Jack Haven discusses their role as the antagonist Little Death in Jane Schoenbrun’s feature film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” which premiered at Cannes. The film centers on a young filmmaker, portrayed by Hannah Einbinder, who is rebooting a slasher franchise set at a summer camp, with Gillian Anderson appearing as the final girl.
Haven describes the character as one motivated by curiosity and inevitability rather than wickedness, emphasizing an almost innocent quality despite the violent nature of the role. The 31-year-old actor notes appreciating a character archetype that lacks understanding of human behavior but maintains interest in observing it, without the capacity for social manipulation. Haven previously collaborated with Schoenbrun on the feature “I Saw the TV Glow” and has appeared in Netflix’s “Atypical” and films including “Bill and Ted Face the Music,” while also pursuing filmmaking independently.
Regarding the film’s premiere, Haven describes a conflicted experience at the prestigious festival, noting difficulty fully enjoying the event while acknowledging the significance of the moment. The actor also discussed their transition into directing, having completed two feature films—one improvised and shot on iPhone, and another more formally produced with a written script, with a third comedy feature planned for filming later in the year.
A particularly demanding sequence involved a continuous killing spree shot that Schoenbrun had meticulously planned. Haven recalled the physical challenge of performing the scene while wearing a heavy camera rig, working with fight choreographer Maja Aro and stunt personnel who rehearsed extensively. The actor described the sequence as the most physically intense work of their acting career, requiring multiple takes to achieve the final result that satisfied the production.
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