Hack Job

I attended Chiller Theatre in October of 2016 and, as I do every time I attend, met a wide variety of talents, from actors and actresses to musicians and models. One of those talents was an independent filmmaker named James Balsamo. He had a quick wit, sending out jokes and puns at a rapid pace. I knew that he would make for a good interview subject, but we didn’t speak to each other again until October 3rd. I hope you enjoy getting to know this talent whose combination of comedy and horror has made for some very entertaining film-making. Say hello to James Balsamo! Johnny: Hi, James. James: Hey, how’s it going? Johnny: It’s good. Thanks for taking the time to speak to me, especially as you’re on a trip. James: Oh, yeah. No problem. Johnny: Alright. I have my questions ready to go, starting with these two. What were your pop-cultural likes growing up, like favorite movies and music? James: It’s funny. I’ve been into horror movies since I