Deadly Beauty: Horror’s Scream Queens and Rising Talent: Devanny Pinn

Deadly Beauty: Horror’s Scream Queens and Rising Talent: Devanny Pinn

“Devanny Pinn is a film actress out of Hollywood, California who is best known for her contributions to indie horror. She got her start when her first film went on to break video rental records internationally, and Troma president Lloyd Kaufman took her under his wing. This made her well known in the b-horror scene.

Since then, the actress has been acknowledged as a Scream Queen and has already appeared in over 20 horror movies including Piranha 3D and Nude Nuns with Big Guns!

Currently she can be seen on tv shows like Dexter, Castle and Monster Man as well as in genre films Area 51 Confidential and Song of the Shattered (which she has recieved many Best Actress nominations for).

She has also started producing and directing films: the upcoming highly anticipated thriller, VIViD is due to premiere summer 2012.

Devanny is currently working on living up to her title as “one of the hottest up and coming scream queens”. With over 15 titles in post production and upcoming films like Black Dahlia Haunting and American Girls, media and fans of the genre cannot get enough of the “Horror Barbie”, raving both about her unforgetable looks and energy on camera.

“Devanny Pinn has her eyes firmly set on conquering the horror genre.” -Gornoblonde.com

Devanny has also had success in other areas of the industry. She has appeared in various music videos including Maylenes latest single opposite Danny Trejo, performed in a female pop singing group, and began bikini modeling. She traveled all across the country hosting events, was a ring girl for MMA and Rage in the Cage, and a featured model in various magazines and online publications.”*

Location: Los Angeles CA

1. How did you get into the industry?

I grew up in ballet and musical theater. I moved to Az from New Jersey (yup, Jersey) to finish high school and look for a new theater group to join. I did not find find theater, but i did find a film audition. I went with a friend who did indie films, kind of as a joke and auditioned with no experience, resume or headshot. I performed a short monologue from Cruel Intentions, my favorite movie and ended up landing the lead role.

It was a small budget horror movie, lead by a passionate film professor, that gave me my first taste of blood and ended up redirected my life and career choice. That same year i met Lloyd Kaufman who took me under his twisted wing and taught me about the business of horror and independent cinema. It was all downhill from there.

2. What Scream Queen inspired you most?

The MOST influential Scream Queen for me is easily Sarah Michelle Gellar. Aside from being the great “bad girl” in Cruel Intentions that I used auditions, she has played iconic characters in the genre that have entertained and inspired me growing up: Buffy, I Know What you Did Last Summer, Scream, The Grudge franchises etc she easily balances charm, spunk, vulnerability and badass, all while looking hot as hell. For me, she puts the Queen in scream.

3. What are the next couple projects you are working on?

I do not like to talk about whats in the works (but I am SUPER excited about a few things- check my links to stay up to date) I am currently promoting: “The Black Dahlia Haunting” (out on VOD now and hitting stores/Redbox October), “Hold Your Breath” (available now on Dvd/Bluray) “Truth Or Dare“, “Vivid 3D“, “Dead Sea“, “A Grim Becoming” and “The Penny Dreadful Picture Show” (in stores October).