Trent Haaga
| Trent Haaga | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 |
| Occupation | Film actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | http://www.trenthaaga.com/ |
Trent Haaga is an actor, screenwriter, and director.
Career
Haaga came to the attention of the horror community after co-starring in the Troma film Terror Firmer.[1] He went on to fill the role of screenwriter as well as assistant director on the fourth film in the Toxic Avenger series, Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV.[1][2] Due to also playing the leader of the Diaper Mafia in this film, he was forced to direct many scenes in the film while wearing a baby bonnet and an adult diaper.[2] He relates many of these experiences as co-author of the book Make Your Own Damn Movie! written with Lloyd Kaufman of Troma.[3]
He has worked in many aspects of filmmaking (writing, producing, acting) and enjoys them all.
| “ | "As a writer or actor you're important to the project, but not indispensable. If you're producing there are fewer battles to fight creatively. But, honestly, I like to make films and am happy to do anything on a film set. I'm happy and flattered that people want me to be in their movies or have shot scripts that I've written."[4] | ” |
Haaga works in independent film and has stated that he likes the advances made in digital cinematography.[1]
| “ | "Let's make as many as we can right now! History will determine which ones live on, but I can't get enough low budget horror films no matter what."[1] | ” |
Haaga has praised the speed of digital filmmaking.
| “ | "We shot Killjoy 2, Hell Asylum, and Dead and Rotting in 8 days (each, not all three in 8 days!). The Ghouls shot in 12 days. Suburban Nightmare in 9."[1] | ” |
Haaga works currently on his directorial debut "Chop" which stars Tanishaa Mukherji and Billy Bakshi,[5] he wrote the script for the independent thriller alongside Adam Minarovich.[6] The movie is a revenge thriller within the tradition of Fargo and Oldboy.[7] Haaga narrated the Indie thriller flick Fetch.[8]
Acting credits
- Terror Firmer (1999) – Jerry
- Troma's Edge TV – Troma Superstar Trent Haaga
- Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000) – Tex Diaper
- Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker! (2001) – James 'the Cock God' Vanbrunt
- The Ghouls (2003) – Clift
- Suburban Nightmare (2004) - Charles Rosenblad
- Tales from the Crapper (2004) – Party Goer
- Knight of the Living Dead (2005) – Justin's Dad
- Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill! (2006) – Bum/Donald
- Gimme Skelter (2007) – Luther
- Black Dahlia Movie: The Elizabeth Short Story (2007) – Red/Bobby Manley
- Splatter Disco (2007) – Kent Chubb
- Bonnie & Clyde vs. Dracula (2008) – Clyde
- Killjoy 3 (2010) - Killjoy
- Where the Dead Go to Die (2012) – Ralph's Dad
- Killjoy Goes to Hell (2012) - Killjoy
- The Pact 2 (2014) - Pink Room Receptionist
- Killjoy's Psycho Circus (2016) - Killjoy
Writing credits
- Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000) (writer)
- Hell Asylum (2002) (V) (writer)
- Feeding the Masses (2004) (V) (writer)
- Damage Control (2005) TV series (unknown episodes)
- Raving Maniacs (2005) (screenplay)
- Make Your Own Damn Movie! (2005) (book)
- Deadgirl (2008) (writer)
- Poor Things (2008) (screenplay) (story)
- Fetch (2009)[9]
- Cheap Thrills (2013) (writer)
- 68Kill(2016) (screenplay) (director)
Producer credits
- Killjoy 2: Deliverance from Evil (2002) (line producer)
- Dead & Rotting (2002) (producer)
- Hell Asylum (2002) (line producer)
- The Ghouls (2003) (associate producer)
- Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill! (2006) (producer)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Interview with Haaga for horror-asylum.com
- 1 2 Kaufman, Lloyd (2003). Make Your Own Damn Movie. L.A. Weekly Books. pp. 33–34. ISBN 0-312-28864-6.
- ↑ "The Dude's Got 'Chop'(s): A Visit to the Set of Trent 'What the Fuck' Haaga's Directorial Debut". BloodyDisgusting.
- ↑ Interview with Haaga for Skullring.org
- ↑ "Deadgirl Writer Now Set to Show Us How to Chop". DreadCentral.
- ↑ "Troma Vet, 'Deadgirl' Writer Trent Haaga to Direct 'Chop'". BloodyDisgusting.
- ↑ "First Look: Trent Haaga's Bloody 'Chop'". BloodyDisgusting.
- ↑ "Indie Film Fetch Sets a Premiere Date". DreadCentral.
- ↑ "EXCL: Casting Update and Behind-the-Scenes Photos for Fetch". DreadCentral.