Linda Cardellini takes on her first full-scale horror role in Crystal Lake
Linda Cardellini is starring as Pamela Voorhees, the original killer in *Friday the 13th*, in *Crystal Lake*, a prequel to the slasher films. The role marks a move into full-scale horror for the actor, who recently won an Emmy for *DTF St Louis*, and draws on the franchise’s long-standing appeal to fans.
Cardellini says the show’s gore was carefully planned, including a blood-heavy sequence filmed over a week and a face-removal effect made with prosthetics and fishing wire. She saw the effect happen on set and found it revolting, but calls it one of her favourite moments. She also suggests horror’s appeal may lie in offering intense but controlled fear, followed by a resolution.
- Cardellini plays Pamela Voorhees in the *Friday the 13th* prequel *Crystal Lake*.
- The show uses practical effects for its gruesome scenes.
- Cardellini says horror offers a controlled kind of fear.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “‘They pulled a guy’s face off. It’s my favourite bit!’ Linda Cardellini on Freaks and Geeks, Mad Men and slasher horror Crystal Lake”.