Natasha Henstridge - From Species to House of Abraham | Super Chris Jones

Legendary actress and icon Natasha Henstridge joins us today for an epic conversation to discuss her latest psychological thriller, House of Abraham. Natasha opens up about working with a stellar indie cast, collaborating with director Lisa Belcher, and sharing the screen once again with the legendary Lin Shaye. Natasha also takes a deep dive down memory lane, breaking down the 30+ year legacy of her breakout sci-fi hit Species (1995), what it was really like filming that iconic Hollywood Boulevard wedding dress scene, her thoughts on 90s nudity vs. modern streaming trends, and the fascinating connections between her characters Sil and Dee. She also shares about her real-life tomboy upbringing, and invaluable career advice for young filmmakers and creators today. 00:00 Natasha Henstridge Intro 01:15 House of Abraham Script & Lukas Hassell 02:33 Dinner Scene 03:59 Species (Sil) vs. House of Abraham (Dee) 05:08 Species and Being on Set 06:34 Ups and Downs of Fame & Still Living the Dream at 51 08:31 Maximum Risk, Growing Up a Tomboy & Model and Action Scenes 11:32 Fearless and Self Confidence 14:41 Sil Legacy, Overnight Fame and H.R. Giger Signed Poster 16:22 Wonder Woman Reference 17:05 Natasha's Favorite Species Scenes 18:27 Nudity Then vs. Now 19:46 Working with Director Lisa Belcher 20:48 Terrifying Pool Scene 22:34 Lin Shaye Inspiring Energy and Advice 23:57 Advice to Young Natasha & Content Creators 26:00 Natasha Henstridge Outro 26:41 House of Abraham DVD & Blu-Ray SUPER Takeaways: 1. The Psychological Darkness of House of Abraham - Natasha details her immediate attraction to Lukas Hassel’s script for House of Abraham, which she famously read in one sitting while in the bathtub. She emphasizes that the movie relies heavily on claustrophobic, psychological terror rather than cheap jump scares or gore, noting how terrifying it was to film intense sequences like the pool scene and the bag-over-the-head scenes in broad daylight. 2. A Brilliant Directorial Debut by Lisa Belcher - Despite House of Abraham being director Lisa Belcher's first feature film, Henstridge praises her immense collaborative spirit, organization, and complete lack of ego. Natasha shares how safe and comfortable the entire cast felt under Lisa's leadership, especially when managing veteran actors like herself and Lin Shaye. 3. The Surprising Parallel: Sil (Species) vs. Dee (House of Abraham)During the interview, we point out a brilliant cinematic parallel that Natasha herself had never realized, the moment Dee steps out of the car in House of Abraham mirrors the iconic sequence in Species when Sil steps off the train. Both characters represent an innocent, blank-slate entity entering an unknown world with layered secrets waiting to unfold. 4. Species (1995) Nudity & The Cultural Shift - Natasha reflects on the massive global press tour for Species where international media was obsessed with the film's nudity and violence. Looking back, she finds it comical how much times have changed, noting that modern streaming platforms feature standard nudity across almost all genres without the 90s-era shock factor. 5. Life Lessons from Lin Shaye - Sharing her love for co-star Lin Shaye, Natasha reveals an intimate conversation they had on set regarding Lin's boundlessness and energy. Lin's advice, "You have to love yourself", deeply resonated with Natasha, who connects it to her own daily yoga practice of kissing her knees as a thank-you to her body. SUPER Facts: Natasha Henstridge is a Canadian actress and former fashion model who rocketed to global fame with her debut performance as the genetic alien hybrid Sil in Roger Donaldson's science-fiction thriller Species (1995). She went on to star in Species II, Species III, John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars, and major action blockbusters like Maximum Risk alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme, and The Whole Nine Yards with Bruce Willis. Lin Shaye - Widely regarded as a "Scream Queen" and an indie cinema legend, Lin Shaye is best known for her iconic role as Elise Rainier in the Insidious horror franchise, as well as memorable roles in Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Lukas Hassel - Lukas Hassel is an award-winning writer, director, and actor known for his dark, psychologically complex storytelling. In House of Abraham, he pulls double-duty as both the screenwriter and the intensely creepy, magnetic title character, Abraham. 💿 Own House of Abraham on Blu-ray Today! 💿 Use promo code CP-ABRAHAM26 at checkout to instantly save $5 off your order! Plus, your purchase unlocks a private Zoom invite to meet the cast and crew! https://moviezyng.com/products/house-... #natashahenstridge #species1995 #houseofabraham #behindthescenes