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much easier to react to a physical expulsion of blood as opposed to a director telling an actor to react as if blood is being sprayed because it is going to be added later in post. The media blitz surrounding you and the film has to be a bit overwhelming.  Were you or your father prepared for how much interest there was in your story? No, we were not prepared. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect the attention Carver has re- ceived. I am very thankful for the coverage. It is important to me that the horror genre continues to grow and I want to help add a female perspective to a male dominated genre. At first people thought it was so cute that a girl was making a horror movie. I was being marginalized. Then when the trailer hit, people had to sit back and take notice.   What do your friends think about you directing a film?   Are they aware of the magazine, Advertise here for $25 - $100 call 732-280-7625 pg 67