Heather Dorff and Jessica Cameron at Days of the Dead Chicago 2013

Days of the Dead returns to the Chicago area November 22-24. As I look forward to a weekend of horrific fun, I look back at some of the awesome folks I have met there over the years.

I met actresses Jessica Cameron and Heather Dorff several years ago and had the pleasure of interviewing them. That interview can be found at On the Beat with Jessica Cameron and Heather Dorff.

Jessica and Heather can be called Scream Queens, a label they both embrace, but they are much more than just that. They are screenwriters, directors, producers and more. They have worked together on various projects, most notably Truth or Dare from 2013. It's a horror movie based on the game, although obviously things go way wrong (but that's the fun of a good horror movie).

Jessica and Heather are delightful young ladies. They had such enthusiasm for their film and the industry in general. They were fantastic with fans all weekend.

I miss these two and hope to see them again at a futire DotD, but until then, I keep I following them on social media. Follow Heather Dorff on twitter and Jessica Cameron on twitter to get info and updates on these talented ladies.

Also, check DaysoftheDead.com for news on all of their events around the country. This year, it is in Rosemont and it looks to be another stellar show.

Heather Dorff, Jessica Cameron and me in Schaumburg, IL-November 2013.

Friendly Encounters: Heather Dorff and Jessica Cameron Meet Danny Trejo

This is a weekly series featuring friends who have met celebrities.

While at last year's Days of the Dead in Chicago, I literally stumbled upon the Truth or Dare booth.  It was a case of great luck on my part.
Truth or Dare is the story of college students who play Truth or Dare with a violent twist.  They become internet stars, but the fun stops when a fan starts playing by his own set of rules.  It was co-written and co-produced by Indy Scream Queen Jessica Cameron.
Cameron and co-star Heather Dorff were promoting the movie (including a showing that night).  They agreed to do an interview with us (which can be found at On the Beat with Jessica Cameron and Heather Dorff).  They were pleasant, easy-going and fun.  While I enjoyed the interview and was interested in Truth or Dare, I had no idea how awesome these women were.
I have done several hundred interviews.  Most of the subjects were friendly.  Some helped promote the interview through some form of social media.  Heather and Jessica have gone above and beyond anyone else though.
Since the interview first aired, it has been promoted regularly on their Facebook or Twitter accounts.  I knew they were tirelessly and passionately promoting Truth or Dare, but I was pleasantly surprised to see my interview so regularly promoted and shared.
I appreciate their passion,  I really appreciate their promotion of our interview.  Rarely have I seen such overall dedication to promoting a project.  I applaud them loudly and publicly.
I felt compelled to write another story here (and will definitely write more in the future).  They deserve the exposure.  Truth or Dare deserves the attention.  These women do not need me or JohngysBeat.com, but since they promoted the interview so often, I want to give a little back and promote them a little more.
The picture below is also from Days of the Dead.  The ladies met actor Danny Trejo.  I love this shot.  The veteran Trejo is sandwiched by the young stars.  Years from now, Trejo will probably brag that he met them.  I know I already brag that I met them.  I only hope to meet them again and get an even better interview!
I highly encourage everyone to check out TruthorDaretheMovie.com to learn more about this intriguing film.  Also, check out JessicaCameron.com and HeatherDorff.com to learn all about these two young stars.

Heather Dorff, Danny Trejo and Jessica Cameron in Schaumburg, IL-November 2013.

On the Beat with Jessica Cameron and Heather Dorff at Days of the Dead 2013

At Days of the Dead 2013 in Chicago, I stumbled upon two really cool women promoting one really interesting movie.  The women are Jessica Cameron and Heather Dorff.  The movie is Truth or Dare.

Jessica wrote Truth or Dare, directs it and stars in it.  Heather is one of Jessica's co-stars.  They sold me on the concept and I will promote Truth or Dare right here.

Truth or Dare is the story of college students who play Truth or Dare with a violent twist.  They become internet stars, but the fun stops when a fan starts playing by his own set of rules.
I love Jessica's explanation of how she got the idea for Truth or Dare.  I also love their enthusiasm.  It is clear that Truth or Dare is a very special project for them.  That kind of passion will undoubtedly show in the movie itself.
I am looking forward to seeing this movie and I am not the only one.  I talked to many patrons at Days of the Dead who also shared the excitement.  Some saw the preview.  Some talked to Jessica and Heather.  Some heard word of mouth.  Any way, the buzz is growing and I hope to help it a bit more.  I can write more, but I think it comes better from them directly.
After you watch the interview, I encourage everyone to check out TruthorDaretheMovie.com to learn more about this intriguing film.  Also, check out JessicaCameron.com and HeatherDorff.com to learn all about these two young stars.