Season 6, Episode 46: Interview with Leah Verrill (Susan) from “Blood Born” (2021)

The desire to start a family is one of the deepest human instincts we have, but in the 2021 occult thriller Blood Born, that desperation is exploited by a sinister, ritualistic cult. As a struggling couple invites a mysterious witch doctor into their home to help them conceive, those on the outside must watch a quiet nightmare unfold.

I was joined today by Leah Verrill, who plays Susan, a crucial character positioned on the periphery of this escalating madness. We talked about building chemistry on a tight-knit indie set, the physical demands of suspense acting, and what it’s like working with a modern occult script.

A huge thank you to Leah Verrill for sharing her experience bringing Blood Born to life. It is always fascinating to hear how actors on the periphery of a horror story work to ground the realism, acting as the audience's anchor as the world around them descends into supernatural chaos. If you are ready for a suspenseful, ritual-heavy thriller, Blood Born is currently streaming on Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.