"It's "3 o'clock in the morning and the temperature is hovering around 30 degrees. I'm standing in a condemned house with no heat and I am soaked to the bone in blood.

"I can see steam coming off my arms, the last bits of heat leaving my body, hypothermia has to be only moments away. Half of the house has already collapsed and I think the other half's almost on its way.

"Pat [the director] comes over and tells me we're almost done, I'm doing great. Suddenly I know I can tough it out.

"Then he turns to the P.A. and says the words I dread the most: 'She's starting to dry' and before I can argue, the P.A. sprays me with an freezing fake blood from a garden pump, and all I can think is 'freaking Hollywood!'"

An interview with Amanda Phillips(Tuesday) and director Patrick Johnson

Q: What was it like being the star?
A: Of course I was thrilled when I got cast. It's a great script and Patrick's has such a vision and focus.

Q: And the actual filming? What was the set like?
A: You'd think I'd get to live it up, being the star and all. No, I spent most of the time almost naked and covered in blood. But you know what's crazy? I loved every minute of it.
P: Almost naked? Come on, you had a wardrobe.
A: Yeah, mesh tops and short shorts. You try wearing that soaking wet. (laughs)
P: Don't let her kid you, she was a trooper. We sprayed her in blood, drug her through the dirt, and she never once complained. She's a tiny little thing but tough.
A: It was a great part, I get to sulk around and be creepy for one part of the film and kick some ass in the second part of the film. It was a smart story in so much that I could really see it happening. Nobody does anything so far out of character that you feel like it could never happen.

Q: Of course, the drug is real.
A: Yeah, that definitely added to the freak out factor. I won't accept drinks at bars from people anymore, and I make sure I see the bartender pour my drink and keep it in site at all times. It's a crazy world out there.

Q: Do you think the film reinforces that message?
A: Definitely. Making a film about something like this really makes you think, it's like a great "scared straight" program for anyone. Don't get me wrong—it's not an educational film by any means. Jesus, I don't want some mom to get the wrong idea and take her kid to see it, I mean it has nudity and lots of violence for crying out loud.
P: Let me repeat that: 'This film is definitely inappropriate for young audiences.' Can't say that enough times.

Q: So how far did reality extend? Are you anything like your character Tuesday?
A: Yeah, just like her—except the whole blood-drinking crazy part. (laughs)
P: First, she's gorgeous, of course. And from the first time we saw her, we saw that something in her, that slightly dark side that made us think she could go over the edge with a push.
A: (shocked) You did?
P: (laughs) Hey, it's a compliment. You're naturally mysterious and intense. And I have no doubt you could be a badass if the situation called for it. (laughs) That's important. From the moment I saw her I knew she was perfect for the part. It's her first major role in a feature film, but she lives in Austin, the new film capital of the world, so you knew it was just a question of time—she is destined to a star.
A: It helps when you've got a great director, someone with a vision. Yeah, I hated Patrick sometimes, late at night, drenched in blood, when he's saying we have to do another take. I could've killed him! But once I saw the final film I knew I was so lucky to be a part of it.

About Amanda

Born and raised in Austin Texas, Amanda Phillips had plenty of fun in the sun. During the summer she and her two siblings would channel their energy into lots of swimming, biking, hiking and just about anything else you could do outdoors. Visiting her extended family in Guadalajara, Mexico was also something she cherished. Amanda, her older brother David, younger sister Marcie and her parents would visit each year. She had good artistic backing by her family,"my parents and grandmother especially, would always encourage and support my artistic side." So it was only natural that she chose a career in performance, "expressing myself has always been my passion and is still a growing passion". After having performed in school plays and singing with her choir group in middle school, she decided to explore her options and not to pursue the arts in high school.

She soon found herself starving for self expression. she enrolled into Colorado Outward Bound school. Little did she know it would be a life changing experience for her. She came back with more energy and inspiration and decided to join the Acclaim Talent agency in Austin, TX. She was cast as Tuesday in the feature film Side FX. "I was so anxious to be part of such an exciting story. The crew showed such dedication and commitment. It took a lot of hard work and determination from everyone, but that's what it takes to have this kind of fabulous outcome."