Maria Ford is a Latin American film and television actress, model and dancer. Known for her 'scream queen' performances in low-budget films of the 1990s, she is one of the main subjects of the 1998 documentary Some Nudity Required.Maria Ford worked extensively as a professional model and professional dancer in 2014-2017, both in the United States and internationally. There are no plurality of Wasp creatures in this film, just the one! Great fun flick by the way! It's trashy, campy fun! It's really interseting to see Michael Marks, longtime veteran of the classic Universal horror days (He was Maria's dad in the original 'Frankenstein'), play such a big role!
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| Occupation | Actress, Model, Professional Dancer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Maria Ford is a Latin American film and television actress, model and dancer. Known for her 'scream queen' performances in low-budget films of the 1990s,[1][2] she is one of the main subjects of the 1998 documentary Some Nudity Required.[3][4][5] Maria Ford worked extensively as a professional model and professional dancer in 2014-2017, both in the United States and internationally.[citation needed]
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Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls | Shady | |
| Dance of the Damned | Teacher | ||
| Masque of the Red Death | Isabella | ||
| 1990 | The Haunting of Morella | Diane | |
| Naked Obsession | Lynne Hauser | ||
| The Rain Killer | Satin | ||
| Slumber Party Massacre III | Maria | ||
| 1991 | Ring of Fire | Julie | |
| Future Kick | Dancer | ||
| Deathstalker IV: Match of Titans | Dionara | ||
| 1992 | Final Judgement | Nicole | Direct-to-Video |
| The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter | Alyda Winthrop | ||
| 1993 | Necronomicon: Book of Dead | Clara | Part 1 |
| Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel | Julie | ||
| The Three Musketeers | Wench | Uncredited | |
| 1994 | Angel of Destruction | Jo Alwood | |
| Mind Twister | Melanie Duncan | ||
| Saturday Night Special | Darlene | ||
| 1995 | The Wasp Woman | Caitlin | TV Film |
| Stripteaser | Christina Loren | ||
| Bram Stoker's Burial of the Rats | Madeleine | TV Film | |
| Alien Terminator | McKay | ||
| Dillinger and Capone | Business Woman | Direct-to-Video | |
| 1996 | Hot Ticket | Kim | |
| Mind Games | Ivory/Tess | ||
| The Black Rose of Harlem | Alba | ||
| Night Hunter | Tournier | ||
| The Glass Cage | Dianne | ||
| Showgirl Murders | Jessica Cross | ||
| 1997 | Dark Planet | Helmsperson Salera, Alpha | |
| Starquest II | Dancer in Flashback | Uncredited | |
| Future Fear | Anna Denniel | ||
| 1998 | Casper Meets Wendy | Playmate | Direct-to-Video |
| Some Nudity Required | Self | Documentary | |
| The Dark Side of Hollywood | Self | Documentary | |
| Addams Family Reunion | Beautiful Lounger | TV Movie | |
| 1999 | Michael Jordan: An American Hero | TV Movie | |
| I Like to Play Games Too | Suzanne | ||
| The Key to Sex | Christy | ||
| Erotic Confessions: Volume 11 | Jamie | Direct-to-Video | |
| 2000 | Night Calls: The Movie, Part 2 | Brandi | Direct-to-Video |
| The Independent | Poster Model | ||
| 2001 | Perfect Fit | Perry | |
| 2002 | Role of a Lifetime | Margarette-Anne | |
| 2003 | Beethoven's 5th | Pretty Town Woman | Direct-to-Video |
| 2006 | Wedding Slashers | Newlywed Bride | Direct-to-Video |
| 2007 | E.D.E.N. | Guard | TV Movie |
| 2008 | Beethoven's Big Break | Angry Neighbor | Direct-to-Video |
| 2014 | Sexy Storm Siren | Starring Role and Lead Dancer | Short |
| 2015 | Serpentine | Lead Dancer | Short |
| 2016 | Pleasures Garden | Starring Role and Lead Dancer | Short |
| 2017 | Dressed in Stardust Fashion Film | Actress/ Model | Short |
| 2018 | Maria Ford Fashion Film | Self | Short |
Television[edit]
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Tropical Heat | Margot | Episode: Smut and Nothin' But |
| 1994 | Hot Line | Kristin | Episode: Visions of Love |
| 1998 | Something So Right | Zora | Episode: Something About an Ex-Goddess |
| Chicago Hope | Tori Landers | Episode: The Other Cheek | |
| 1999 | Erotic Confessions | Jamie | Episode: Going Skiing |
| 2000 | Passion Cove | Donna | Episode: Lights! Camera! Action! |
| 2002 | Judging Amy | Waitress | Episode: Boys to Men |
| 2003 | 7th Heaven | Pamela Perfect | Episode: The One Thing |
| 2004 | The Drew Carey Show | Crystal / Nancy, the Stripper | Episode: Assault with a Lovely Weapon |
References[edit]
- ^Glenn Lovell, 'Review: 'Some Nudity Required', Variety, January 28, 1998.
