By RICK HIPSON
Ryan Kruger’s (Fried Berry) sophomore feature film, STREET TRASH, was released in November 2024 on most streaming platforms from Screambox. A loose sequel of Roy Frumkes’ cult classic of the same name, 2024’s STREET TRASH finds Kruger teaming up with several familiar faces from his South African film community to bring us his love letter to the ’80s goo universe in a practical effects extravaganza of exploding appendages and melting hobos.
The film stars Sean Cameron Michael, Donna Cormack-Thomson, Joe Vaz and Gary Green – and I am not here to talk with any of them. For the first time, in an all-exclusive interview for RUE MORGUE, I tracked down the vile blue alien Sockle from the film for a one-of-a-kind interview I’m unlikely to forget (despite my best efforts). In the movie, Sockle stands in as 2-Bit’s (Gary Green) nasty little sidekick, whom only 2-Bit seems capable of seeing. Suffice it to say, the pairing results in some pretty outlandish happenings that Sockle was all too eager to discuss with me.
So, without further ado, lock your door, close the blinds and keep both eyes wide open as you join us for an out-of-this-world chat about Sockle’s time on the set of STREET TRASH.
Sockle, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us today, and congrats on your feature film debut in STREET TRASH. I’m glad all our attempts to contact alien life have finally produced a result worth talking about. But the question on all our minds is, of all the planets in the universe and all the movies being made, why show yourself to us now and why in this movie?
Listen, mister, it’s your time. Fifteen minutes ain’t long. When that cigarette burns out, your time is up. I got people to do and things to see. Well, fucker, it’s all about the glitz and glam. There’s no business like show business.
Okay…Where exactly do you call home? Can you tell us about where you came from?
I come from planet Phaelon, 560 light years away, in just 2.2 hours (about 2,105,990.4 x c). Having traveled faster than light, I shat my pants a few times just getting here.
Oh, is that what I’m smelling? Look, as you probably already know, Sockle, Ryan Kruger is pretty selective about who he works with and surrounds himself with only the most talented, capable cast and crew that South Africa has to offer. How’d you convince him to let you on set, let alone in front of the camera alongside 2-Bit who’s, of course, played by the formidable Gary Green. I assume you know that in Green’s previous film, Fried Berry, his title character was not only abducted by an alien but also probed in ways no lifeform should be probed before he was dropped back down to Earth to run wild. Did this have anything to do with your obvious endearment to Gary’s character in this film? Kindred spirits, perhaps?
First off, I’m pure talent baby, I auditioned just like everyone else to get in this joint. I earned my stripes, And I am very aware of the weirdo they call Gary Green. Big fan of Fried Barry. When I heard he was doing another film with Kruger, and I read the brief, which said, “Blue Alien must look like if Gary fucked an avatar and they had a baby.” Which is me, basically.
I’m afraid I will get a little personal with my next question. Watching your performance, the way you navigated every scene so seamlessly, I couldn’t help but notice there were no strings attached. Your every movement, your every bit of dialogue was very much your own. There’s no doubt you were as real as it gets, unlike so many CGI aliens that have tried to pull the wool over our eyes with what they want us to think an alien acts and performs like. And so, I must ask you, Sockle, what are you truly made of, if not flesh and blood or digitally generated movie magic?
I’m an actor, baby. I like doing a lot of improv. Kruger trusts me, even though sometimes I feel like his hand is so far up my ass at times trying to control me, but that’s fine. Nothing wrong with a poke or two up there – if you know what I mean. I’m as real as they come, blue cock and balls ready for the big time, ready to burst into the scene. none of this CGI bullshit. They wanted the real thing, and they got it.
How did you find fitting in with such an array of personalities on set? I can’t imagine being so far from home is easy, and I’m curious how you adjusted to the people around you.
It’s all about contracts and negotiating in this business. I don’t want to see all these fuckers, so I make sure I have a trailer and I stay far away from everyone else, I stay in there until I do a scene. I have my own entourage of bitches, fluffers, whatever you want to call them, by my side. Lunch breaks are filled with rocking the man in the little boat or stroking the shaft ’70s style. And I get all the meds I want, a whole galaxy of multi-colored uppers, downers, screamers, laughers – not that we needed all that for the movie, but once you get locked into a serious Street Trash movie, the tendency is to push it as far as you can.
