Most horror films fail to scare me. I think 'The Ring' plays more as a psychological thriller. It's smarter, there's more character development and some of the themes explored go a little deeper. Martin Henderson characterdeepdevelopment Change image and share on social
Where typically the cops are generally the good guys, 'The Red Road' blurs the lines intelligently and shows corruption from all sides of the law. It provides unpredictable drama where the audience is kept guessing about how these characters will each choose to act. Martin Henderson actaudienceblur share on social
It's harder in the States. I'm much more inclined to get offered things that are a lot straighter and heavier and dramatic. And they go by looks, too. If you look like a leading man, then that's what they will consider you for. Martin Henderson dramatichardheavy share on social
During the shoot, when you're not at work, you're learning lines for the next shoot, and that can be all-consuming. Martin Henderson consumelearnline Change image and share on social
When I arrived in L.A., I assumed I'd be able to put on the American accent. It proved difficult, so I had six months working with a dialect coach, and it's become a habit. Martin Henderson accentamericanarrive Change image and share on social
It's very rare you get a director who's that invested in the actors. So yeah, when 'Little Fish' came around, there wasn't much negotiation! Martin Henderson actordirectorfish Change image and share on social
I'm quite proud of growing up in New Zealand where, from quite early on in primary school, you're learning to count in Maori, Maori mythology and dances and colours and history, and I think that gives a child a really good grounding. Martin Henderson childcolourcount share on social
It's good to see some Kiwi accents up on the big screen. Martin Henderson accentbiggood Change image and share on social
The accent got lost somewhere along the way. I'm a little embarrassed about it. When I arrived in LA I assumed I'd be able to put on the American accent. It proved difficult so I had six months working with a dialect coach and it's become a habit. Martin Henderson accentamericanarrive share on social
I personally really sympathise with the Maori cause - what's gone on historically and their struggle today as a culture, and how they hold on to that identity and stand up for what's rightfully theirs. Martin Henderson culturehistoricallyhold share on social
