Cory Lucas plays studly jock Paul Sexton in Mother's Day. I sent Cory some questions about himself, his character in the film, and the production itself. Here are his thoughts..
So, Cory, what was your first scary movie?
My first scary movie was Child's Play. It's not really scary now, but when you're four years old... Dammm!!!!
Did it really scare you?
Oh yeah, it did. I remember I got a stuff doll with orange hair
for X-Mas one year and was so scared I thought it was Chucky. So I made my Nana burned it a few days later. But, when you burn stuff it moves and the doll moved when it was on fire, and I freaked out.
Were you one of those kids who once you had the experience of seeing a horror film you
could hardly wait to see another?
Not really after Child's Play I stayed away for a few years. When I was around 9 or10 I really got into horror films.
Are you a fan of Friday the 13th?
Oh yes , a very big fan.
Which Friday the 13th film was your favorite?
That's very hard, I really liked Part 1, and FreddyVS Jason is beyond badassed. But, Part 6 has to be my fav. It's got all the right elements.
Before getting the part of Paul in Mother's Day had you read any of the Eric Morse Friday the 13th novels?
That's a big negative.
Though Mother's Day is a Friday the 13th film, the character of Jason Voorhees does not
appear in the film. How does this change this story and make it different from the others?
I think its very cool to have a little something different put in the mix. If you're a Friday
the 13th fan you know there doesn't have to be a Jason Voorhees in the film to make it a
Friday the 13th.
Was the lack of Jason a detriment, or an advantage, or did it make any difference?
It didn't really make any difference. You're still running away from a big nasty dude with a hockey mask. Hahahahahaha!
What was it about the script for Mother's Day that made you want to take part in this
production?
THE TITLE enough said !!!!
In regard to your character, Paul, what was it about the character that drew you to take
up the part?
He seemed like a pretty cool guy that I could have a good time playing.
Is there some aspect of Paul that you see in yourself?
Ha... that's funny I didn't think so at first. Then the first weekend of shooting I was just thinking, wow, I kinda can be like this dude at times. Then I would ask Cory if he did this on purpose and he would just laugh. So maybe a little bit.
Was there a certain scene or incident during the production that stands out in your mind?
Ha, ha... First things first, THE MONSOON FROM HELL. the campfire scene was fun, One time when someone on the crew wouldn't go in the water and someone who wasn't suppose to have to go in the water. Instead I guess this person did (as some witness saw ) The Terminator walk.
During every production there is usually one person that is the stand out person. Was
there anyone on the crew of Mother's Day that you felt was this person?
Our crew member / boom guy, Kendel Sayer. Always laughing and making everyone feel good. He never quit on us....
Do you think that if Mother's Day is a success and the fans show support that there will
be more adaptations of Friday the 13th novels in the future?
I really hope so. I know I want to be a part of more, if there is more .
Finally, what would you like to see in the future of Friday the 13th?
I want to see Friday the 13th came back like it use to. That's why we made this film to bring it back. They are great films with one of the greatest slashers of all time.