Interview: Talking Horror with Elvis Suhadolnik Bonesso (Guitar & Vocals) of Stone Sea

In this interview we talk horror with guitarist and vocalist, Elvis Suhadolnik Bonesso, of the alternative rock band, Stone Sea.

1. What’s some of your earliest memories surrounding horror films and at what age do you think you experienced your first one?

My mom says she remembers me watching horror movies on my dad’s lap when I was around two years old, staring at the screen with huge eyes. No idea what that did to my psyche, but so far, no strange side effects—at least none that I notice (laughs).

2. What effect do you think it had on you, either positive or negative?

At the time most likely negative (my parents would know better), but in a long run I’d say positive as you learn how to deal with fear at an earlier stage.

3. Do you have a particular moment in horror, be it a specific film or even a scene, that defined your childhood?

I remember watching Child’s Play when I was seven or so, and being absolutely terrified of my own toys, convinced they might be alive and ready to kill me (laughs).

4. What used to scare you?

I think this applies to almost everyone– the unknown. Darkness itself, the occult, wondering if my toys are alive or not (laughs). There’s something about not knowing stuff that creates a suspense in resolution. And for anxious minds, we tend to consider how malicious they’ll be.

5. How did your early experiences blossom into a love of all things horror?

I think it becomes somewhat addictive or very pleasing when you experience fear, and then a release from it. My early experience was playing Resident Evil 3 on PS1 with my cousin. We’d scream, panic, barely escape the zombies, then go “phew… okay, we’re safe.” But even if we die in the game, we’d go “let’s try again, but this time we’ll get it through”. I don’t know, it strengthens your courage.

6. Do you have a particular era or style of horror that you deem the best? If so, which one, why, and what are some examples of the best of that era/style?

Not specifically — I enjoy everything from Nosferatu (1922) to newer films like Midsommar.

7. How about genres – are you a slasher fan, paranormal lover, gorefest enjoyer, etc, or is a little bit of everything ok with you?

Good question. I lean toward psychological horror — films that explore mental states, dreams, perception, schizophrenia. Anything that messes with the mind.

8. What’s the best horror film to watch alone and why?

The Shining. I love how it builds tension. It’s intimate — just a family in a hotel — but the atmosphere hits incredibly hard.

9. Likewise, what’s the best horror film to watch with a group (beers and popcorn included) and why?

Any trash horror. My friends in Brazil and I love to do that. The best one we watched together was Killer Condom (laughs). It’s hilariously absurd, but the story is surprisingly good.

10. What is an overrated film or franchise? Please explain.

I don’t really dislike it, but I’d go for Scream as it’s… typical?!

11. What is a modern horror film (the last ten years) that you just loved and why?

The Witch (2015). The mood, the language, the setting, the acting — everything is poetic and incredibly dark. It’s a simple story told perfectly.

12. What scares you now?

Real life (laughs).

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