Tiffany Shepis
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Tiffany Shepis is an American
actress from New York City
, who has been involved in film-making since the age of 12. She is popularly known as a "scream queen
" in several horror films.
's Tromeo and Juliet
and has since appeared in many low-budget horror-oriented B movie
s. She is seen as "Diana" in Adam Gierasch's remake Night of the Demons
released in September 2010, and stars in the psychological thriller
The Violent Kind, which received its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival
, in the horror sidebar Park City At Midnight. Shepis co-stars with Belladonna
in the Psycho thriller Stripped.
In 2004, Shepis appeared in the independent comedy The Deviants
as "Marina the Nudist." Recent films include New Terminal Hotel, Dorm of the Dead, Bonnie and Clyde vs Dracula, Basement Jack, Nightmare Man, Chainsaw Cheerleaders, Beg, and The Violent Kind.
Interviewed in magazines such as Femme Fatales
and Sirens of Cinema, Shepis has said she "loves blood and gore" in movies, but detests real violence.
s, named Vlad the Impaler
and Boris Karloff
. She was formerly engaged to actor Corey Haim
in October 2008; the engagement was called off in early 2009.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, who has been involved in film-making since the age of 12. She is popularly known as a "scream queen
Scream queen
A scream queen is an actress who has become associated with horror films, either through an appearance in a notable entry in the genre as a frequent victim or through constant appearances as the female protagonist...
" in several horror films.
Career
Shepis got her start in Troma EntertainmentTroma Entertainment
Troma Entertainment is an American independent film production and distribution company founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in 1974.The company produces low-budget independent movies that play on 1950s horror with elements of farce...
's Tromeo and Juliet
Tromeo and Juliet
Tromeo and Juliet is a 1996 independent transgressive comedy film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet from Troma Entertainment...
and has since appeared in many low-budget horror-oriented B movie
B movie
A B movie is a low-budget commercial motion picture that is not definitively an arthouse or pornographic film. In its original usage, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the term more precisely identified a film intended for distribution as the less-publicized, bottom half of a double feature....
s. She is seen as "Diana" in Adam Gierasch's remake Night of the Demons
Night of the Demons
Night of the Demons is a 1988 cult classic horror film written and produced by Joe Augustyn and directed by Kevin S. Tenney. The film tells the story of ten high school seniors having a Halloween party in an isolated mortuary...
released in September 2010, and stars in the psychological thriller
Psychological thriller
Psychological thriller is a specific sub-genre of the broad ranged thriller with heavy focus on characters. However, it often incorporates elements from the mystery and drama genre, along with the typical traits of the thriller genre...
The Violent Kind, which received its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
, in the horror sidebar Park City At Midnight. Shepis co-stars with Belladonna
Belladonna (person)
Belladonna is an American pornographic actress and producer.-Early life:Michelle Anne Sinclair was born in Biloxi, Mississippi as the second of seven children. The family had German, Scottish, and Cherokee roots. She experienced her first kiss at age twelve, got her first tattoo at thirteen, and...
in the Psycho thriller Stripped.
In 2004, Shepis appeared in the independent comedy The Deviants
The Deviants (film)
The Deviants is a comedy about a matchmaker for people with unusual sexual deviations . The Deviants was written by Doug Dezzani and Reid Waterer, and directed by Reid Waterer...
as "Marina the Nudist." Recent films include New Terminal Hotel, Dorm of the Dead, Bonnie and Clyde vs Dracula, Basement Jack, Nightmare Man, Chainsaw Cheerleaders, Beg, and The Violent Kind.
Interviewed in magazines such as Femme Fatales
Femme Fatales (magazine)
Femme Fatales is an American men's magazine focusing on film and television actresses.Femme Fatales was founded by Frederick S. Clarke in the summer of 1992, as the sister publication of his science fiction film magazine Cinefantastique. Published by Clarke, it was originally edited by pin-up...
and Sirens of Cinema, Shepis has said she "loves blood and gore" in movies, but detests real violence.
Personal life
Shepis has two chihuahuaChihuahua (dog)
The ' is the smallest breed of dog and is so named for the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of sizes, head shapes, colors and coat lengths.-History:...
s, named Vlad the Impaler
Vlad III the Impaler
Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia , also known by his patronymic Dracula , and posthumously dubbed Vlad the Impaler , was a three-time Voivode of Wallachia, ruling mainly from 1456 to 1462, the period of the incipient Ottoman conquest of the Balkans...
and Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
William Henry Pratt , better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor.Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein , Bride of Frankenstein , and Son of Frankenstein...
