Director Travis Stevens' vampire film, Jakob’s Wife, is released Friday.
“It’s not a bad life, it’s just not a fully realized life.”
Their relationship changes after Anne is bitten by a vampire.
Credit: Ava Jazlyn Gandy
“A horrible thing happens that jolts her into an awakening,” says Crampton.
“It’s like ifMarriage Storywas a horror movie.”
Jakob’s Wifeis a passion project for Crampton, who’s also one of the movie’s producers.
Ava Jazlyn Gandy
Would you want to read the script?'"
“I read it and I was immediately captivated by the leading character.
I said, ‘Yes, I want to try and develop this.'”
Ava Jazlyn Gandy
“Larry and I have a similar history,” says the actress.
“We’ve been in the independent horror genre for many years.
Most of the time you see us as sidekick characters.
The film’s two leads were also familiar with director Travis Stevens, who producedWe Are Still Here.
I think he’s a budding horror master.”
“He’s funny,” says Crampton of Brooks.
“Bigger than life.
Just such a wonderful human being.
Thirty-six years after starring in the H.P.
Lovecraft adaptation and cult classicRe-Animator, the actress remains in love with the horror genre.
“We deal with death and loss,” says Crampton.
“It’s fun to work out those things on screen.
The more I work, the more I don’t need a therapist.”
RLJE Films and Shudder are releasingJakob’s Wifein theaters, On Demand, and Digital on Friday.
Watch the trailer forJakob’s Wifeabove.