- ^Joe Bob Briggs, 'Sexiest Scream Queens: File This List', Orlando Sentinel, September 25, 1992.
- ^John Clark, 'Some Nudity' Provided a Catharsis', Los Angeles Times, January 24, 1998.
- ^Donald Liebenson, 'Direct To Video: Documentary Examines The B-movie Industry', Chicago Tribune, July 1, 1999.
- ^Rita Kempley, 'Today at Filmfest DC: Naked Truth of B-Movies', The Washington Post, April 29, 1998 – via HighBeam Research(subscription required).
External links[edit]
- Maria Ford on IMDb
- Maria Ford at AllMovie
| The Wasp Woman | |
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| Genre | Horror Thriller Science Fiction |
| Created by | Roger Corman |
| Based on | 1960 screenplay by Leo Gordon |
| Screenplay by | Daniella Purcell Guy Prevost |
| Story by | Kinta Zertuche |
| Directed by | Jim Wynorski |
| Starring | Jennifer Rubin Doug Wert |
| Theme music composer | Terry Plumeri |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Roger Corman Lance H. Robbins |
| Producer(s) | Mike Elliott Mike Upton (co-producer) Marta M. Mobley (line producer) |
| Production location(s) | Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California Truesdale Facility - 11797 Truesdale Street, Department of Water & Power, Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California |
| Cinematography | Mike Mickens |
| Editor(s) | Daniel H. Holland |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Concorde-New Horizons Libra Pictures Showtime Networks |
| Distributor | Concorde Pictures |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showtime Networks |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Ultra Stereo |
| Original release |
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The Wasp Woman (also known as Forbidden Beauty) is a 1995 television horror film directed by Jim Wynorski and starring Jennifer Rubin, and Doug Wert. It is a remake of the 1959 film of the same name which was written and directed by Roger Corman. The film first aired on the Showtime Network during 1995.
The film, produced and distributed by Concorde Pictures, was a Roger Corman production. It was part of the Roger Corman Presents series.
Plot[edit]
Janice Starlin is a model who has built up her own cosmetics company. She has always modeled for her own company's advertisements, but now that she is in her forties, investors are advising her to step aside in favor of a younger model. In desperation, she consults a scientist working on a new youth serum based on wasp hormones. Eager for any possible treatment, Janice agrees to be the first human test subject. At first, the results seem miraculous-she looks like a 25-year-old. As time goes on, however, the terrible side effects of the drug become all too apparent.