Of all the people you could have attached yourself to, why 2-Bit? What did he offer or provide you that the rest of the cast couldn’t?
Well, we had a bit of a deal, or should I say, an understanding. You are going to have to watch the scene at the end of the credits, which a security camera picked up. That shit was real, not a part of the film. But Kruger liked it so much he put it in the fucking movie.
And why not let the others see you? Are you just shy, or is there some other reason behind only revealing yourself to Gary’s character that we Earthlings might not easily deduce? Throughout the film, even though you were unseen by everyone other than 2-Bit, you seemed quite in tune with your own feelings and inhibitions, or should I say lack of them. I mean, at one point, we get to watch you humping Gary’s leg as if you had a fire that only he could put out. Is this always the way with you, or did something about being on Earth and in 2-bit’s presence unleash a side of you that the others should be grateful for not having to have been able to see?
Listen, Rick, I think you’re confused. You either want me to answer you as the character I play in the movie or the real me. I can’t do both. I can’t do your job for you. Which one is it? The only reason why nobody could see me is because Ryan Kruger said so. He wrote the fucking thing! Because it’s just a fucking movie, Rick. Shy? Why would I be shy? I’ve pulled my cock out three times in this interview, making a pass at you and you just ignore me. And as for humping Gary’s leg, I’m quite in tune with my sexual side – if you haven’t noticed. I just want to get laid.
Of course, I noticed, but I’m a professional. Alright Sockle, despite your, um, less than polite mannerisms on set, you seemed to genuinely care about 2-Bit. In fact, you gave him some wise words and encouragement along the way. Does this mean you learned to love humans like you never knew you could, or did you see something special in 2-Bit specifically that made him bring this side out of you when it counted the most?
2-Bit “Gary” is my boy. Nothing but words of wisdom trying to help that man get some ass during the movie. Yes, Rick, I’ve learned to love humans. Again, it’s just a movie, and 2-Bit is a character and not real. You know this right? You ever realize you’re a fucking alien to me?
I think we both know who the real alien is here, Sockle, but nice try. Anyway, I’ll do my best to ask this next question while avoiding spoilers. By the film’s conclusion, I got the impression that, while you might feel you did exactly what you set out to do with the unique relationship you developed with 2-Bit, it seemed like your work on this planet was done. Although, I would argue there is so much more for a little blue creature like you to do here. That said, can we expect any return visits from you? Surely Ryan Kruger and crew made such an impression on you that you don’t want to leave and just never come back again.
In the film, Rick. in make-believe land, which isn’t real, my character, “Sockle,” the same name my mother gave me, did set out and achieve his objective character goal, I normally help boys and girls in their teenage years as they go through puberty, but let’s just say 2-Bit was a late bloomer. It’s all about menopause and impotence. Nothing wrong with whacking off if you’re horny, and it’s important to know that.
Which scene was be the most memorable for you? I’d love to hear all about it.
Best scene, hands-down (my pants), was my flashback – having a bit of group activities and a bit of blow. What they didn’t know was that blow was from my personal stash, so the four of us got to get into character two hours before the film crew pitched up to shoot that scene. I was up all night. Method acting at its best.
What will you likely miss the most when you’re gone? Besides 2-Bit’s leg that is.
Rick, I’ve left in the movie, but NOT in real life. I am still HERE, and I am talking to you. You’re such a square. You really shouldn’t give up your day job. I don’t know if you are going to make it unless you want to make it with me. I’m easy. How do you want to make it? Are you horny?
Okay, let’s get back to the interview. If we are talking about making the movie, I will miss the cast and crew. I learned that you should always have a box of smokes a day and an extra lighter, as one will always go missing. Maybe a pre-rolled joint daily.
Obviously, I’m the only professional in this interview, Sockle, but thanks all the same for talking to me today. It’s not every day I get to converse with a being from another planet. Any final words for mankind before we end transmission?
Rick, thanks for the interview. Your time is up. Last words for mankind? Stop sending signals into space. We won’t reply! And if we left something in you, you should be okay. You know who you all are.
