[Interview] Natasha Henstridge Talks ‘Species’ at 30, ‘House of Abraham’, and Halloween
The new end of life cult horror movie House of Abraham opens in select theaters this week, and we talked to Natasha Henstridge recently about what excited her most about this project, and how the heavy subject matter weighed on her while shooting, and we also discussed this year’s 30th anniversary of her breakout performance in the 1995 sci-fi horror classic Species, how it changed her life forever, and more.
In a our video conversation a few days ago, we also of course talked about celebrating Halloween, as Henstridge reveals her favorite candy treat and costume that she’s ever worn.
In the 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.
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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.
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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 opens in select theaters this Friday the 13th.
Watch our exclusive video interview with Natasha Henstridge, as well as the film’s official trailer, below.
Related: [Interview] ‘House of Abraham’ Filmmakers Talk Real World Inspiration, and Halloween
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