Hi r/movies. I'm Lou Taylor Pucci, here to answer your questions.
I've starred in films & series including: EVIL DEAD, THUMBSUCKER, PHYSICAL, CARRIERS, SOUTHLAND TALES, FAST FOOD NATION, SPRING, A.X.L, EX-HUSBANDS, THE CHUMSCRUBBER, and more. You may also recognize me as Benji from Season 1 of YOU and the Green Day music video JESUS OF SUBURBIA.
AMA!
My new movie, TOUCH ME, is out in select theaters starting March 20 in NYC via Yellow Veil Pictures, with limited release starting on March 27 and then On Demand/Digital on April 7. It's written and directed by Addison Heimann.
Synopsis:
A wacky, wild, sensual homage to Japanese exploitation films, Touch Me tells the story of two cringe millennials, Joey and Craig, who do everything in their power to do absolutely nothing. Of course they have capital T childhood trauma, but so does everyone, so like, judge them however you like. Seriously, JUDGE THEM. One regular day, Joey’s super hot alien ex, Brian, comes back into town begging for her to forgive him and come back to his desert mansion for the weekend. With nothing better to do (and also a pretty unfortunate sewer explosion in Craig’s house), the two trepidatiously accept. Also the fact that Brian’s slimy sexual tentacle appendage removes anxiety and depression maybe helps solidify their decision. But at the house, under Brian’s veneer of healing is a sinister plot filled with murder, mayhem, and blood. Then again, maybe they can all get along in the most glorious throuple you’ve ever seen. Touch Me, is a psychosexual horror-comedy with 100% old-school practical effects, about the nature of co-dependent friendships and how far we are willing to go for a slice of happiness.
Cast: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jordan Gavaris, Marlene Forte, Paget Brewster
Here's our trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjWDJScsSuY
More:
Back later today at 5 PM ET to answer your questions. Ask me anything!
by LouTaylorPucciAMA
7 Comments
Ready for the screen scare.
Hey man! Loved you in Evil Dead, the eye scene still makes my limbic system flip out; but my favorite film of yours I’ve seen is Spring with Benson and Moorhead. Given the shoestrings they tend to work under, how did the lack of a larger budget affect the day to day filming? Cause it came together beautifully.
Why the middle bottom film “TOUCH” has a woman’s neck being wrapped by a long tongue while she is receiving an orgasm?
Hey Lou! I’m a big fan of your work!
1. Besides horror and indies, what other genre of films do you see yourself doing in the future/want to do more of? And what type of roles would you like to take on with all your years of experience? Any directors you would like to collaborate with?
2. What was the most memorable on-set experience you had with your Evil Dead castmates?
3. Also, random question but how hard was it to wash out the fake blood out of your hair and beard in Evil Dead? I LOVED your look in Evil Dead! It was so iconic.
Spring is my favorite film and the first one I wanted to show my girlfriend when we started. Your acting is so honest and real in those sad and then crazy circumstances.
No question, just want to congratulate you and hope you keep having a good and interesting career.
Why do you want me to touch you?
Hey Lou! I’ve really enjoyed your turn as a character actor. Two things:
1. Do you consider yourself a scream king?
2. Did you learn anything from working with Paul Newman?