[Interview] Lin Shaye Talks ‘Tales of Halloween’, ‘House of Abraham’, and More

June 18, 2025 Matt Artz 0 Comments House of Abraham, Lin Shaye, Tales of Halloween

Horror icon Lin Shaye stars in the new movie House of Abraham, out now in select theaters, and we were honored to talk to her recently about what drew her to the role and the project, which deals with the taboo subject of ending one’s own life, and talk some Halloween.

In a our video conversation earlier this week, Shaye reflected on her experience working on the 2015 anthology film Tales of Halloween, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and remains one of our favorite annual October watches, and of course we also discussed what Halloween itself means to her.

In the new film, haunted by her childhood memories of finding her mother dead, a conflicted Dee arrives at a mysterious secluded property looking for answers. Upon checking in, she meets six other weekend guests there for the same reason as herself — ending their lives with the assistance of the enigmatic host, Abraham, who assures everyone that their deaths will happen under his guidance, cleanly, safely, and most importantly, lovingly. When someone is ready to end their life, they will ring the bell of death outside, gathering everyone for their end. As he states: Life is not for everyone.

He informs the guests that they are, of course, free to change their minds and leave if they so choose. One of the guests, Victor, takes Abraham up on the offer but not before pleading with others to leave with him. No one does. When Dee stumbles upon evidence that Victor never left at all, but mysteriously disappearing, leaving all his things behind, she has the chilling realization that Abraham lied. No one leaves the House alive.

As more guests take their own lives, Dee becomes desperate to stop Abraham’s manipulative intentions. A final confrontation between Dee and Abraham leads to a twist that no one can foresee. The future of the House of Abraham is on the line and the stakes are truly life and death.

Directed by Lisa Belcher (Guest of Honor, Javelina Run), genre icons Lin Shaye (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Sinister, Tales of Halloween) and Natasha Henstridge (Species films, Ghosts of Mars) co-star, along with Lukas Hassel (The Blacklist, Into The Dark).

House of Abraham is out now in select theaters.

Watch our exclusive video interview with Lin Shaye below.

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