Samantha Scaffidi
Samantha Scaffidi | |
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| Born | Samantha Scaffidi March 3, 1989 |
| Alma mater | Salve Regina University William Esper Studio |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
Samantha Scaffidi (born March 3, 1989) is an American actress, director, writer, and producer. She is best known for her collaborations with director Damien Leone, with starring roles in his films Terrifier (2016) and Terrifier 2 (2021) as Victoria Heyes.
In addition to acting, Scaffidi is known for directing the RAINN public service announcement Wait.[1]
Career
Scaffidi began her career with a minor role as a waitress in the short film Uncomfortable Silence and Bea in Derailing (both in 2013). In 2015, she portrayed Georgette in the feature film Sam and Samantha in the short film Act, Naturally.[2] The same year, Scaffidi had a supporting role as Michelle in the independent comedy film The Networker.[3]
After appearing in a variety of film and television projects, Scaffidi got cast in the supporting role of Victoria Heyes, the antihero and sister of the protagonist Tara (Jenna Kanell), in Damien Leone's slasher film Terrifier (2016).[4] She was asked to choose between the characters of Dawn and Victoria ultimately choosing the latter. Her character is the first person to survive against the villainous character Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton). The violent script initially made her reluctant to join the project, but agreed-upon meeting Leone.
The following year, she portrayed the lead character Luce in the comedy horror film Demon Hole which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was picked up by SC Films and SP Releasing.[5][6] In 2018, Scaffidi had a supporting role as Alessandria in the feature length film Sarah Q.[7][8]
She is set to reprise her role of Victoria alongside Thornton in Leone's upcoming sequel Terrifier 2 which is set to be released in 2021.[9]
Personal life
Scaffidi is primarily a Manhattan based actress. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Salve Regina University and a Certificate in Acting from the William Esper Studio.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Uncomfortable Silence | The Waitress | Short |
| 2013 | Derailing | Bea | Short |
| 2015 | The Networker | Michelle | |
| 2015 | Sam | Georgette | |
| 2015 | Act, Naturally | Samantha | Short |
| 2016 | Terrifier | Victoria Heyes | |
| 2017 | Demon Hole | Luce | |
| 2017 | American Fango | Kathy | |
| 2018 | Sarah Q | Alessandria | |
| 2021 | Terrifier 2 | Victoria Heyes |
References
- ^ Goldrich, Robert. "Samantha Scaffidi Directs RAINN PSA Designed To Increase Support For Abuse Victims". SHOOt Online. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ Gurian, Jeffrey. "John Gallagher's New Feature "Act, Naturally" Filming IN NYC". Comedy Matters TV. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ "John Gallagher's the Networker From Stanulis Productions and the Orchard". Market Watch. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ Ogirri, Joyce. "Actress + CT Native Samantha Scaffidi Talks "Terrifier" Movie and Film Production". wtnh.com. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ Miska, Brad (May 22, 2017). "SP Releasing Acquires 'Demon Hole' Out of Cannes". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ Barton, Steve (May 22, 2017). "Stare into a Demon Hole at Cannes". Dread Central. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ McNary, Dave. "Film News Roundup: Burt Young-Sally Kirkland's 'Sarah Q' Wraps Production". Variety. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ Collinson, Gary. "Sopranos stars reunite for Sarah Q". Flickeringmyth. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ World, Republic. "'Terrifier 2' will not make its October release, to now release in 2021". Republic World. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ "Samantha Scaffidi". Backstage. Retrieved 7 August 2019.