

Here are some links to learn more about Sean.
 www.conventionallstars.com
 www.horrorshirts.com
 www.silvershampainnovelties.com

Be on the lookout next week for Dan Yeager from "Texas Chainsaw 3D" answering Shawnster the Monster's Random Five Questions.


© 2013 Shawnster the Monster Shawn D Patrick