Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"LEAH VOYSEY"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions...
STANDISH: We last apoke in 2023, what's Leah been up to since then?
I’ve worked on a few indie films, recorded some music, and worked harder than ever on my YouTube channel and online content creation. Continuing to grow my YouTube channel with my cosplay and thrifting content is my main focus right now.
STANDISH: How has being part of a major indie horror hit affected your career or opened new opportunities for you?
I’ve met some amazing filmmakers in the indie horror scene. Recently I worked on a film called What’s Wrong Wendy with people I met on another film set. Both of those films were direct offers, which is something that never would have happened without Terrifier. Additionally, getting the opportunity to meet fans at horror conventions has been lifechanging. I love the opportunity to meet the people that my work has affected, especially those people that are also fans of my YouTube channel.
STANDISH: What was the most memorable part of filming your scenes in Terrifier 2?
I will never forget watching them film the fire stunt. Jenna Hellmuth is the stunt actor who played my character for that scene. I had never seen a stunt like that before, and I feel like I learned a lot about what goes into making something like that happen.
STANDISH: The fans want to know, what’s the biggest challenge of acting in a film as intense and graphic as Terrifier 2?
Luckily, I didn’t have to deal with too many of the graphic scenes! Even in the asylum scene at the end, my character is reacting to Vicky holding Art’s head in her lap. But Samantha Scaffidi wasn’t even in makeup when they filmed my coverage, and I don’t think she was holding Art’s head. I really give props to the actors in the franchise who had to deal with a lot more fake blood and guts than I did!
STANDISH: You're part of "Ice Nine Kills", can you tell us more?
I had the pleasure to be a guest vocalist on their track A Work of Art. Spencer has always been a huge supporter of my music and a fan of my voice. I was stoked when he had the idea to bring my Terrifier character into their universe. It was an incredible opportunity and a huge milestone for me.
STANDISH: Any word on being casted for the Terrifier franchise again?
I don’t think anyone knows anything about Terrifier 4 yet, so we will see!
STANDISH: What’s your process for overcoming creative blocks when acting?
It’s important to me that I am connecting with my scene partner. We should both be working to make the other one look as good as possible. If I am feeling creatively blocked in some way, I need to lock into that connection will be good to go. I never try to force any sort of emotions. I just use what I am feeling in that moment, which helps the work feel more authentic.
STANDISH: Do you have a favorite project you’ve worked on that really pushed you creatively?
I just wrapped a short film called 6th Ave, where I got to work with Michael C. Williams from The Blair Witch Project. I play an unhoused woman dealing with substance abuse, and I wasn’t expecting the role to be as emotionally taxing as it was. As actors, we must put ourselves in the shoes of other people and learn to understand them, and I am grateful for the intense empathy that character made me feel.
STANDISH: When producing, what usually sparks your first idea?
I love pulling from personal experiences when I am creating a project. I learned the term “roman à clef” recently, which is a French term describing novels or scripts that include a combination of real events and fictional events. I think that describes my work perfectly.
STANDISH: If you could collaborate with any actor or filmmaker, living or dead, who would it be and why?
I wish Carrie Fisher was someone I could have worked with. I am so inspired by her work, especially her novels and memoirs. Her experiences paved the way for a lot of women in the industry fighting back for their power and autonomy. It is a battle we are still fighting, and I am happy to pick up that torch.
STANDISH: Any upcoming work we can look forward to from you?
Besides 6th Ave and What’s Wrong Wendy, which I mentioned already, I am working on some music! I have a song and a music video ready to go, I am just waiting to pick a release date. The song was produced by Ricky Armellino from Ice Nine Kills. And after that song comes out, I have an EP in the works produced by my friend, CJ Rare. 2026 should be very music heavy for me!
STANDISH: What are your social linls?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leahvoysey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahvoysey/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leahvoysey
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