The Macedo twins open up about reading the disturbing script for the first time, portraying two halves of one person, and collaborating with director Nathan Hong Fisher on a raw, unforgettable exploration of disordered eating and body dysmorphia.
🎞️ Highlights from the interview:
The sisters’ first reaction to THINESTRA’s shocking script
Why body horror was the perfect lens to explore eating disorders
Shooting the film during Christmas in Los Angeles
How the “monster” only repeats things others have said — no original lines
Gross-out practical effects (including crawling out of a toilet!)
What it’s like to bring vomit bags to every screening
The emotional challenge of performing as two halves of the same soul
Why they hope audiences take away self-compassion above all
🎥 About THINESTRA:
Written and directed by Nathan Hong Fisher, THINESTRA follows Penny — a woman consumed by her obsession with perfection. The Macedo twins deliver haunting performances in a story that turns body shame and internalized self-loathing into literal horror.
The film has already made waves at Screamfest, Raindance, and festivals across Europe, earning praise for its bold practical effects and honest emotional core.
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