Cinema Yūgen

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 the craft of building slow-burn dread, our guests reveal how razor-sharp writing and haunting performances turn curiosity into control — and deliver a Shyamalan-style payoff that will leave you leaning forward. Tune in for an intimate, suspenseful conversation about belief, obsession, and the price of seeking the story at any cost.

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https://youtu.be/Ze7UDbzS7Ys

https://filmthreat.com/reviews/kat-crime-tales-of-the-occult-horror-thriller-2026-review/

https://tubitv.com/movies/100053017/kat-crime-tales-of-the-occult

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 Moseley), and the savage joy of mixing humor, dread, and unflinching violence. By episode’s end you’ll feel the pressure cooker of the movie itself and be left standing at the same haunting question mark that keeps the story dangerously alive.

CHECK IT OUT:

https://filmthreat.com/reviews/red-night-at-skyes-action-horror-2026-review/

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Night-Skyes-Chris-Grega/dp/B0DZ6DHMNC

https://tubitv.com/movies/100041703/red-night-at-skye-s

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 explains how campy one-liners, killer needle drops, and raw passion turned a small idea into a midnight-movie revival.

Short, candid, and wildly entertaining, this interview is for anyone who loves boot-cut leotards, VHS nostalgia, and the glorious madness of indie exploitation—Murdercize is streaming on Tubi; consider this your fast-forwarded invitation.

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https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/APFilms

https://filmthreat.com/reviews/murdercise-horror-comedy-2023-review/

https://youtu.be/XimU55yGJ6g

https://tubitv.com/en-au/movies/100009154/murdercise

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 distribution at conventions, and the boots-on-the-ground economy of micro-budget horror. You’ll hear how a series of short films stitched together became a franchise, why pacing matters more than polish, and the surprising business smarts behind making movies that sell out theaters.

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https://lividmedia.org/

https://filmthreat.com/reviews/return-to-death-park-slasher-horror-2025-review/

https://youtu.be/fD-6-xI5uoA

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 artistry, grief, and the things we leave behind. Lean in: when Green speaks, you don't just hear an interview — you enter a dream.

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https://filmthreat.com/reviews/i-know-catherine-the-log-lady/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0338270/

https://iknowcatherine.com/

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 in a garage, and a tearful, cinematic final run alongside Barry Bostwick, the episode unfolds like a road movie in podcast form: equal parts obsession, friendship, and redemption. Tune in to feel the rumble, savor the nostalgia re-imagined, and discover why some heroes never fade — they ride forever.

CHECK IT OUT:

https://www.makingmegaforce.com/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36041622/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000960/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3413509/

https://filmthreat.com/reviews/making-megaforce/

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 reveals how a tribe of scrappy filmmakers turned passion into punch-packed storytelling. Hear how viral audiences, DIY distribution, and sheer stubborn heart are reshaping the industry.

Whether you’re an indie filmmaker, action fan, or just hungry for a raw, unfiltered look at making movies on the edge, this episode is a full-throttle ride with a man who truly does what Mike Ferguson does. Crank it up and join the revolution.

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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8279086/

https://www.instagram.com/mikeferguson71/

https://www.facebook.com/mikeferguson666/

https://www.youtube.com/@MIKEFERGUSON

https://filmthreat.com/reviews/last-hit-action-thriller-2026-review/

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 films as modern mythology: hear the spark that ignited a career, the backstage junket moments, the love of weird cult classics, and a hopeful belief that the next cinematic revolution will come from unexpected places. This is a conversation for people who don’t just watch movies — they live them.

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https://mattsmoviereviews.net/#gsc.tab=0

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_LLiCjmHyAuk0SnKfjWlw

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 director himself assemble a blueprint for revival—using crowdfunding, loyalty and old-school grit to remake the rules. Short, sharp and cinematic, this episode is your front-row seat to a creative rebirth, a battle for legacy, and an invitation to join the mission on Indiegogo.

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https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/natalieboll/23-years-later--return-to-zombie-island#:~:text=23%20Years%20Later%3A%20Return%20to%20Zombie%20Island%20is%20the%20unofficial,This%20is%20not%20nostalgia.

https://bollfilms.com/23yearslater

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093051/

https://bollfilms.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/UweBollRaw

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 conversation about legacy, nostalgia and the cost of surviving in a world that’s moved on from practical stunts — but still craves real danger and real heart.

CHECK IT OUT:

https://www.youtube.com/@VikingSamurai

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6411183/

https://www.instagram.com/realvikingsamurai/?hl=en