Welcome to the INDIE HORROR RISING podcast, Episode #98! On this week’s podcast, co-hosts Jay Sapiro & Chris Micklos talk with writer/director Lee Ann Kurr about her new coming-of-age indie horror-thriller STUDENT BODY.
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More information, links, and show notes below!
About Student Body:
High school student Jane Shipley seeks to mend her splintering relationship with childhood best friend Merritt, and fit in with her rebellious peers. When Jane’s math teacher oversteps his bounds, an apathetic high school administration forces Jane and Merritt to take matters into their own hands, driving their relationship into further turmoil and inciting deadly consequences. (Source: IMDB Summary)
About Lee Ann Kurr:
LEE ANN KURR is a writer and director. She comes from a classical acting background, having studied and performed with the London Dramatic Academy, the American Shakespeare Center, the Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival, and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Her work is female-forward with intentionally diverse character ensembles, using genre and elements of the classics to heighten a coming-of-age narrative.
Her feature script PERSEPHONE, a re-imagining of the Greek myth, was a 2019 Academy Nicholl Fellowship Semifinalist. She previously directed the music video for Lindsey Luff’s single “Remind Me,” as well as the short film HAMMURABI, which she also wrote, produced and edited.
STUDENT BODY, which she wrote, directed, and co-produced, is her debut feature film. The film stars Christian Camargo (SEE, THE HURT LOCKER, DEXTER), Montse Hernandez (JANE THE VIRGIN), Cheyenne Haynes (CAMPING), Harley Quinn Smith (CRUEL SUMMER, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD), Anthony Keyvan (LOVE, VICTOR), and Austin Zajur (SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK). STUDENT BODY is represented by MPX Films and distributed by 1091 Pictures.
Lee Ann lives in sunny Burbank, CA with her husband and her plants. (Source: www.LeeAnnKurr.com)
Links:
STUDENT BODY IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt11010888
LEE ANN KURR IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm7725115
WATCH STUDENT BODY: Find where you can rent or buy STUDENT BODY streaming online now!
LEE ANN KURR WEBSITE: www.LeeAnnKurr.com
Bloody Good Stuff:
Jay: During our interview with Lee Ann Kurr, the subject of Wes Anderson movies came up, so Jay expanded on this point in the podcast with his Bloody Good Stuff. He starts with the SlashFilm.com article “Why There’s So Much Symmetry in Wes Anderson Films”, which you can check out HERE! Then Jay offered up Ranker.com’s list of “15 Of Wes Anderson’s Most Symmetrical Shots That’ll Soothe Symmetry Lovers”, which you can peruse HERE! Finally, Jay capped off his BGS with the Youtube video “Why Do Wes Anderson Movies Look Like That?”, which you can watch HERE!
Chris: Chris took a much more simple approach to his Bloody Good Stuff this week. In honor of this week’s film, STUDENT BODY–a terrific high school horror flick–Chris offered up Gamesradar.com’s list of “The 15 best high school horror movies, from SCREAM to JENNIFER’S BODY”. Check it out HERE!
Three Tortured Minds 