I think that’s happened to a lot of films made decades ago, mine included.ġ428 ELM: What do you say to anyone who dismisses Heartland of Darkness because it took so long to get an official release? By the same token, some of today’s garbage could be cherished in the future. I loved Hereditaryand I thought Pearl was a gem.īut there is a lot of garbage out there as well. That being said, I think there are a lot of decent horror movies being made currently. Also, they all used practical effects, which I prefer over most of the CGI we see today. The bulk of films I’ve been in are in the horror genre and they were all shot on film. NICK BALDASARE: The obvious answer is the digital format. Like Coscarelli with Phantasm, a good director can make such films unforgettable.ġ428 ELM: In what ways has the horror genre changed since this film was made (for better and for worse)? Of course, you can’t beat Rosemary’s Baby as the height of satanic films. That and exploitation are 2 of my favorite genres. The 70’s and ’80s were a golden era for horror. I had always dismissed it as not worth seeing and was blown away by the director’s vision for it. NICK BALDASARE: I just watched the original 1979 Phantasm movie and loved it. Heartland of Darkness – Courtesy October Coastġ428 ELM: What are some of your favorite movies or TV shows dealing with Satan, hell, demons, etc.? It’s a tried and true way to build and retain power. And anyone who threatens the wealthy and powerful is subject to demonization based on lies and wild conspiracies. Now the tools are more sophisticated to spread lies and rumors with the internet and corporate news media in our lives. Today, it’s the same crap all over again. Going back to the Salem Witch trials, there have always been powerful people willing to exploit the fears and superstitions of the masses for their own gain. NICK BALDASARE: The more things change, the more they remain the same. Satanic panicġ428 ELM: What are your thoughts on the Satanic Panic era of the 1980s and ’90s compared to the Satanic Panic stuff going on today? Of course, a lot of those stories appear as extras on the disc itself. Whether anyone is interested remains to be seen, as the movie is unveiled. Suffice it to say, it was a helluva ride and I’m proud to have been involved and am eager to tell my story to whoever is interested. I think there are a lot of interesting stories about the making of HoD and where the various players landed in their lives too many stories to go into here. NICK BALDASARE: Well, hopefully, a lot of online interviews with participants. That sounds like you’re going all out! What more can we expect from this promotional blitz? He could explain further much better than I could, as I was just an actor in the film.ġ428 ELM: The Heartland of Darkness Bluray is to come equipped with a 40-minute behind-the-scenes documentary, 3 commentary tracks, and a new interview with star Linnea Quigley. NICK BALDASARE: My understanding is that Eric, the director, simply ran out of money to finish it. Why did it take so long for it to get released? Interview with Nick Baldasare, star of Heartland of Darknessġ428 ELM: Heartland of Darkness sounds like an interesting movie. However, a finished version will finally be available on Blu-Ray on November 8, 2022! We asked one of the film’s stars, Nick Baldasare, about it. Directed by Eric Swelstad and also starring scream queen Linnea Quigley, Heartland of Darkness (AKA Blood Church) had previously been considered a lost film from the 1980s/early 1990s.
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