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36:35

Single-Location Terror & a Shyamalan Twist — Behind...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/04/02

Step into a world where a quest for clicks becomes a descent into something far older and far darker. In this episode of Cinema Yugen, host Kent Hill sits down with writer-director Jerry Artukovich and star-producer Scott Hamm Duenas to unravel Kat Crime: Tales of the Occult — a taut, single-location horror about a true-crime YouTuber chasing relevance until a missing girl, a whispered secret, and a coven change everything.Through vivid backstage stories about casting, tight-budget ingenuity, and

37:19

When Reservoir Dogs Met Resident Evil — The Story of...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/04/02

G'day — Kent Hill drags listeners into the wild heart of indie cinema with Chris Grega, the gritty filmmaker behind Red Night at Skye's. From a decade-long grind and personal loss to a pandemic-forced pivot, Chris reveals how a small pawn-shop score explodes into a brutal siege, where alliances crumble, bullets tear through walls, and something far darker waits below. They unpack the film’s wild genesis — a 16-day shoot, a trapdoor to a TARDIS-like basement lab, headline performances (including Bill

30:41

Murdercize: Neon Legwarmers, VHS Gore, and the Rise...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/04/02

Step into a neon-soaked VHS dream where rival aerobics queens chase fame—and something far deadlier—through sweat, spandex, and synth. In this episode, cult filmmaker Paul Ragsdale pulls back the curtain on Murdercize, the outrageous slasher that wears its 80s obsessions as a badge of honor. Ragsdale traces the film from dusty video-store inspirations and mafia-funded workout tapes to the challenge of writing a killer you can oddly root for. He names his influences, shares on-set stories, and

32:39

Blood, Grit & Grindhouse: Behind Return to Death Park

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/04/02

Step into the blood-soaked world of Ken Ace Brewer, an indie horror lifer who taught himself the rules so he could gleefully break them. From Super 8 shorts made with backyard friends to a sprawling cult saga that fuses grindhouse energy with modern gore, this episode traces the crazed, creative path that birthed Return to Death Park and the hit film Death Bitch. Listen as Brewer and host Kent Hill swap stories about influences (Carpenter and Lustig), guerrilla film-making tactics, fan-powered

72:23

When Dreams Speak: Richard Green on Lynch, Loss, and...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/02/28

Step into a midnight conversation that moves like a roller coaster — equal parts memory, myth, and revelation. Richard Green escorts listeners through four decades of encounters with David Lynch, the surprises buried in documentary archives, and the tender, strange work of preserving a life in film: I Know Catherine the Log Lady.From candid backstage stories and a Kickstarter that nearly didn't happen, to a tearful promise whispered into a studio, this episode unfolds as a human story about

40:18

Speeder Rides Again: The Megaforce Resurrection

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/02/28

In this episode, a childhood dream becomes a full-throttle odyssey: Bob "Speeder" Lindenmayer returns to Cinema Yugen to tell the story of making Making Megaforce — a decade-plus pursuit to rescue lost Hollywood machines, recover fading legends, and stage one last, reckless ride into the desert. From festival triumphs to late-night campfire confessions, the conversation hums with the roar of rebuilt engines and the quiet ache of devotion. Through anecdotes about barroom tequila, improvised effects

27:49

Mike Ferguson Unleashed — Stunts, Grit, and the...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/02/28

Step into a behind-the-scenes, adrenaline-fueled conversation with Mike Ferguson, the indomitable force of independent cinema. Forged in fight gyms and set under unforgiving lights, Ferguson talks grit, camaraderie, and the guerrilla spirit that turned Last Hit from a lightning-fast shoot into a pulse-pounding heist spectacle. Through rapid-fire anecdotes and authentic backstage moments—body slams, boxers flown in on favors, and Elizabeth Taylor’s mansion turned into a battleground—this episode

34:06

From Serpico to Snake Plissken: Matthew Pejkovic’s...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/02/28

Turn down the lights and lean in: this episode follows Matthew Pejkovic from VHS rentals and a life-changing late-night screening of Serpico to the founding of Matt’s Movie Reviews, where two decades of obsession with film became a public calling. Through vivid anecdotes — interviewing icons like Kurt Russell and Robin Williams, defending indie cinema, and railing against algorithm-driven studios — Matthew reveals how passion, risk, and curiosity keep movies alive. Join a storyteller who treats

38:37

23 Years Later: Uwe Boll Storms Back — Return to...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/02/01

When the critics boxed him in and the industry looked away, Uwe Boll refused to stay down. This episode tracks a filmmaker who fought through scorn, chaos and near-impossible shoots to mount a comeback: 23 YEARS LATER: Return to Zombie Island, he’s returning to a fractured battlefield of flesh and memory. Through anecdotes of on-set mayhem, cult screenings and the reckless joy of making movies, we follow Boll’s stubborn, combustible arc from pariah to provocateur.Listen as fans, cast and the

34:15

Viking Samurai: From Stockbroker to On‑Screen Warrior

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/01/31

In this episode, meet David Kurzhal — the Viking Samurai — as he recounts a life that leapt from the trading floor to the dojo and finally onto the silver screen. We travel through sweat-soaked training rooms and retro video store dreams to the set of Bloodstorm, where discipline, scars and flying kicks collide with Hollywood legends. Along the way he shares unlikely friendships, near-mythic fight stories, and the stubborn creed that shaped him: earn your strength. It’s a candid, pulse‑pounding

33:00

From Laptop to Bunker: Matthew Warner’s DIY Sci‑Fi...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/01/31

