The only way that a mother would go after her own children is if she's just completely gone and has no humanity.

The first movie my dad ever showed me was Predator - I was five. And I think the second one was Jaws. I've has this understanding of fiction for a very, very long time but I've also had this thing where I've idolized the male action heroes because that's what I watched with my dad.

Every single person is a beautiful human being, and we're lucky. That's what gives you longevity. You have to love the people that you work with.

Normally, when I read a script, it takes me two and a half hours. I usually put it down and come back to it. So, I know if I can read a script in one sitting, it's a fantastic script.

There's a little bit of me in all of the characters I've played. I've never really had the opportunity to play something that's a complete departure from me.

I find that in the science fiction world, you have almost more women fans than male fans and I think it's because there's been such a shortage of strong female characters.

Horror films and genre films are interesting, because I always look for a deeper meaning or a deeper theme in the film.