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We’re very excited to have some time today with acclaimed actress and horror film chanteuse Lawson Greyson; greetings and salutations Lawson and thanks for carving time out of a very busy schedule to speak with us and our readers today here at Vents Magazine! Before we descend into the Q&A crypt, how is the latter-half of 2025 treating you and yours?
This year has been an absolute gift, especially the second half. I was just telling my talent manager how grateful I feel and how life truly feels electric!
Major kudos and accolades on your bravura turn in the upcoming major motion picture V/H/S Halloween which is set to haunt audiences in the very best of ways beginning on October 3 when it officially premieres on horror streaming giant Shudder! Starting at the tip-top, can you explain to our ever-inquisitive readers what V/H/S Halloween is all about and how your character of Lauren figures into the anthology-style proceedings?
V/H/S Halloween is part of the iconic V/H/S series with all the spooky energy of Halloween woven in. It’s everything you’d want from a horror film. My character, Lauren, starts off earnest and a bit naive, but she finds her strength as the story unfolds. I loved the found-footage element since everything on set was so practical it felt incredibly real. That realism made stepping into Lauren’s shoes exhilarating and made the horror elements that much more gruesome and haunting.
V/H/S Halloween marks the eighth chapter in the V/H/S franchise. Prior to being approached to star in the new sequel, had you been a fan of this immensely popular horror anthology film series?
I’d definitely heard of the series before, though I’d only seen bits and pieces of what I could stomach. My boyfriend is the true superfan—I thought he was going to pass out when I booked the role! I adore acting in horror (it’s my favorite genre to perform in), but watching horror gives me the full-on heebie-jeebies. Maybe that’s part of why I can tap into the fear so well; it feels real to me.
V/H/S Halloween features the directorial skills of some of the very best auteurs in the entertainment industry! What was it like working with a talented cadre which includes the likes of Bryan M. Ferguson, Casper Kelly, Micheline Pitt-Norman, R.H. Norman, Alex Ross Perry, Paco Plaza, and Anna Zlokovic?
Our segment, “Fun Size,” was directed by Casper Kelly, and working with him was an absolute dream. He’s such a visionary storyteller and one of my favorite directors I’ve ever worked with. He has this gift for balancing comedy and horror, weaving in moments of levity that make the scares hit even harder. It’s a breath of fresh air to laugh for a moment, only to be pulled right back into the terror. And our entire crew? Absolute masterminds. I felt so blessed to be surrounded by such talented, supportive artists.
Speaking of collaborations, V/H/S Halloween has enlisted an amazing cast for the film! What was it like exercising your own considerable acting chops alongside the likes of Sarah Nicklin, Jenna Hogan, Riley Nottingham, Isabella Feliciana, and Stephen Gurewitz among many others?
The cast was a jackpot too. Everyone brought their characters to life with such brilliance and were gems to work alongside. Riley Nottingham and I had actually worked together almost a year prior, so when I saw him at my callback I was thrilled. Getting cast together felt like fate. Jenna Hogan and I had initially auditioned for a different segment, and we clicked instantly. We even joked afterward that we were shocked we didn’t book it since our chemistry was so strong. Turns out, Casper saw the same spark and brought us together for Fun Size!
How is V/H/S Halloween similar to some of the past films in the V/H/S franchise? How is it different?
The V/H/S series is truly a dream playground for actors. Because it’s shot as found footage, you’re often the one holding the camera, which makes everything practical and immersive. It strips away the usual cameras and lights hovering around you, leaving only your fellow actors and the moment. Sometimes I had to remind myself I wasn’t actually being terrorized.
No less of an authority on pop culture than our blushing competitors at USA Today have devoted some serious ink in stumping for V/H/S Halloween in their coverage of ‘Top Fall Movies.’ Congrats! Have you picked up on a real excitement and sense of curiosity from the fans and the mainstream media on this latest chapter in the V/H/S franchise?
The fan response has been surreal. I’m so grateful for the love and excitement around this franchise. I still pinch myself that I get to be part of something so beloved.
Including V/H/S Halloween, you have no less than four eagerly-anticipated films in the pipeline: Love’s Perfect Song, Herman, and Uninvited! Can you give readers a hint or three as to what these intriguing-sounding productions are about?
Outside of V/H/S Halloween, I’ve been lucky to dive into a range of projects. Love’s Perfect Song is a sweet rom-com I can’t wait to share. Fans of V/H/S will also enjoy Herman, a twisted story that’s hard to define, somewhere between dark psychological horror and fantasy. I’m also in pre-production for Uninvited, which I can’t say much about yet, but I’m beyond excited to start filming.
Your first credited onscreen work came in the form of the 2018 short film Dead or Alive. Any special memories of that freshman production?
Earlier in my career, I played Billie, the youngest sheriff in town, in the western Dead or Alive. That project will always hold a special place in my heart. It was my first film, and when I rewatch it now, I’m reminded how far I’ve come in my craft.
Who are some of the actors and actresses who have inspired your own career pathway?
As for inspirations, Grace Kelly has always been a touchstone for me. I admire the quiet confidence she brought to every role. And Emma Stone is another favorite; she’s so vibrant on screen you simply can’t look away.
Final – SILLY! – Question: Favorite movie about the making of movies – Living in Oblivion, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Barton Fink, The Player, Bowfinger, or Swimming with Sharks?
If I had to pick a favorite movie (an impossible task), I’d say Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. What a wild, brilliant ride of a film.
