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Interview by Jeff Hayes Of all the characters you don't want to mess with at Camp Manabe, Bella would probably top your list. But the tough-as-nails troublemaker, who brings back memories of Sleepaway Camp 3's "Riff," is very much the opposite of her real life alter-ego: Shahidah McIntosh. Shahidah sits down with sleepawaycampmovies.com's JHayes to talk about her memorable role in RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP.
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| JH: | Ashley Carin, who plays "Alex", said that she was up for the part of "Bella" as well, but ultimately you won the part. Tell us about that. | |
| SM: | During auditions I was asked to do an improv scene being a real “hard ass” as the director described it . At first I was alone, they told me the scene then they asked me to perform it. Then there was a second improv with the main character Alan. Robert wanted me to treat him like crap and get in his face. I wound up getting in his face and gripping him up against the wall. Robert liked that . Then I had a head to head audition with Ashley Carin. Ashley and I went up against each other to see who was tougher with Alan. I guess they thought I came across tougher but Ashley did a great job too. | |
| JH: | Have you seen any of the previous SLEEPAWAY CAMP movies and if so, what did you think of them? | |
| SM: | Yes! The first one. The ending was classic and Felissa was great in it. | |
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| JH: | What was it like playing "Bella" and what do you and her share in common and differ in? | |
| SM: | Nothing really. I really am not that abrasive. I just enjoy playing tough. I like being the heard as in the outside but really im just a big old softy. | |
| JH: | What was your favorite scene to shoot? | |
| SM: | The lunch room scenes. They were the most layed back and everyone vibed well and in between shots we really got to know each other. | |
| JH: | What was it like working with Robert Hiltzik? | |
| SM: | He was real cool. Layed back type guy and always had a good words of encouragment. | |
| JH: | Are you a fan of horror movies? And if so, what are some of your favorites? | |
| SM: | Yes Yes Yes.. Im a big ol baby so I don’t like to watch them alone but I love being frightened… I have too many favs to name but SLEEPAWAY is among the top. | |
| JH: | Talk about some interesting memories (good and/or bad) you have about working on this movie. | |
| SM: | There were a lot but the whole typing process was like actually being in summer camp. I got the chance to get to know some great people in a real fun environment. | |
