Interview: Danny Trejo Talks Shadow of the Cat, Horror Movies, the Importance of Family, and Acting Career
One of the biggest names in Hollywood, Danny Trejo has starred in numerous, unforgettable titles including Spy Kids, The Devil's Rejects, and the cult classic From Dusk Till Dawn. He is typically cast as the tough guy, given the deep timbre of voice and his signature tatted look, but in his latest project, Shadow of the Cat, Trejo's character is more than what meets the eye.
The movie, directed by Jose Maria Cicala and written by Cicala, Griselda Sanchez and Gustavo Lencina, follows Gato and his teenage daughter Emma and their life on a remote farm. The young girl finds a cell phone and is contacted by someone claiming to know her estranged mother. While Emma embarks on a trip to connect with the woman, her worried father and his friend Sombra (Trejo) race to rescue her from her dark, supernatural fate. Shadow of the Cat tells a nightmarish story about family and love, and effortlessly connects to the Gen Z experience of digital media and the desire for belongingness, despite its classic horror feel. Game Rant had the opportunity to chat with Danny Trejo about what drew him to this movie, his character Sombra, and his acting career.
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Game Rant: How do you feel about the DVD and digital release of Shadow of the Cat?
Danny Trejo: It feels awesome. People are gonna love it. It's one of those movies with a lot of twists and turns. It makes me think of The Omen, the first scary, really scary, movie that came out without a monster.
GR: What drew you to the movie?
Trejo: When I first read it, it was in Spanish and I thought, «Yeah, that's cool. Let's do this.» I also liked the fact that you don't know the type of character
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