A graduate from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Cristie (Crusty) Whiles began working with TOETAG PICTURES in 2002 as the original Art Director, constructing and producing all of the company’s designs, ads, illustrations, movie posters & covers. Along with the presentation of TTP, Crusty also spreads her creativity & artistic ability in every aspect of production including storyboard, set design, props, makeup, costume, writing and acting. In 2002, she co-directed, co-wrote and starred in the underground cult classic, “August Underground’s MORDUM”, known to be the most disturbing film ever made.  She worked on Nick Palumbo’s “Murder-Set-Pieces”, also making a small appearance in the film.  In 2006, she and the Toetag team came together and wrote another gruesome horror story that became “The Redsin Tower”.  For three months, day and night, she worked along side Cruise in designing and building creepy sets, realistic props and straight make-ups.  Crusty also appeared in a very, very sick scene with amazing make-up and appliance done by Jerami Cruise.   Now she and the crew are working on August Underground’s Penance where she will be starring, co-directing and co-writing.

With TOETAG, Crusty is able to release blood-curdling horror to fans and fiends across the world.