Mr. September: Travis Betz

Travis Betz is the director/writer of that awesome horror film Joshua we've been hearing so much about lately. In 2006, Joshua gained recognition from Fangoria, Bloody-Disgusting, and many of the other big huge horror websites, magazines, and critics to the point of madness. But seriously, he's really cute, and I don't think any of those places even mentioned that. Tall, dark, witty Travis has a really approachable, sweet, fun demeanor to go along with his sex appeal. And he's a huge geek. You can find him at horror conventions, screenings, and probably comic book stores, too, if you really look. He's probably going to end up directing The Hills Have Eyes III or Saw VII, so check him out now before his ego grows larger than his head and he becomes standoffish, egotostical, and too-cool-for-school. Enjoy Travis! Here he is!

What's a date with Travis Betz like?

Exhilarating! We'd start at dawn. 6:00a.m. Mass is the
best way to really get to know each other and connect.
Flirty glances during the homolie are always fun, and
standing in line for communion is a great way to
awkwardly touch pinkies that could lead to hand
holding! Afterwards we'd find a pretty little hilltop
and do some serious skipping. With a little luck you
can slyly trip her, then catch her, causing you both
to tumble in each others arms while you laugh and
laugh and laugh (good opp. to kiss her here). If all
is still going well then it's strawberry phosphate
time! Two straws of course. This way you can look into
each other's eyes and break from your straw only for
the occasional sigh. After that it's time to meet the
parents! Sadly mine live in Indiana...but with the
miracle of video conferencing it's a snap! Once mom
and dad approve, it's over to the carpet store where
we scan through hundreds of swatches for our new
apartment. Short bursts of playful bickering
eventually lead us to one we both can agree on. With
that out of the way, it's time to adopt a puppy from
the shelter. We would then spend the rest of the
evening potty training it and making love in the
traditional missionary position. With a little luck
there will be a second date...in which we would go
grab a beer or something.

What are your turn-ons?

A dark side...but one that gradually reveals itself. A
love of film. Girls who eat. Girls who can quote Evil
Dead 2. Carnivores. Creativity. Independence. Lips.
Necks. Backs. You know...stuff.

Turn-offs?

Bad kissers. People who talk about themselves like
there's no tomorrow. People who say "Totes!". Name-Brand whores. Breast implants. Ignorance. Silent
Judgment. Not-so-silent judgment...and other such
silliness.

Why should people see Joshua? I mean, Why?

So my children can eat something besides grilled
cheese and tomato soup. Little Sally Mae came over to
me just the other day and tugged at my ragged
buttonless button down and asked, "Daddy, can we go to
Tony Roma's and have steak?" Broke my heart. I had to
blindfold her, then hang a home-made sign in our
dining room/kitchen/bedroom that said, "Welcome to
Tony Roma's! Home of grilled cheese and tomato soup!"
OK... so maybe I don't have any children, but
Seriously, I'm getting tired of my diet.

Besides, Joshua is truly a film worth checking out. We
really put our hearts into it to make something
original and truly horrific. We focused on story and
character first and foremost, trying to give the
viewer something they hadn't seen before in horror.
Rent it! Buy it! I grow skinnier by the day!

What would you rather do:

How about hot wax dripping out of a candle shaped like
a volcano? That way I still survive, but get the same
thrill as the lava.

Why are so many horror film directors hot?

Because most of us are knee-deep in the world of
prosthetics. A good portion of us are actually
butt-ugly (which is why many of our antagonists wear
masks in our films), but thanks to our knowledge of
make-up... we're beautiful!!!

Who is the hottest chick in horror films right now?

Angela Bettis. Quirky, sexy, odd and extremely
talented.

If you had to marry one, (and dying is not an
option) which would it be, and why? Jessica Simpson,
Hilary Duff, or Paris Hilton?

Daaaahhh....Oh, man. Hmmmm....I.....well
Shit...um...Well, Hilary's out. She just is. I don't
think anything could shock Paris, so I'm gonna go with
Jessica. I think she'd be a lot of fun to freak out.
Besides, I already recorded our break up album and I'm
dying for an excuse to release it.

What's the best horror film you've seen all year?

The Descent. Authentically scary, tense and finally
some empowering roles for women! I was like a child
again watching it! And come on, how cool was that
poster???

Are you the kind of man who would put the iocaine
powder into his own cup, trusting his strength to save
him? Or are you the kind of man who would put the
poison as far from himself as possible, leading me to
clearly not choose the wine in front of you?

Generally I won't even use the iocaine, but make them
think I did. This way I can fake death and they feel
safe. Then when they have turned their back I spring
up like the mighty lynx and slit their throat from
behind. It might be a dirty trick, but damn it...I'm
Still alive aren't I?

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