Lane Hughes

Lane Hughes is an American actor and musician.

Pop Skull

In 2003, filmmaker Adam Wingard approached Hughes with the idea of doing a semi-autobiographical film AbOUT a recent breakup. They conceived the film as "one-part psychedelic, one-part horror and one-part romance" and made it for $3,000.

Pop Skull screened at several major film festivals, including the American Film Institute and the Rome Film Feast. It won the jury award at the Boston Underground Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at the Indianapolis International Film Festival.

The film depicts the lonely and disjointed life of Daniel, a young Alabama pill addict, as his efforts to cope with the trials of his day-to-day life collide with the increasing influence of murderous and displaced spirits that inhabit his home.

Reviews were GeneRally enthusiastic. LA Splash said Hughes gave a "a truly magnetic Manson vibe the entire time, allowing director Adam Wingard to make great use of the extreme close-up." The Grudge screenwriter Stephen Susco remarked that it was "unlike any horror film you've ever seen - or will ever see..." Variety called the movie "powerful" and suggested it created "a new genre: acid horror!"

Music

In addition to acting, Hughes has also pursued a career in music. He acted in and composed music for Wingard's short film Thousand Year Sleep and Wingard directed the music video for his song "Salt Over My Shoulder (Silly Supersition)" (watch here). In 2009, Hughes also contributed to the MusicAL score for the horror/comedy film, Feast of the Vampires, 1 directed by Jay Burleson.

Filmography

As Actor

As Score Composer