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Exclusive Interview: Actress Dee Wallace Talks Scarefest, New Projects and Cult Classics


Dee Wallace is an American actress known for her roles in such films as E.T., Cujo, The Howling, and The Hills Have Eyes. Dee will be appearing as a guest at this year’s Scarefest in Lexington, KY. We caught up with Dee and asked her about her current projects, favorite films and more. Read on.

BGG: Dee, thank you for taking the time to talk with us. Can you tell us a little bit about what projects you are working on at the moment?

Dee Wallace: I have just finished shooting my final episode of Just Add Magic, the Amazon Prime show I have been on for three years. I have been doing tons of press for Red Christmas, a film I shot in Australia that will be out this year. I also am gearing up to promote Death House which will premiere in January in theatres. I will be shooting a great character piece in the upcoming film Ouija House in a week.


BGG:You will be at Scarefest this month--what are you looking forward to most at the show?

Dee Wallace: Seeing and spending time with my fans! I ALWAYS hear new stories, see new posters, and get new hugs! I have a lot of great new merchandise, too!

BGG: You have over 229 acting credits on your IMDB. How did you first get into acting and what do you like best about it?

Dee Wallace: OMG! I started when I was very young in Kansas City. My mother was quite an amazing actress and my first teacher. She started me with "elocution" lessons and dance and performing for groups around town at a very early age. I think what I like best about acting is the freedom to find all those hidden places within me that lead to some of the amazing characters I have gotten to play. And I LOVE the variety. There are always new, exciting beginnings in my biz!



BGG: Some of the movies I remember you from most were E.T., Cujo and Critters. How did you get involved with the E.T. film and did you think it would become the classic film it is today?

Dee Wallace: Actually, I auditioned for Spielberg's "Used Cars." I guess he saw what he wanted in the mother for E.T. and held me for that. Thank you Mr. Spielberg! I knew this was one very special script. And when I saw the rough cut, I knew we had something that would touch the world. But as Blake Edwards said when I did 10: "Honey, if we knew what made a hit, we'd have a lot more of 'em!"



BGG: What was your favorite movie to work on and why?

Dee Wallace: Probably The Howling. I was engaged to Chris and it was just a big family affair. I adored Dan Blatt and Joe Dante. It just doesn't get much better than that!

BGG: Thank you for your time. Is there anything else you would like to add?

Dee Wallace: I'd like to invite everyone to visit my web site at Iamdeewallace.com. Check out the healing work I do! Join me for my live call-in radio show on Sunday mornings!

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