Actor Finds Innocence in Slasher Killer Role

Actor Jack Haven recently spoke about their role as the character "Little Death" in Jane Schoenbrun's upcoming film, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma." Haven described the slasher as driven by inevitability and curiosity rather than malice, highlighting a unique innocence in the character.

This collaboration marks a significant reunion with director Jane Schoenbrun, with whom Haven expressed immense creative freedom and a "rare and sacred" working relationship. Haven's previous work includes "Atypical" and "Bill and Ted Face the Music."

The actor also shared insights into their burgeoning filmmaking career, having recently completed two feature films. The first was made rapidly on an iPhone due to a friend's illness, while the second was more produced. Haven is currently writing a third film.

Haven detailed the physically demanding experience of filming a challenging one-shot killing spree scene in "Camp Miasma." The scene involved a heavy, body-strapped camera and intense choreography, making it the actor's most difficult physical performance to date.

The conversation also touched upon Haven's experience at the Cannes Film Festival, describing it as an overwhelming yet magnificent event, particularly celebrating the hard work of the film's creators. Haven discussed personal strategies for managing the anxieties associated with such high-profile events.