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'THE SEEDING' directed by Barnaby Clay
(Tribeca Film Festival Official Selection)

ALEX MONTALDO
Actor Spotlight – The Seeding
Role: Corvus – Leader of the feral boys Director: Barnaby Clay
Release: 2024
In Barnaby Clay’s desert-set horror The Seeding, Alex Montaldo delivers a performance that is as primal as it is magnetic. As Corvus—the unchallenged leader of a pack of wild, sadistic boys—Montaldo commands the screen with a feral charisma that blends menace, charm, and unpredictable volatility.
Critics have drawn comparisons between Corvus and the iconic Sawyer children from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, citing Montaldo’s ability to channel a dangerous, tribal energy that feels both grounded and mythic. His portrayal transforms Corvus into more than just an antagonist; he’s a shamanic showman, a carnival barker of cruelty, and the unsettling moral center of the boys’ desert enclave.
Critical Praise
“Terrifying performances from the older members of the boys, especially Alex Montaldo... definitely based their characters on the cannibalistic Sawyer family children.” – What A Scream Podcast
“Montaldo and Michael Monsour are the best of the bunch... sinister and hostile.” – Joe’s Horror Reviews
“Alex Montaldo and Charlie Avink [deliver] good work” that helps make the children feel like “one dangerous mass.” – For It Is Man’s Number
Corvus is the leader of the feral boys, driving much of the film’s tension. – In Review Online
Behind the Scenes
Montaldo describes building Corvus from a mix of rock ‘n’ roll icons and primal archetypes: “He’s like a carnie, like a carnival barker... also a shaman.” Drawing from figures such as Iggy Pop and Mick Jagger, Montaldo infused the role with a physical, almost musical rhythm. Off-camera, he embraced a “pack leader” mindset, fostering a real sense of camaraderie and loyalty among the younger cast members—a dynamic
that translated into an authentic, unsettling group presence on screen.
Impact
With The Seeding, Alex Montaldo cements himself as an actor capable of creating deeply atmospheric characters—roles that not only serve the story but shape its tone. His Corvus is unforgettable: a predator, a performer, and a prophet in the sands.
Links: www.alexmontaldo.com | IMDb: www.imdb.com/name/nm11569864/

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