Stephanie Barkley Talks Horror Lead in The Canyonlands and Being a Former Vine Celebrity [Exclusive Interview]

Stephanie Barkley

Stephanie Barkley always wanted to be an actress. Her career path took an unusual turn when she became a Vine celebrity years ago before the platform went defunct.

Despite the Internet stardom, the young actress is making strides on the screen by starring in the lead role with the horror movie The Canyonlands. In the film, she played Lauren who guided five people on a rafting trip through the Canyonlands. However, the adventure takes a deadly turn as an evil dead spirit hunts them down for previous sins.

LRM Online’s Gig Patta sat down with actress Stephanie Barkley to discuss her career on the screen and the viral videos that made her famous.

ALSO CHECK OUT: Brendan Devane on Filming In The Wilderness for the Horror Film The Canyonlands [Exclusive Interview]

Stephanie Barkley grew up in Chicago and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art. While in Chicago, she worked in the art departments for Witless Protection, Trucker, Eagle Eye, and Leverage. Then she moved to New York City, in which she became the art director for Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn, The Normal Heart, and production designer for Sharknado 2: The Second One. In 2014, she stepped to the front of the camera after relocating to Los Angeles. She appeared in many shows and films, including Chasing Molly, Blinders, and Amazon’s Paradise City. In the upcoming, The Boardinghouse Reach, she’ll star alongside starring Trieste Kelly Dunn and David Arquette.

She is still known for her social media presence following with over 240,000 followers on Instagram, 30,000 followers on Facebook, and a successful YouTube channel.

The Canyonlands is currently available as VOD today.

Watch the exclusive interview with Stephanie Barkley below. Also, check out some of her viral Vine highlights below the interview video. Let us know what you think.

Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Stephanie Barkley

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