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“I really didn't know who Dario [Argento] was. I didn't know who Harvey Keitel was. It was a wonderful experience, though.”

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Julie Benz, born on May 1, 1972, is an accomplished American actress known for her memorable performances in various television series, including 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Breaking Bad'. She began her acting career in the 1990s and has since gained widespread recognition for her roles in numerous television shows and films. more

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“Working with Dario [Argento] was a lot of fun. He's a larger-than-life character, and with an Italian accent.”

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“[Dario Argento] would yell at you in Italian, and I'd have no idea what he was saying. I'd just go, "Okay!". But it was a really great experience [filming Two Evil Eyes ].”

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“[Two Evil Eyes] was shot in Pittsburgh, and that's where I was born and raised, so it was really nice to be a part of Pittsburgh film culture.”

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“It's really interesting - I wanted to become an actress when I was young because I wanted to do romantic comedy. And I did a lot of comedies very early on, but then my career took kind of a left turn with Joss Whedon, and I discovered that doing genre work is actually more interesting as an actor, because the given circumstances are more extreme. And it really is creatively more challenging.”

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“I've had a career where I've bounced around a lot between different genres, and I feel very lucky and very blessed that that's happened to me.”

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“I love the fans of genre. Genre fans are the best fans. They're loyal, they're dedicated, and they're passionate about the projects. They get it on a cerebral level. Being a part of that culture and that world... It's very gratifying and very fulfilling.”

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“The fans are just as passionate about the projects as we are about making them.”

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“It was fun to play that surreal high school life [in Jawbreaker]. I was a huge fan of the movie Heathers. But I think at the time - you know, when the movie was released, it was a very limited release, and it didn't do very well at the box office. And I love the fact that it has found legs and that the audience has kept growing and growing over the years.”

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