Horror Fuel Interview with Robert Henderson

Written by Kelli Marchman McNeely

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Henderson, the director of Sunset Studios’ new indie movie KRUEL, a horror/thriller about an obsessed psychotic ice cream man who stalks and abducts a young woman. KRUEL will be in select theaters May 29, 2015.

KM: “Mr. Henderson, you have always been influenced by film, was there one in particular that stood out?” RH: ” The movie JAWS had a huge influence on me as a kid and still does in many ways today (other than the outdated special effects). It really was a true monster movie but with great character development.”

KM: “What made you decide to return to film now?” RH: “Technology was a huge factor but also my kids are older now and thus there is less impact for me to make a career change.”

KM: “Can you tell us about your film KRUEL ?” RH: “With KRUEL I attempted to show that we can be disappointed by people (we trust) on all different levels from an unfaithful boyfriend to a deranged ice cream man but that most of us, in the end, aspire to do the right thing.”

KM: “What was your inspiration for writing KRUEL ?” RH: “The simple answer is that I’ve heard many people over the years say that the ice cream truck kind of freaked them out so I thought it would be a nice hook for a story.”

KM: “If you don’t mind me asking, what are you working on now?” RH: ” A movie called NEW YEAR’S DAWN. It’s a cross between CRASH and DOG DAY AFTERNOON.”

KM: “And now for the question I ask everyone I interview, What is your favorite horror movie and why?” RH: “I’m dating myself again but I really liked the original HALLOWEEN and THE THING.”

KM: “Both are great movies.”

I look forward to seeing what Robert creates in the future. Be sure to check out Robert Henderson’s new films and KRUEL.