Add another movie to your “worst nightmares” category with the upcoming release of Clowntown. Clowntown follows the story of a group of individuals stuck in a run down town that has been taken over by a posse of murderous clowns. Definitely my worst nightmare! We got the opportunity to talk with Clowntown director Tom Nagel about his vision for this film, the cast, and how it all turned out. See what he had to say about it below before it comes out September 30th in theaters.     KRISTIN: Let’s go back and have you tell us how you started in film? TOM: I started acting as a child in Cleveland Ohio. I started out by modeling and acting in commercials. The first film I worked on was Telling Lies in America starring Kevin Bacon. While working on that film I realized that I wanted to work in film. At that time though I didn’t know I would be directing someday.   KRISTIN: You work on two sides of the film. You work as an actor as well as directing. Do you have one you like more or do you enjoy being able to jump side to side? TOM: I really enjoy being able to jump on both sides. Growing up, I always wanted to be an actor, but as I am getting older, I’m really enjoying directing. Its hard to say what I like more, but I feel directing is becoming more what I am focused on. Acting is in my heart though and I don’t think that will ever go away.   KRISTIN: You directed Clowntown, which releases September 30 in theaters and October 4th on VOD. How did you become involved in this project and what made it stand out to you? TOM: About 3 years ago I formed my production company Steel House Productions with my brother Brian. My goal at that time was to direct some short films with the goal to direct a feature. After completing a few shorts I reached out to my friend Jeff Miller, who is a producer. I sent him over a few short films to see what he thought. After he watched them, we decided to put a feature film together. Jeff, Brian and myself came up with a few ideas, but the idea of doing a clown horror film is what excited us the most. Jeff Miller agreed to write the script and ClownTown was born.   KRISTIN: There is a great cast with ClownTown. What kind of work did you do with them to get the vision you had for this film to come alive? TOM: Being an actor myself, I believe I have a bit of inside knowledge and experience to bring to my actors as a director. It’s an amazing experience being on the other side of the camera and helping your actors get to where they want to be, as well as where I need them to be, as a character. My approach is being there for my actors. I get right in there with them and want them to know I am right by their side to help if they need it. I worked with each one individually and tried to learn what made them tick, what different techniques helped each person. Everyone is different so you need to listen and learn what is best for that individual.   KRISTIN: Clowns are the thing right now with the remake of It in the works and just the overwhelming terrifying nature of clowns in horror movies. How will ClownTown stand apart from the other “clown” movies coming out in the near future or...