Samantha Scaffidi

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Samantha Scaffidi (born March 3, 1989) is an American actress, writer, and director. She began her career in short films before becoming known for her role as Victoria Heyes in the Terrifier film franchise—appearing in Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022) and Terrifier 3 (2024). She had a leading role as Luce in Demon Hole (2017). In addition to acting, Scaffidi is known for directing the RAINN public service announcement Wait (2019).{{cite web |last1=Goldrich |first1=Robert |title=Samantha Scaffidi Directs RAINN PSA Designed To Increase Support For Abuse Victims |url=https://www.shootonline.com/video/samantha-scaffidi-directs-rainn-psa-designed-increase-support-abuse-victims |website=SHOOt Online |accessdate=31 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204012414/https://www.shootonline.com/video/samantha-scaffidi-directs-rainn-psa-designed-increase-support-abuse-victims |archive-date=December 4, 2021}}

Early life

Scaffidi studied acting and voice at Salve Regina University and a variety of acting-related topics at the William Esper Studio.{{cite web |title=Samantha Scaffidi |url=https://www.backstage.com/u/SamanthaScaffidi/ |accessdate=7 August 2019 |website=Backstage |archive-date=26 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026043854/https://www.backstage.com/u/SamanthaScaffidi/ |url-status=live }}

Career

=Independent films=

Scaffidi began her career with a minor role as a waitress in the short film Uncomfortable Silence and Bea in Derailing (both in 2013). In 2015, she portrayed Georgette in the feature film Sam and Samantha in the short film Act, Naturally.{{cite web |last1=Gurian |first1=Jeffrey |title=John Gallagher’s New Feature "Act, Naturally" Filming IN NYC |url=https://www.comedymatterstv.com/john-gallaghers-feature-act-naturally-filming-nyc/ |website=Comedy Matters TV |accessdate=7 August 2019 |archive-date=7 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007032955/https://comedymatterstv.com/john-gallaghers-feature-act-naturally-filming-nyc/ |url-status=live }} The same year, Scaffidi had a supporting role as Michelle in the independent comedy film The Networker.{{cite web |title=John Gallagher's the Networker From Stanulis Productions and the Orchard |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/john-gallaghers-the-networker-from-stanulis-productions-and-the-orchard-2017-09-22 |website=Market Watch |accessdate=27 September 2019}} The following year, she portrayed the lead character Luce in the comedy horror film Demon Hole which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was picked up by SC Films and SP Releasing.{{cite web |last1=Miska |first1=Brad |title=SP Releasing Acquires ‘Demon Hole’ Out of Cannes |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/indie/3438487/sp-releasing-acquires-demon-hole-cannes/ |website=Bloody Disgusting |date=May 22, 2017 |accessdate=13 August 2019 |archive-date=7 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007032959/https://bloody-disgusting.com/indie/3438487/sp-releasing-acquires-demon-hole-cannes/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Barton |first1=Steve |title=Stare into a Demon Hole at Cannes |url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/230634/stare-demon-hole-cannes/ |website=Dread Central |date=May 22, 2017 |accessdate=13 August 2019 |archive-date=14 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814201433/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/230634/stare-demon-hole-cannes/ |url-status=live }} In 2018, Scaffidi had a supporting role as Alessandria in the feature length film Sarah Q.{{cite web |last1=McNary |first1=Dave |title=Film News Roundup: Burt Young-Sally Kirkland’s ‘Sarah Q’ Wraps Production |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/burt-young-sally-kirkland-sarah-q-wraps-production-1202711245/#! |website=Variety |accessdate=30 July 2019 |archive-date=20 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820001934/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/burt-young-sally-kirkland-sarah-q-wraps-production-1202711245/#! |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Collinson |first1=Gary |title=Sopranos stars reunite for Sarah Q |url=https://www.imdb.com/offsite/?page-action=offsite-flickeringmyth&token=BCYqS4VjXek9WmVSAtQnj5TGu3HT_bdnDqhgQZW5KBydSuHx33O_YSl8uloesyCnK-VL9vbpRc6c%0D%0ANwxZgf2EAMw6ZeHlxMrj6KLlqlGmIuoFOzsr-2U1sLq4hvT96_ZtznwmzzmAqbxJ574Kg_muCQ4m%0D%0APL9irfxy6Qa9z8JI4PN-AjVyA9_YmNbpDyDFsJr0FzVDBSOmsuwuZkXIGdr2WwMI2jtEbCd5sfmJ%0D%0A9Ik4qEQYV0k%0D%0A&ref_=nws_art_hd |website=Flickeringmyth |accessdate=9 August 2019}}

=''Terrifier'' franchise=

Scaffidi read the script for a film titled Terrifier written by the director Damien Leone and was initially reluctant to sign on to the project due to finding it "grotesque" and "horrifying"—but joined after a meeting with Leone. Scaffidi had to choose between the parts of Dawn and Victoria, choosing the latter as she related to the character more. Filming began in 2016, and Scaffidi describes filming it as a fun experience because she got to see how everything got put together and found Art the Clown actor David Howard Thornton to be very friendly on the set. During filming, Leone made it known to her that he intended to bring her back as Victoria in the follow-up film, Terrifier 2 (2022). She describes filming the sequel as a more enjoyable experience due to becoming familiar with the production crew (most of which were a part of the first film) and a better understanding of Victoria. Due to the Victoria character's disfigurement, Scaffidi had to wear extensive prosthetic makeup throughout filming parts 1 and 2. Terrifier went viral following its Netflix debut and has attracted a cult following, becoming Scaffidi's first role and project to obtain a growing fandom.{{cite web |last1=Ogirri |first1=Joyce |title=Actress + CT Native Samantha Scaffidi Talks "Terrifier" Movie and Film Production |url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/actress-ct-native-samantha-scaffidi-talks-terrifier-movie-and-film-production/ |website=wtnh.com |accessdate=7 August 2019 |archive-date=7 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807014916/https://www.wtnh.com/news/actress-ct-native-samantha-scaffidi-talks-terrifier-movie-and-film-production/ |url-status=live }}