Denise Gossett

HORROR FILM FESTIVAL FOUNDER | ACTRESS - Denise Gossett has been in the entertainment business over twenty years. Fourteen years ago, Denise started the film festival "ShriekFest" and it has had incredible success. Recently, she was voted number 5 out of 13 "Most Influential Women In Horror History." "ShreikFest's" media credits include: 2013 Movie Maker Magazine - "Coolest Horror/SciFi Film Festivals in the World," LA Weekly - "LA's Most Successful & Entertaining Horror Film Festival," 2011 Movie Maker Magazine - "Top 13 Film Festivals To Die For" and 2010 Movie Maker Magazine - "Top 25 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee." As an actress, Denise has had many lead roles in feature films including the Mel Gibson movie, "Get the Gringo" and "The Last Ride" with Dennis Hopper. Denise's television credits include: "The Office," "The New Adventures of Old ChristineChristine," "Samantha Who?," "Veronica Mars," recurring role on "Zoey 101," "Drake & Josh" and so many more. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: The concept of the "Final Girl" (the girl who is usually the last living character in a horror film, especially a slasher film) has become so prevalent that it is considered a staple in the genre. Why do audiences empathize more with a strong surviving female character more then a male counterpart? How have the roles of women changed in horror over the past 20 years? Do you see a horror films veering away from the current Horror/Love Stories such as movies like "Twilight" anytime soon? WEBSITE: ShriekFest.com | DeniseGossett.com