S2EP16: IN THE MIND OF A SLASHER WITH ACTOR/DIRECTOR DOUGLAS TAIT
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In this very special edition, we are thrilled to welcome the extraordinarily talented and versatile actor/director, Douglas Tait, to share his unique experiences and insights into the terrifying world of horror. Douglas Tait is no stranger to fear-inducing roles, having portrayed some of the most iconic creatures and monsters in Hollywood. From extraterrestrial beings to monstrous fiends, he has brought to life a plethora of haunting characters that have left audiences trembling in their seats. Whether it's under heavy prosthetics or motion-capture suits, Douglas has mastered the art of embodying the eerie and the unknown. We'll unravel the secrets behind his character preparations, the physical challenges of playing terrifying entities, and the psychological impact of being the stuff of nightmares. Get ready to hear some behind-the-scenes anecdotes that will both intrigue and frighten you as Douglas shares tales from sets that will give you a whole new appreciation for the horror films you love. Douglas Tait Bio: Douglas Tait, hailing from Los Angeles, discovered his passion for acting and filmmaking during his grade school years, creating scary short films recorded on VHS tapes. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the industry's top directors in both film and television. His filmography includes notable contributions to hit studio films such as Jon Favreau's "Zathura, J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek," "Land Of The Lost," the Blumhouse production "Unfriended: Dark Web”’ and as the Michael Myers Stunt Double in Halloween Kills. Tait's talent has also graced the small screen, where he has had recurring roles on TV series such as "Teen Wolf," "Grimm," "Star Trek: Picard," "The Girl In The Woods," "Legacies”, and performed the motion capture for the droid character “IG-12” on Season 3 of “The Mandalorian”. Notable among his versatile performances are characters like Gruagach in the Hellboy reboot, the Werewolf in James Wan's "Annabelle Comes Home," Jason Voorhees in the climactic ending of "Freddy Vs. Jason," and even the iconic “Sasquatch” in the Jack Links Beef Jerky commercials. Tait is excited about his directorial debut with the film "Angel Baby,” and looks forward to directing future projects.  Get exclusive content, merch, and messages from the cast! Be invited to some exclusive members only events and notable horror events. Sign up and become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/yupthatsscary Did you like what you just observed? You want more? Well, get more; by becoming a Patreon member of Yup, That’s Scary, the most wanted Halloween,  Horror, Haunt House Podcast in town!  Support the showStarring: Willie May Host Jarrord (Co-Host) Website: https://www.yupthatsscary.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yupthatsscary Donate to the show: CashApp: $YupThatsScary PayPal: PayPal/YupThatsScary PayPal.Me/yupthatsscary
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