When the world ends, one man wakes—and the truth claws its way back through the cracks of his mind. In this episode, Matthew Warner, a rare breed of one‑man studio, takes us from a 5,000‑word horror seed to a chilling animated film made in a basement with a laptop, mo-cap suit and boundless imagination. As the Cryonic Pharaoh’s fractured reality unfolds—murdered companions, erased memories, and the question of what lurks in the bunker—Warner guides listeners through the eerie story and the

37:18

Grease, Grit & Gallantry: Inside Chris Black’s...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/01/31

Step into a dimly lit set where kilts flare, baby oil gleams and a Scottish warrior carries more than a sword — he carries stories. In this episode, Chris Black takes us from the rugged origins of Slave and the Sorcerer to the fevered rewrites and raw prep that turned him into a mythic presence on screen, sharing the funny, terrifying and tender moments behind the action. Through offbeat anecdotes, on-set chaos, and quiet reflections on loss and the creative “zone,” the host and guest spin a

31:13

Outrun the Doubt — Inside Andrew David Barker’s...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/01/18

On this episode of Cinema Yugen, Andrew David Barker steps into the light: a filmmaker who crafts characters and atmospheres that linger long after the credits. From the haunting micro‑budget horror House on Lidderman Street to the upcoming The Wilding and Improper Bastards, Barker’s creative life is a series of bold, surprising turns — a blend of grit, humour and cinematic imagination.Join Kent Hill for a warm, unguarded conversation that moves from voice‑over memories and Clint Eastwood’s

36:15

Bow to the Goddess: Dawna Lee Heising's Hollywood...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/01/18

Step into a life lived on set and in the spotlight: an actress who rose from ghost roles on towering sci‑fi stages to a crown of hundreds of awards, martial‑arts mastery, and a hard‑won living‑legend status. This episode follows Dawna Lee Heising as she recounts midnight shoots on Blade Runner, a snake dance that nearly changed her fate, and the patient, stubborn craft that led her back to the screen. Through candid anecdotes about indie reinvention, a Cannes premiere derailed by COVID, surprise

21:42

Hard Redemption: Lou Ferrigno & Jino Kang Locked In

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/01/13

The doors get Hulk‑smashed and the lights go out: a one‑location siege turns a school into a war zone where a teen marked for death must survive the fight. Tune in as legend Lou Ferrigno and martial‑arts master Jino Kang relive fists, bullets, and a brutal choreography of survival that refuses to feel fake — this is raw, believable combat and old‑school grit. Hard Redemption. Join our guests for a behind‑the‑scenes ride filled with stories about last‑minute locations, pandemic‑era hustle, the

65:20

Damian K. Lahey: Jennifer Murphy, Booger Mountain &...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2026/01/12

Step into a filmmaker’s odyssey: Damian K. Lahey moves from teaching in Karachi to wrestling with lost rights, nostalgic comic‑book fever, and bold new projects that refuse to die. We follow the sparks of ideas—The Prometheus Club, a daring remake of The Maxx, and the poetic short Jennifer Murphy Still Lives—each born from detours, dead ends, and late‑night revelations. Along the way, he navigates industry chaos—missed meetings, rights puzzles, and the shifting fortunes of trade magazines—while

36:43

Christmas Extras: From Traffic Control to Netflix...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2025/12/14

On the final Cinema Yugen of the year, Kent Hill and his spirit animal Con Christopoulos trade the usual plugs for a fireside chat: rain on the tin roof, festive banter, and a quiet magic born of luck and persistence. Con takes us from weekend short films and inflatable Godzilla props to an unexpected fitting on the Gold Coast and a paycheck from Netflix — a small, human triumph that strips celebrity of its glitter and reveals the worn, sweating people beneath.Between tales of catering tents,

51:32

Shirtless in Hollywood: Matthias Hues' Wild Ride

Cinema Yūgen ·

2025/12/14

On a sunlit Balinese terrace, Matthias Hues unspools a life that reads like an action script — arriving in Hollywood with nothing but a shirt on his back, surviving dizzying highs and desperate lows, crashing celebrity parties, rubbing elbows with icons, and even losing a phone to a mischievous rescue monkey. His anecdotes leap from Venice Beach to Moscow, jungle sets to black sites, each scene stitched with humor, danger and the old‑school bravado of an era that refuses to die. This episode is a

38:15

The Slave and The Sorcerer: A Love Letter to Sword &...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2025/12/06

Step into a gleaming, outrageous world where swords sing, sorcery smolders, and the joy of cinema is unabashedly pure. In this episode of Cinema Yugen, Kent Hill celebrates Lawrie Brewster’s The Slave and The Sorcerer — a handcrafted valentine to 80s sword-and-sorcery that revels in bravado, practical effects, and larger-than-life performances. From the gloriously eccentric Arlo the Torturer to Megan Tremethick’s Frazetta-wrought sorceress Nemain, the conversation bursts with laughter, reverence,

34:31

B‑Movie Bravado: Bryan Kristopowitz’s Guide to...

Cinema Yūgen ·

2025/12/06

When Bryan Kristopowitz drags you behind the velvet curtain of late‑night video stores — the hum of fluorescent lights and the scent of worn VHS — you discover that direct‑to‑video films are not failures but secret adventures. In this episode of Cinema Yugen, Bryan tells the improbable story of how a trove of rescued reviews became a book celebrating fifty explosive action movies that skipped theaters but burned bright in rental aisles and bedrooms.From Mario Van Peebles’ discarded sci‑fi to Rutger

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