Season 6, Episode 43: Interview with Hailey Kittle (Melissa) from Eli Roth’s “Ice Cream Man” (2026)

I was thrilled to be joined by the talented Hailey Kittle. You might recognize her from her previous work in the genre, including Trick VR Treat, but today we are talking about her latest collaboration with modern horror master Eli Roth in the 2026 thriller, Ice Cream Man. Hailey takes on the role of Melissa, a teacher who goes from managing a classroom to fighting for survival. We’ll be diving into the intense energy of an Eli Roth set, the dynamics of working with child actors in a terrifying movie, and the physical toll of starring in a high-octane slasher. A massive thank you to Hailey Kittle for surviving the Ice Cream Man set long enough to come tell us all about it! It sounds like this movie is going to deliver exactly the kind of unapologetic, visceral horror that Eli Roth fans have been waiting for. You can catch Hailey fighting for her life in Ice Cream Man, now in theaters.