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481. Interview with Fabianne Therese, Dolly

·59 min

This episode features an interview with actor Fabianne Therese, known for her roles in horror films like "Starry Eyes" and the new release "Dolly." Hosts Dustin and Nico discuss her career and latest project in a conversational and enthusiastic style. Therese recounts that her first film was "John Dies at the End" with director Don Coscarelli after receiving career advice from Jonah Hill. She describes the horror community as incredibly supportive, especially highlighting the camaraderie among women at film festivals and conventions. Therese explains she has been in about 14 horror films, with early roles serving as a calling card within the indie horror world. She details landing the lead role of Macy in "Dolly" after a recommendation from actor Scoot McNairy and director Rod Blackhurst. Preparation for the physically and mentally demanding role drew on her theater background to build emotional stamina for the shoot. On set, she and co-star Max, who plays Dolly, formed a close support system, with Max ensuring her comfort during intense scenes. Therese shares that Sean William Scott, who also stars in the film, is exceptionally kind and sent her a supportive voice note after seeing the movie. She also enjoyed working with Ethan Suplee, bonding over a shared love of theater. Filming in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was a positive experience with great local food and community support, including a donated location. Therese reveals her biggest fear is adult babies, making "Dolly" a form of exposure therapy, and her childhood fear stemmed from "Chucky." She expresses a desire to join the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" television series or any David Lynch project. Her current Letterboxd top four includes "After Hours," "La Cienaga," "Days of Being Wild," and "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore." Therese also co-wrote and directed a short film called "Earth is a Paradise" and continues to direct music videos. She offers advice for aspiring writers to release their work even if it feels imperfect. Her next project is a dramatic film called "Lake Travis," where she plays an aggressive lesbian character. The tone is casual, friendly, and full of mutual fandom, with hosts and guest sharing personal anecdotes and film recommendations. Horror fans and indie film enthusiasts will enjoy this deep dive into an actor's career and the genre's community. Listeners seeking a highly structured or debate-focused interview might find the free-flowing conversation less engaging.

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A loose Dolly conversation shaped by Chattanooga memories, local support, and one very fast Dodge Charger.

The Dolly discussion works best when it stays close to the guest's memories of the shoot. Chattanooga comes through in small, specific flashes: filming in town, a Knoxville wrestling trip with the crew, interiors built around an old perfume factory, and the Dodge Charger that…

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You get a Dolly guest chat that lingers in Chattanooga: good food, local help, an old perfume factory, and a Dodge Charger driven like a vacation fantasy.

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