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Most of the time, a gun-toting, vampire-killingSnoop Doggwould easily be the coolest part of aNetflix movie.
A self-described extreme contortionist, McKnight plays the old vampire in the movies opening scene.
Off-screen, shes currently working as a contortionist atPlanet Hollywoodin the Las Vegas showAmystika.
I did rhythmic gymnastics and competed in that for a while, then I transitioned into contortion after.
The rest is history.
When you know its real, it blows your mind more.
Everyone thinks its fake, but making it real is just different.
I made it look easy, and thats always a compliment.
They were very helpful because Id never done wirework before.
They really helped me feel comfortable.
We worked through all the tricks first and then we put it together and got taught choreo.
I had to work on my vampire face because, when performing, Im not doing that.
Im really into horror and gaming, so I started to think about being a creepy character thats attacking.
What was it like performing in all of the vampire prosthetics?That was fun.
It took them so long to do, and theyre so committed to making it look perfect.
I had the eye contacts in, and I couldnt see as well.
With the old-lady costume, I had something around my waist, and it cushioned the effect of contortion.
Also I would say the clip of where Im on my side and getting hit into the fireplace.
It looks so extreme, and its such an interesting way to use contortions and fighting.
Its weird because it goes against what youre used to doing.
Youve got to reteach your body.
They do it in a different way and then you add in the contortion; it makes it different.
Each contortionist moves differently, and that gives you a different look.
You all bring something new and positive to the table.
You see how they do something differently, and one way isnt right or wrong.
I found that very fascinating.
For some people, it can be too much.
You still play characters in both, but movie work is more of an aggressive form of contortion.
Theyve been amazed, and I am too.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
