Nick Swardson is stepping further into the world of horror.
During an interview with Zach Feldman on The Zach Feldman Show on Z Radio Live, the comedian and actor revealed that he is currently developing a new horror movie — one of several projects he has in the works as he prepares to appear at Silver Scream Con V, October 2–4 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Swardson, known for Reno 911!, Grandma’s Boy, The Benchwarmers and his stand-up career, also talked about his upcoming R-rated comedy Mini War, his love of horror and why he’s looking forward to meeting fans at Silver Scream Con.
Watch the full interview with Nick Swardson:
Nick Swardson Reveals New Horror Movie
While discussing his past work in movies like A Haunted House, Swardson revealed that his interest in horror goes well beyond attending conventions.
“I love horror. I’m a big horror fan,” Swardson told Feldman. “I’m actually developing a horror movie right now.”
Although Swardson stopped short of revealing the premise, he did offer a few early details about what he is writing.
The movie takes place in one location, is not a slasher and is built around a particular fear that Swardson said he doesn’t think he has seen explored before.
“It preys on another fear that I don’t think I’ve seen,” Swardson teased before catching himself as he began to reveal more about the project.
Swardson also discussed how much he appreciates the relationship between horror and comedy, pointing out that both genres can create unusually powerful reactions from an audience.
“To laugh really hard and to be really, really scared are two of the most unique human feelings,” he said.
Mini War Is Bringing Swardson Back to R-Rated Comedy
Horror isn’t the only new project keeping Swardson busy.
He also discussed Mini War, an upcoming original R-rated comedy he wrote starring Luke Wilson, Vanessa Hudgens and Swardson himself, with Grandma’s Boy actor Joel David Moore directing.
The premise centers on a man who inherits a miniature golf course and finds himself at war with a neighboring go-kart track.
For Swardson, the movie is a chance to make the type of original, character-driven comedy he loves.
“The thing that I love, like Grandma’s Boy, it’s like I don’t need like a high concept. I like characters and dialogue,” Swardson said. “I just need a simple premise and then just pepper it with memorable lines and characters that you just remember.”
Swardson and Moore will also reunite at Silver Scream Con V, where the two are set to participate in a Q&A and share Grandma’s Boy stories while talking more about Mini War.
Why Nick Swardson Loves Silver Scream Con
Despite being primarily associated with comedy, Swardson is very much a horror fan himself — which makes Silver Scream Con an especially fitting stop.
He told Feldman he’s excited about a guest lineup featuring names including Malcolm McDowell, Linda Blair, Juliette Lewis and Devon Sawa.
“I get excited to go to these things because I get excited to meet people,” Swardson said.
He also offered a slightly less serious explanation for why he belongs at horror conventions.
“The reason that I do these horror conventions is that in A Haunted House and in Bucky Larson, I was naked in both those movies, and that’s horrifying,” Swardson joked.
Nick Swardson Heads to Silver Scream Con V
Swardson will appear at Silver Scream Con V from October 2–4 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, joining a packed weekend celebrating horror, movies, music and pop culture.
For Swardson, one of the biggest attractions is the opportunity conventions give fans to actually meet the people behind their favorite movies and characters.
“It’s rare that you’re ever going to have like a one-on-one with somebody that you’re a massive fan of,” Swardson said. “It really is unique and great.”
Z Radio Live will be on-site at Silver Scream Con V throughout the weekend.
Watch Nick Swardson’s full conversation with Zach Feldman above and stay tuned to Z Radio Live for more coverage from Silver Scream Con V.
