Interview with Julie Anne

- written April 26th, 2010





- Julie Anne has appeared in many movies, including a role in "No Strings 2: Playtime in Hell". Anyone looking for more info on Julie or her films, can visit her at her IMDB page.








Q: Julie, can you explain how you first got into the movie business?


          A: I started out modeling, and doing work at horror conventions. I wanted more action, so I started doing stage shows, and then eventually decided to attend a few casting calls. I had no experience beyond music video work, but with a few good references, and some great people who had faith in me, I ended up getting my roles in “Slices”, and then a lead in “Teen Zombies in Love”. I haven’t stopped since.


Q: Would you please explain your acting role in "No Strings 2: Playtime in Hell"?


          A: I play Jennifer, she’s the weirdo of the house I guess you could say. She’s actually the one who finds the doll, and brings it inside. Her personality is very rebellious, and twisted, so she sort of bonds with the doll in a way, where the other girls in the house are pretty repulsed by it.










Q: Knowing how movie reviews may skew the perception of one's product, give us in your own words what you want people to know about the film.


          A: It’s a story about a woman who is renting out rooms in her house to a bunch of fairly disrespectful girls. They discover a disturbing looking doll in their garage, and soon after they are visited by a police officer, who alerts them to a murder in their neighborhood. The officer seems to think that the doll may be linked somehow to the killings, and as the day unfolds the owner starts to realize that she may have something far more devious than her female occupants in her home.










Q: If there were one part of the filming that was more difficult than you expected, what would that be? Getting a costume to work? Appearing in a certain scene? Certain lines?


          A: It was actually my first time flying alone, and I had never really been to Pennsylvania before. I really enjoyed the trip, but we stayed awake pretty much all weekend to finish the film. We were all exhausted. I would say that was the hardest part, but everyone involved was such a trooper, and so much fun to work with. I did sleep very well once I got back to Florida!










Q: Was there any one day, one moment where you just knew the film would work the way you thought it could?


          A: I knew from the first few moments after I arrived at the location. Everyone was rehearsing, or getting themselves together. There was just a very comforting, and team oriented vibe throughout the house. I knew it was going to be fun, and we were all going to work well together. I already knew from talking to the director Robert Gifford, that it was going to be a great project, which was why I was willing to fly out there, and make this my first out of state film. I also knew the lovely Anne Ferrari, and it was her home we were filming in, so I felt very welcomed and comfortable with the environment. And I had been talking with Damien Colletti for months before we were to film, so I knew he was going to be great to work with! It just ended up being a really great, and productive experience!










Q: Looking back, I know that you’ve also appeared in other films. Can you tell me a little about them and your experience with it? First, “Slices”?


          A: Slices was my first film. It is a compilation of a few short films, my short was titled “Night Scream”. It’s a story about a house full of teenagers who get woken up in the middle of the night by a very disturbed girl. Soon after inviting her into the house, strange things start happening, and people begin to disappear. I met my best friend on that set, she was the makeup artist. We were all treated really well on that set, and it was just such an amazing experience, right away I felt like acting was what I wanted to do with my creativity. Everyone was just so encouraging, and helpful. It was definitely a great first film!


2) How about “2:22”?


          A: I had been wanting to work with Steven Shea for awhile, and he ended up having a role available for 2:22 last minute. I was very impressed with how professional, and just incrediably talented everyone was on that project. It’s winning awards left and right, it premiered at SITGES in Spain, and it will be playing at Cannes in May. The film itself is only about 8 minutes long, but it’s so powerful and disturbing. It doesn’t have dialog, but the soundtrack, and the visuals are so gripping, that it’s just so intense, and it really affects you. I am very proud to have been a part of something so extreme, and beautiful.


3) How about “As Night Falls”?


          A: As Night Falls, was just beyond words. It was one of the most draining, yet rewarding films I’ve worked on. We filmed during the cold spell in Florida, and mostly at night. The cast was phenomenal, especially the lead Deneen Melody who I can’t say enough good things about. I also had the honor of working with Debbie Rochon again, after working with her on Dead End. She actually kills me in that one, and we had a lovely death scene! Joe Davison is another of my favorite directors, and I was super excited when he cast me. The whole production was just awe inspiring, and it’s one of my favorite films that I’ve been a part of. The story on this one is that there is this mother and father who have come back from the grave to kill any children not asleep by sun down. So of course when there is a big party thrown on their land, they seek bloody vengeance! And bloody vengeance they have!


4) And finally “Spare the Rod”?


          A: Spare the Rod was one of my lead roles, and the first where I talk to myself predominantly. It was kind of awkward, and definitely challenging, but I am very happy with how it turned out! I played opposite this wonderful young actress Lindsey Riesen, and it was very cool to see her drive and talent come to life throughout the filming process. I play a woman who is on house arrest for killing my child. The house they place me in happens to be haunted by a little girl who died there, and she’s not too happy to have me invading her space!


Q: What's next for you? What else does 2010 hold for you?


          A: I just finished A film called Night People, right before I filmed No Strings 2. I play the lead in that one. It’s a gothic fairy tale, about vampires. It’s very dark, yet enchanting, and I get to sword fight in it! I have a couple films lined up for the summer, but I don’t want to say anything official before I’m actually on the sets!


Q: Is there any movie director or producer you really want to work for one day? Or perhaps any actors or actresses you’d like to star with in a film?


          A: I am just looking for great projects to be involved with! I’ve worked with so many amazing people already, that I’d be happy just working with all of them again!


Q: What do you look for when picking projects?


          A: I look at the story first of course. I like to have really disgusting bloody deaths. I like to do stunts, and if there’s anything new skill wise that I could learn, that always draws me in as well. I really like disturbing stories, things that make people sit up and hang onto their seats. I am currently looking for more roles where I am the villain as well, or a strong character. I love being a victim, but right now I really want to get out there and take charge!


Q: Finally...this is an "Obscure Horror Movie" website. Can you name the last horror movie you watched either at the theatres or on dvd, etc? How about name a favorite horror film that you have seen that most people probably haven't seen?


          A: Well all I watch is horror mostly. I prefer the campy 80’s style films, like Sleepaway Camp 2 & 3, Cheerleader Camp, Night of the Demons. Some of the newer ones I like are Dead and Breakfast, The Convent…I just saw Repo! The Genetic Opera, and fell in love with it. I plan on going to see the Nightmare on Elm Street remake, and i’m excited about that. I try to watch these remakes as their own films, and not compare them too much to the originals, it’s all about having fun, and maybe getting a good scare in the process!


Q: Thank you very much for doing this.


          A: You’re very welcome, thank you very much!

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