Karlotta Jumpstart

Karlotta Jumpstart is rumored to be the illegitimate daughter of a Persian prince and a French prostitute. She lived in a convent until the age of fifteen when she was unceremoniously ejected following several incidences of heavy petting with a young Roman Catholic priest.

Karlotta quickly inserted herself into the Parisian nightlife scene. First as a barfly flitting from dark corner to dark corner, then as a host at various underground opium dens, before becoming a dancer for the Moulin Rouge. She adored the stage, but Karlotta wanted to be more than just a chorus girl. Being one of a crowd didn’t satisfy her lust for fame. After tripping several can-can dancers and performing impromptu solos – she was fired.

Once she’d screamed a string of carefully crafted insults, she took to Europe, frequenting the most exclusive members’ clubs – on a mission. Charming her way in, she befriended writers, directors, CEOs, the mafia and drug lords alike. Anyone with influence or creativity. One illuminating night in Switzerland, she met a celebrated chemist who had her sample his latest success – synthesized LSD.

Soon after, in London’s Eccentric Club, Karlotta met the man who would literally direct her path to fame and infamy - in equal measure. William Hinds (stage name Will Hammer) cast her as the femme fatale in a string of horror films. The nature of their relationship is widely discussed. On set, they are known for their extremely heated arguments. Karlotta certainly has his ear (if nothing else). He is quick to dismiss any actor she doesn’t immediately warm to. Love her or hate her – she hypnotizes onscreen (and off, by all accounts).

Karlotta rarely comes out during the day. She is a person of many faces - perfecting her act, in life and on the big screen. She may or may not be addicted to LSD – champagne certainly. She’s partial to absinthe after 2am. She loves the sight of blood and has an abnormal fascination with vampirism…