. She was formerly engaged to actor Corey Haim
Corey Haim
Corey Ian Haim was a Canadian actor, known for a 1980s Hollywood career as a teen idol. He starred in a number of films such as Lucas, Silver Bullet, Murphy's Romance, License to Drive and Dream a Little Dream...
in October 2008; the engagement was called off in early 2009.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 2012 | Dirty Little Trick | Kelly | pre-production |
| 2011 2011 in film The year 2011 is notable for containing the release of the most film sequels in a single year, at 27 sequels. The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2011.- Highest-grossing films :... |
Stingy Jack | Ella-May | pre-production |
| Paranoia | Sherry | post-production | |
| Thorns From a Rose | Laurie | pre-production | |
| Hollow Pointe | Tracy | pre-production | |
| Mountain Mafia | Tara | post-production | |
| Insignificant Celluloid | Tiffany Shepis | post-production | |
| Dropping Evil | Dionysia | ||
| Intrusion: Disconnected | Laura Braden | post-production | |
| 2010 2010 in film The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and... |
She Wolf Rising | Gina Skylar | |
| New Terminal Hotel | Ava Collins | ||
| Come on Down | Leya Barker | ||
| Cyrus | Cyrus's Mother | ||
| The Black Box | Tammy | ||
| Stripped | |||
| The Violent Kind | Michelle | ||
| 2009 2009 in film The year 2009 saw the release of many films. Seven made the top 50 list of highest-grossing films, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that as of this year, their Best Picture category would consist of ten nominees, rather than five .- Highest-grossing films :Please note... |
Trade In | Crystal | |
| Curve of the Earth | Courtney | ||
| The Queen of Screams | Naomi Stewart | ||
| Godkiller: Walk Among Us Godkiller (series) Godkiller is a transmedia series of graphic novels, illustrated films, and novels created by award-winning filmmaker Matt Pizzolo that tells the stories of human beings caught in the crossfire of warring fallen gods. The core series is a trilogy of feature-length illustrated films beginning with... |
Angelfuck | Voice | |
| Monsterpiece Theatre Volume 1 (segment "Moonlighting") | Jordan | ||
| 2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
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| Resist Evil Part One: Dropping Evil | Dionysia | ||
| Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! is an American zombie comedy film directed by Jason M. Murphy, and stars Tiffany Shepis, Hollie Winnard and Jay Laga'aia... |
Tiffany | ||
| 2007 2007 in film This is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007... |
Shudder | Indian Girl | |
| Chainsaw Cheerleaders | Lucinda | ||
| Home Sick | Candice | ||
| Dark Reel Dark Reel Dark Reel is a 2008 horror/thriller starring Tiffany Shepis, Edward Furlong, Mercedes McNab, Alexandra Holden, Tony Todd and Lance Henriksen and directed by Josh Eisenstadt.-Plot:... |
Cassie Blue | ||
| Bryan Loves You Bryan Loves You Bryan Loves You is a 2008 horror film directed by Seth Landau, and revolves around the true story of the Cult of the Bryans who took over a small Arizona town in 1993. It had an estimated budget of $1,000,000.00.-Plot:... |
Cindy | ||
| Pretty Cool 2 | Tracy | ||
| Nympha | Sarah | ||
| Sludge | Donna | ||
| 2006 2006 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006... |
Dorm of the Dead | Amy | |
| Nightmare Man Nightmare Man (2006 film) Nightmare Man is a 2006 horror film written and directed by Rolfe Kanefsky. It was produced by Paradigm Pictures, a division of Paradigm Entertainment Group, and Frederico Lapenda.-Storyline:... |
Mia | ||
| Abominable Abominable Abominable is a 2006 Sci Fi Horror Channel original movie, directed and written by Ryan Schifrin. The film stars Matt McCoy, Jeffrey Combs, Lance Henriksen, Rex Linn, Dee Wallace, Phil Morris, Paul Gleason and . The film features the cryptid Bigfoot as the main antagonist, despite the title. It... |
Tracy | ||
| Hoodoo for Voodoo Hoodoo for Voodoo Hoodoo For Voodoo is a 2007 Horror Comedy film from Abyssmal Entertainment and Writer/Director Steven Shea.- Cast :*Brunhilda Zekthi as Danielle*Chris McDaniel as Squid*Sacha Crutchfield as Asia*Garrett Harrison as Blake*Aaliyah Madyun as Sasha... |
Ayida | ||
| The Sugar Creek Killer | Cat | ||
| Revenge Live | |||
| 2005 2005 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005... |
The Basement | Steph | |
| Boobies | Bar Photo | ||
