The Horror Press: Q&A With Writer/Director Frank Sabatella.

By: SweetReviewer

The Horror Press (Sweetreviewer) had the pleasure of Interviewing Writer/Director of Blood Night: Legend of Mary Hatchet, Frank Sabatella. He shared with THP when he started his whole “obsession” for horror movies and when his film career began. He also shares light about some trouble he had on location while filming the party scene in the film. We learned how it was like for Mr. Sabatella in working with known genre actors 'Danielle Harris' (‘Rob Zombie’s H2’) and 'Bill Moseley' (‘The Devils Rejects’) there’s a lot more questions that were asked including a hint on his next project, read on for the Q&A.

Frank Sabatella is a filmmaker from Long Island, NY. He mentions he loves “any creative outlet really, especially photography design and film making.” He has been obsessed with horror movies since he was very young. “Growing up in the 80’s allowed me to indulge in that genre to excess” mentioned Sabatella.

THE HORROR PRESS: How did you get into film making?
Frank Sabatella: I have always loved movies from a very young age, especially horror movies. In my adolescent years I used to make VHS movies with my dads video camera, just for fun really, and as I got older I got into photography and design. After high school I went to film school and began working on sets almost immediately. From that I just kept working my way up until I had the opportunity to direct my feature.

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Bloodnight: The Legend of Mary Hatchett (2009)

Review by: Sweetreviewer
Directed by: Frank Sabatella
 Written by: Elke Blasi (screen play) and Frank Sabatella (writer)

'Bloodnight: The Legend of Mary Hatchett' is definitely an interesting slasher  independent film. The writer/director most likely thought "what if I create a character that illustrates the pain women go through when experiencing their menstrual cycle. The film starts off with Mary experiencing the adverse effects of her menstrual cycle. While any ordinary girl experiences cramps, bloating etc. Mary experiences severe menstrual pain causing excessive bleeding and eventually leading her to commit a series of murders.She is institutionalized. While at the institution she is raped and ends up pregnant. She is told her baby was a still born. In an attempt to escape the hospital she goes on  a murder spree and murders the entire hospital staff. Soon enough the police are called into the scene and Mary, in her signature state, nude and walking with a head in hand is shot multiple times.

This story then proceeds to a group of teenagers celebrating "Blood Night" which is the anniversary of the local axe murderer as they find their-selves right in the mouth of an urban legend.

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