From Bullying to Blood: Crafting a Modern Slasher Icon

Step into a late-night conversation where two friends-turned-filmmakers unpack how a quiet, bullied teenager became the centerpiece of a fiercely original horror film. On this episode, Cinema Yugen welcomes back Quinton “Q” Macari and his co-director and writer Nat Brehmer to tell the story of Julie: a movie born from a decade of obsession, shot in just eleven relentless days, and polished into something both beautiful and terrifying. We follow the narrative like one of the film’s campfire bookends—opening with the sparks of an idea developed over years of pre-production, moving through the logistical and emotional intensity of a tiny, passionate crew, and landing in the editing bay where the film finally takes its wicked shape. Along the way we hear stories of on-set magic: the lead’s chilling, face-driven performance, deft cinematography that catches a single glint in the eyes, a Kane Hodder cameo, and the careful payoffs that make the movie land when it matters most. But this episode is more than craft talk. It’s a moral push-pull: the filmmakers invite you to root for a character who becomes monstrous, to feel the thrill and then the shame of cheering for the wrong side. With references to Carrie, sly genre subversions, holiday-set atmosphere, and talk of a possible franchise, the conversation hums with ambition, nostalgia, and a love for the indie horror revolution. Tune in to hear the triumphs, the hiccups, and the creative sparks that made Julie a film you’ll be eager—and uneasy—to watch. CHECK IT OUT: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40644724/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1 https://www.a913production.com/julie https://www.facebook.com/qmacari/posts/julie-/10102545298634902/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DV1HVtuFbpY/