Obsession’s Darin Toonder on Wishes, Acting & Farts
Summary
In this episode of Scaredycast, the hosts interview Darren Tunder, the actor who played the shopkeeper in the viral horror film *Obsession*. Tunder shares his first-time convention experience at Days of the Dead and recounts his surprising audition process, where he improvised a "Big Lebowski" character without reading the full script. The conversation covers his ghost stories, his philosophy on taking creative risks, and the unexpected success of *Obsession* following its premiere at SXSW.
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Intro and Jaws the Revenge shirt
Introduction of guest Darren Tunder
Nacho Daddy and Days of the Dead logistics
Audio check and First Timers Club medley
Crawfish boil story and leaving the venue
X-Men powers and Fantastic Four rock debate
Favorite horror movies and childhood fears
Ghost stories and paranormal experiences
Muppets horror movie idea and Jim Henson museum
Auditioning for Obsession and character choices
On-set experience and improvisation
Character analysis and the concept of serenity
Wish drawbacks and character morality
Fan theories and Seal music reference
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TIFF premiere and audience reaction
Taking leaps of faith and career setbacks
Overcoming fear and new opportunities
Curiosity vs need in creative work
Audience questions and fart stories
Voicemails, birthdays, and Tod Ashwick
Instagram content and closing thanks
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