| 2004 2004 in film The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol... |
Corpses | Rhonda Winston | |
| The Deviants The Deviants (film) The Deviants is a comedy about a matchmaker for people with unusual sexual deviations . The Deviants was written by Doug Dezzani and Reid Waterer, and directed by Reid Waterer... |
Marina the Nudist | ||
| The Hazing | Marsha Glazer | ||
| Home Sick | Candice | ||
| 2003 2003 in film The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,... |
Detour | Tiffany | |
| The Ghouls The Ghouls The Ghouls is a 2003 independent American horror film that was written and directed by Chad Ferrin.... |
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| Delta Delta Die! (V) | Patrice | ||
| Emmanuelle 2000: Emmanuelle Pie | Biker Chick | ||
| Bloody Murder 2: Closing Camp Bloody Murder 2: Closing Camp Bloody Murder 2: Closing Camp is an American slasher film released in 2003. It was the follow-up to Bloody Murder.-Plot:Tracy is a camp counselor working to close down Camp Placid Pines for the winter... |
Angela | ||
| Pauly Shore Is Dead Pauly Shore Is Dead -Additional notes:The film did see a release to theaters in Sacramento, California, and has found/developed a following on DVD.Music from the band Staind's album "Break the Cycle" is used in the movie. Aaron Lewis, vocalist of Staind, also has an appearance in the DVD. Eminem and now deceased... |
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| 2002 2002 in film The year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of... |
Vinyl Dolls | Finola | |
| Embrace the Darkness | Anna | (as Vanessa Lynch) | |
| Ted Bundy Ted Bundy (film) Ted Bundy is a 2002 film by American film director and writer Matthew Bright. The film dramatizes the crimes of serial killer Ted Bundy. It stars Michael Reilly Burke in the title role, and Boti Bliss as Bundy's girlfriend, Lee .-Cast:*Michael Reilly Burke as Ted Bundy*Boti Bliss as Lee... |
Tina Gabler (Kidnap Victim) | ||
| Smoke Pot Till You Fucking Die | Maya | ||
| Death Factory | Alexa | ||
| Scarecrow Scarecrow (2002 film) Scarecrow is a 2002 direct-to-video horror film B movie, directed by French director Emmanuel Itier. It stars B movie scream queen Tiffany Shepis and Tim Young as lester among others, including director and cofounder of Oingo Boingo Richard Elfman... |
Judy Patterson | ||
| 2001 2001 in film The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy... |
Pretty Cool | ||
| 2000 2000 in film The year 2000 in film involved some significant events.The top grosser worldwide was Mission: Impossible II. Domestically in North America, Gladiator won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor .... |
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger Part IV is a 2000 American superhero comedy film released by Troma Entertainment, directed by Lloyd Kaufman... |
Beautiful Interpretative Dancer | |
| Everything for a Reason | Joanne | (as Tiffany J. Shepis) | |
| Emmanuelle 2000: Emmanuelle's Intimate Encounters | Janice | ||
| 1999 1999 in film The year 1999 in film involved several noteworthy events and has been called "The Year That Changed Movies". Several significant feature films, including Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, Pedro Almodóvar's first Oscar-winning film All About My Mother, science fiction The Matrix, Deep... |
Some Fish Can Fly | Partier | |
| Chickboxin Underground | Xerxes | ||
| 1998 1998 in film -Events:* February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein.* Former child star Gary Coleman is charged with assaulting a young female bus driver at a California shopping mall.-Top grossing films:... |
Shampoo Horns | Amy | |
| 1997 1997 in film -Events:* The original Star Wars trilogy's Special Editions are released.* Production begins on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.* Titanic becomes the first film to gross US$1,000,000,000 at the box office making it the highest grossing film in history until Avatar broke the record in 2010.*... |
Sgt. Kabukiman Public Service Announcement | Daddy's Little Girl | |
| 1996 1996 in film Major releases this year included Scream, Independence Day, Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient, Twister, Mars Attacks!, Jerry Maguire and a version of Evita starring Madonna.-Events:... |
Tromeo and Juliet Tromeo and Juliet Tromeo and Juliet is a 1996 independent transgressive comedy film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet from Troma Entertainment... |
Peter | |