Cast[edit]
- Jennifer Rubin as Janice Starlin
- Doug Wert as Alec
- Daniel J. Travanti as Dr. Eric Zinthorp
- Melissa Brasselle as Mary Dennison
- Maria Ford as Caitlin
- Jay Richardson as John
- Gerrit Graham as Arthur Cooper
- Richard Gabai as Nick
- Johnny Williams as Wasp Collector
- Lenny Juliano as Wise Guy
Production[edit]
Jim Wynorski was an admirer of the original 1959 film: 'Roger shot it on used sets. He's a true genius when it comes to taking something that's just sitting there and making a movie around it. He did a great job.'[1] Wynorski said remaking the film was his idea. 'The original had a very interesting plot, but the film never followed through with the special effects. So I wanted to do it with some bigger crazier effects.'[2] Wynorski began his film career working for Roger Corman. He said he wanted to make the film 'partly out of nostalgia, partly out of respect to a man who really gave me my start. You don't get to make a wacky crazy thing like Wasp Woman all the time. Now if I could remake Attack of the Crab Monsters, it would make my life complete.'[1]
The film had a 20 day shooting schedule. Wynorski revealed: 'There's a lot of special effects and things they couldn't do in six days. We have a giant 12-foot-long wasp with wings that fly. It's a wasp with breasts actually. It's quite an astounding thing to see.'[1]
In an interview with Rubin from Kitley's Krypt, she spoke of the film: 'I did Wasp Woman because I wanted to go through the Corman studios of course. My best friend, Marta Mobley, was running Corman Studios back then, and she asked me to do it. And I wanted to pass through Corman's place.'[3] Asking if Rubin was the person in the Wasp costume during the film, she replied: 'No, but the wasp was incredible.'[3]
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In the same interview, Rubin spoke of director Jim Wynorski, and what it was like working with him: 'Despicable. He hated me. He was incredibly mean and rude. Fangoria magazine was there on that set of all places, and interviewed someone who wouldn't give their name and said such mean things about me to that magazine. There were times that it was so loud on the set that I can't even hear myself to think my lines with a page and half of dialogue. It was the worst set I've ever been on in my life. The sound guy, Jeff Enden, was incredible nice to me and was a great friend. But Wynorski, he's a pig. To say I wanted to go through Corman studios, I should have looked at it more carefully. I've never had to experience anybody in my life as disgusting as him.'[3]
Release[edit]
The film was initially released on VHS and LaserDisc in 1996 through New Horizons Home Video. The front cover artwork showed the wasp creature.[4] In 1998, it was released on VHS through New Concorde, featuring new artwork, showing a close-up shot of Rubin,[5] with a DVD version being released in 2004.[6]
Reception[edit]
TV Guide awarded the film one out of four stars writing, 'Tired plotting and terrible special effects make this one of the worst of the Roger Corman-produced, made-for-cable remakes of his 1950s shockers.'[7]Richard Jack Smith from ReelTalk.com criticized the film's direction, script, and 'lame duck special effects'.[8]Obscurehorror.com gave a favorable review, stating. 'The remake watched over by previous director Roger Corman, this film does a bit better in comparison to the first film. The effects which were weak in the first movie are much better and frankly, only time and technology could have done that.'[9]
References[edit]
- ^ abcKing, S. (1995, Jul 09). THREE DIRECTORS FROM THE CORMAN RANKS. Los Angeles Times (Pre-1997 Fulltext) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/293189960
- ^'Interview with Jim Wynorski'. Justi Bozung. 1 December 2014.
- ^ abc'Rubin'. Kitleyskrypt.com. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^'LaserDisc Database - Wasp Woman [ID3590NH]'. LaserDisc Database.com. LaserDisc Database. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^'Amazon.com: Wasp Woman [VHS]: Jennifer Rubin, Doug Wert, Daniel J. Travanti, Melissa Brasselle, Maria Ford, John Henry Richardson, Gerrit Graham, Richard Gabai, Johnny Williams, Lenny Juliano, Kimberley Roberts, Fred Olen Ray, Jim Wynorski, Lance H. Robbins, Marta M. Mobley, Mike Elliott, Daniella Purcell, Guy Prevost, Kinta Zertuche, Leo Gordon: Movies & TV'. Amazon.com. Amazon. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^'Wasp Woman (1995) - Jim Wynorski'. Allmovie.com. AllMovie. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^'The Wasp Woman - Movie Reviews and Movie Ratings'. TV Guide.com. TV Guide. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^Smith, Richard. 'The Junk File - ReelTalk Movie Reviews'. ReelTalk.com. Richard Jack Smith. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^'The Wasp Woman (1995)'. Obscurehorror.com. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
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