Mr. May: Abel Berry

Sure, when it comes to Abel Berry you might be thinking, “If only he would keep his mouth shut and take his shirt off,” but while this is true of what one thinks of most attractive men, Abel Berry can be extremely charming when he thinks no one is looking. Abel is the tall, dark, and handsome filmmaker behind the new horror film Kodie; the Rudolph Valentino, if you will, of the indie horror film scene in Texas. Since most people in Texas don’t work out, Abel Berry’s incredibly toned physique makes him stand out as a God amongst men. He’s also managed to avoid a Texan drawl and I doubt he hangs queers, like most Texans. Most of all, Abel Berry is a yummy-looking horror fan who oozes sex appeal and pretends he doesn’t know it. Don’t let the horrendous capitalization usage on his Facebook page updates fool you - he’s a smart cookie. Check out Abel Berry, our Scary Stud of the Month and Mr. May...

Abel always shaves his chest before going swimming with children

Please describe, in detail, your workout routine. Please use descriptive words that will allow the reader to clearly visualize each moment:

I don't work out as much as I should lately. However, when I do, I like to get include about 50 or so squat thrusts and at least 100 lunges. Because filmmakers with firm butts have a high success rate. I mean, that’s just a fact.

I also go out into the woods on occasion, and find small trees to pull down with my butt cheeks, you know like Jean Claude-Van Damme in the movie Kickboxer. That man was a genius.

Abel makes another AA meeting a rousing success!

You claim to be Mexican. Prove it.

Well first off, I only claim to be half Mexican, the other half is black Irish. And second off, I only eat meals that are mind-blowingly spicy. And third off, a full blooded white boy wouldn't have such a perfect tan.

Abel directing the gay porn film 'Fisting 17'

Spoils; explain.

I'm extremely proud of Spoils. I mean, it clearly has a shit-ton of flaws. But we set out to make a fun horror film and people always tell me which lines in the movie made them laugh the most and which character is their favorite, and people fall out of their seats laughing at screenings.

On top of that, it was made for literally five hundred bucks. We had a $700 cam, and a lap top, and $500 worth of gore. We busted ass on Spoils, and Jennifer Stone, Bart Butler, and I did everything ourselves so it was like a free film school, you know. I mostly learned to be patient, to not rush anything, and I learned a lot about the technical side of it all and pacing.

Abel makes sure his vision is properly translated to the screen by pointing

In Kodie, you have a teddy bear, a witch, and blood. How do they all tie together? Tell us the plot and pimp it:

Well, there are a lot of crazy things going on in Kodie. A clueless team of ghost hunters go to investigate the legend of a killer teddy bear. I always wanted to make a film that involved witchery in some way, and after I decided to write a story about a teddy bear, I knew that the witch concept went really well with the idea of this cursed town and this demonic girl in a teddy outfit.

Kodie is extremely bloody, and I’m very proud of that fact, since me and the entire crew spent months covered in cake mix to make it happen. The whole theme of the film is really about ‘cute and sweet' meets 'gory and ultra violent'.

Abel goes ghost hunting in his spare time. Can you spot the spirit in this picture? (hint: upper right corner) Is it a lens flare, or something far more supernatural?

What are your turn-ons?

Chicks who can hang in a conversation about film. Chicks with dark hair. 80's music. Chicks that look good in boots and glasses. Nerdy chicks. The color pink. Chicks who know what I’m talking about when I say "fuck me gently with a chainsaw"

Abel spent 3 days getting the perfect shot of this paper bag

Turn-offs?

Politics. Romantic comedies. Reality shows.

Once, Abel was posessed during one of his ghost hunting sessions. Luckily, his friends were there to snap a pic!

You are a Texan. 'Texas' comes from the Hasinai Indian word 'tejas'. meaning:

a) beer
b) queer beating
c) hanging
d) beans
e) other (please write in your answer):sexy, hot, spicy, the state that Abel was born in

Abel still lives at home with his mom. Here they are pictures in Abel's room (note the crappy horror film posters!)

In your opinion, who is the sexiest actress in a horror film EVER? And why?

That’s a tossup: Salma Hayek, because of the snake dance in Dusk till Dawn... And Jennifer Stone, because she's in my film.

Abel thinking wistfully of his Latino anscestors and proud Irish heritage

What's next for you in horror when Kodie is done?

I've been writing a lot lately, and I think our next film will be shot after the Kodie release in early 2011. I’m very excited about it because it’s a story that will give me the chance to work with style and all the weird stuff I’m into. It’s a revenge flick with lots of comic references and tons of stylized action and gore. I've been describing it as sort of a Mexican version of Kill Bill with hints of Creepshow.

Check out the hot bicep on that nicely toned arm!!!

Would you rather be known as 'that really hot guy with that movie' or 'The director of Kodie’?

The director of Kodie. Because hotness fades. But horror films are forever.

Bonus question for extra credit:

Answer:

Hmm, I was asked this question once during a photo shoot for “STUD PUPPY MAGAZINE”, which ended quickly, as the photographer was lacking a wide angle lens. But, If you are ever chased by a girl in teddy garb, who is a hot tamale, you should run, 'cause she prolly gonna eat your ass. Remember the Alamo.

Visit Abel's site: http://bsentertainmentfilms.wordpress.com