Henry Thomas – Girl in the Bunker

By starrymag | May 28, 2018

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) What are the recent projects you have been working on?

 

A) I’ve been shooting a ten-episode series for Netflix/paramount & Amblin TV called “The Haunting of Hill House” with director Mike Flanagan for the past eight months.  I’ve also been writing the second book of a fantasy trilogy and working at self-publishing my first novel.  I also recorded an album with my band Farspeaker.

Q) Please tell us the premise for the film Girl in the Bunker.

 

A) A young girl is abducted by a psychopath and held against her will in an underground bunker, where she must outsmart her captor to escape.

 

Q) How was your character Vinson originally described to you?

 

A) A not too bright delusional would be survivalist and generally sick individual.

 

Q) Was there anything you added to the role that wasn’t in that initial breakdown?

 

A) I may have thrown in a bit of extra narcissism

 

Q) Were you familiar with any of your costars before working with them on this movie?

 

A) I had, of course, seen Moira Kelly in numerous things over the years.

 

Q) Was there any advice that director/writer Stephen Kemp offered that you took to heart while filming?

 

A) Steven was interesting in that he never wanted Vinson to come off as being “Arch,” so that was enjoyable.  All of Vinson’s ultimatums are sort of matter-of-fact in their delivery.

 

Q) What were some of your most memorable moments from filming Girl in the Bunker?

 

A) We were on such a tight schedule and the working conditions were pretty uncomfortable most of my memories involve standing in cold ankle-deep water and muck in a swampy mess outside of Toronto and checking myself for ticks and leeches obsessively.  There was a big Lyme disease scare at the time.

 

Q) What do you think it is about this film that will make it a Lifetime fan favorite?

 

A) It’s a true tale of a young girl who survives by her wits against the odds.

 

Q) You often take on dramatic roles. Is there something about this genre that really draws you to it?

 

A) I enjoy delving into things like this because I suppose it’s a bit of an exercise into what motivates people to do the things that they do.  Drama affords you certain windows into characters and human nature that aren’t readily accessible in other genres.

 

Q) I may be dating my age, but these days do you get recognized more often for your work on E.T. or Legends of the Fall?

 

A) If you’re dating yourself then please consider how I must feel!  Those two films are what people remember me for always.  It’s very neck and neck in terms of how often I’m approached by people for either film.  I’m proud of both films so I don’t mind too much either way.

 

Q) What do you think it is about the film T. that continues to make it timeless and beloved?

 

A) It’s about compassion and friendship.  And there are flying bicycles.

 

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and the work that you do?

 

A) I thank you all and my children thank you!