Star Gonzalez

Meet Star Gonzalez (@imaaa.staaar / @star.gonzales11)

Star Gonzalez is a devoted Star Wars enthusiast with a serious love for all things horror. Alongside her husband, she collects both Star Wars and horror memorabilia — from life-size figures to vintage collectibles that celebrate her favorite fandoms. On social media, Star brings her passion to life through humor and creativity, posting fun, relatable content that showcases her obsession with a galaxy far, far away. Whether she’s joking about the dark side or geeking out over slasher icons, Star’s infectious energy and love for fandom make her a standout voice in the collector community.

Q&A with Star

Q: Star Wars has had some
genuinely eerie moments — from Dagobah’s cave vision to Vader’s transformation.
What’s the scariest moment in Star Wars to you?

A: The scariest Star Wars moment for me is Vader’s hallway scene in Rogue
One. The lights go out, you hear his breathing, and then he just eliminates
everyone in his way. By adding a horror synth score and some creepy sound
effects, it could totally be a sci-fi slasher scene.

Q: If you could turn a Star Wars
story into a full-blown horror movie, what would it be about? (A haunted Jedi
temple? Sith experiments gone wrong?)

A: Saber Slasher — haha, I honestly had never thought about this
before, but now I’d love to see it happen. I imagine a cursed saber that grows
more powerful by feeding on people’s fear. And honestly, the perfect horror
setting would be something involving the Nightsisters. Their dark magic and
twisted rituals fit the horror genre so well — it just makes sense.

Q: What’s your all-time favorite
horror movie — and what makes it stand out for you?

A: My favorite horror film is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974).
I’ve always been a horror fan, but I came to appreciate it even more after
writing a 10-page essay on this film for an English course in college. Having
to analyze the director’s vision, cinematography choices, the actors’
performances, and how they craft and convey fear helped deepen my love for the
entire franchise.

Q: Favorite horror villain or
monster of all time?

A: It’s actually Leatherface for me. I also love Art the Clown because
he’s just so creepy, but Leatherface was the original villain who got me into
horror. I recently watched Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield on
Netflix, which helped me see how real history inspired not just The Texas
Chain Saw Massacre, but also classics like Psycho. The story of Ed
Gein really puts things into perspective — remembering the real victims is
important, and I think that’s why horror isn’t for everyone. For me, though, I
focus on the storytelling, the art, and the enjoyment that comes from the fear
itself.

Q: What’s a horror movie you
think everyone sleeps on (your hidden gem)?

A: A few years ago, I would’ve said Art the Clown — he was terrifying
and totally underrated! But in recent years, he’s finally gotten the popularity
he deserves. I’m sure there are still so many horror villains out there waiting
to get their moment.

Q: Do you have a favorite final
girl or horror hero?

A: My ultimate favorite Final Girl is Erin from You're Next. It’s
been a while since I’ve seen the film, but I remember her being one of the
bravest and strongest female leads. Even when she’s wounded, she fights back
and survives a full-on massacre. Plus, her survivalist training from a young
age really helped her make it! I love the concept of a strong female lead — she
lives up to the Final Girl criteria perfectly.

Q: Which horror movie soundtrack
or score gives you chills every time?

A: I love John Carpenter’s work — it’s hard to pick just one, but if I
had to choose the creepiest, it would definitely be the Halloween main
theme. No matter how many times I hear it, it still gives me chills every
single time!

Q: What’s your favorite horror
franchise to rewatch during spooky season?

A: Ghostface, 1000%! I absolutely love the Scream franchise and
rewatch it every year during Halloween. I love how it follows a group of
friends trying to figure out who the killer is and make it through the night.
I’ve always loved slashers, and Scream hits that sweet spot every time.

Q: Do you collect horror
figures, art, or memorabilia — and what piece has the deepest meaning for you?

A: Yes! My husband and I collect a lot of life-size horror figures
together, but I also have my own mini collection of smaller figures. The most
important piece I own is actually a Texas Chainsaw Massacre figure he
bought for me. It means a lot because when I met him, I told him I was obsessed
with the original film — and he remembered that detail when choosing it.

Q: What horror director would
you trust to make a Star Wars spin-off, and how dark would you want them to go?

A: Oh, easily Mike Flanagan, since he is my all-time favorite horror
director, and I hope to work and learn from him in a project someday. The
Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor are my favorite
and, in my opinion, the best horror TV series out there. I’d want a Star Wars
spin-off from him to blend mind-bending psychological thriller elements with
sci-fi — it would be an amazing way to explore the darker, more ominous side of
the galaxy.

Q: If you could merge a horror
icon into Star Wars, who would it be — and where would they fit? (Ex: Darth
Myers, Ewoks vs. Xenomorphs, etc.)

A: Ewoks versus the Leprechaun! It sounds funny, but since
they’re both played by Warwick Davis, I feel like I have to see how that battle
would go down!