Whitney Moore: From Birdemic Mayhem to Critical Role Chaos and Smashing Hollywood Dreams

Join us for an exclusive interview with the talented Whitney Moore on Bad Movies Rule! From her iconic breakout role in the cult classic Birdemic to battling zombies, directing her own shorts like "See You Next Tuesday," and landing a spot in A24's The Smashing Machine directed by Benny Safdie—we dive deep into her wild journey through Hollywood's highs, lows, and everything in between. Whitney shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including vague directing notes like "do the feet", the chaos of low-budget horror sets, and how a bizarre audition dream about Knott's Berry Farm might have sealed her big break. We also geek out over her current role as the chaotic demon warlock Tyranny on Critical Role, her love for metal music (shoutout to Gwar!), and the grit it takes to persevere in the industry. Don't miss out—hit that like button if you enjoyed, subscribe for more deep dives into cult films and interviews, and drop a comment: What's your favorite Whitney Moore role? Follow Whitney on Insta: WhitneySMoore 00:00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:00:50:19 - Banter on "See You Next Tuesday" Poster and Film Overview 00:02:38:07 - Crowdfunding, Release, and Post-Production 00:03:18:51 - Starting in B-Movies and Embracing the Genre 00:04:06:51 - What Makes a Bad Movie Memorable 00:05:11:39 - Low-Budget Creativity and Time Constraints 00:07:12:22 - Guerrilla Filmmaking and Horror Set Risks 00:08:37:32 - Worst Direction Experiences (Birdemic Focus) 00:12:55:06 - Transition to "The Smashing Machine" and Audition Process 00:19:15:39 - Perseverance, Talent, and Industry Insights 00:23:34:33 - Current Excitements and Critical Role 00:26:46:42 - Short Film "Seed" and Themes 00:28:47:31 - Getting into Metal Music and Concert Stories 00:30:52:10 - Closing and Thanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices