Interview with Hellbride director Pat Higgins
The latest feature from writer-director Pat Higgins, independent horror-comedy Hellbride, is a supernatural stew of laughs and bloody carnage that mixes rom-com traditions with horror conventions to splattery effect. Tensions mount as a wedding day nears. Unbeknownst to the couple, the engagement ring is cursed - it once belonged to a jilted bride who embarked on a vengeful killing spree - and it brings death and destruction to all who wear it. Included in the mix are an unreliable best man and an eccentric expert on the occult who has been hunting for the cursed ring for years. Bloody chaos and supernatural vengeance ensue... I caught up with director Pat Higgins to have a chat about his film work, why comedy and horror can work well together, and the trials and tribulations of making a low budget movie. Behind the Couch: How did the story for Hellbride come about? Pat Higgins : Kind of embarrassing to admit, but Hellbride actually grew from a kiss-off line. The very ...