Opening Kill

💀🩸 This week on Opening Kill, we're heading deep beneath the streets of Paris and into the catacombs for As Above, So Below! When a group of explorers ventures into the miles of underground tunnels searching for the legendary Philosopher's Stone, they quickly discover that some secrets are better left buried. Between creepy tunnels, disturbing discoveries, and plenty of nightmare fuel, things go...

Enjoy a bonus episode this week. Happy  Halloween

Things are about to get hairy on Opening Kill as we sink our teeth into the cult horror classic Ginger Snaps! 🐺🩸 We’re talking teenage angst, sisterly drama, werewolf transformations, and all the bloody chaos that comes with puberty taking a seriously dark turn. From the practical effects and gnarly body horror to the twisted coming-of-age story, we’re breaking down what makes this Canadian horr...

🎃🍬 Bad Candy: A Sweet Treat for Horror Fans? 🔪👻 This week on Opening Kill, we’re diving into the Halloween horror anthology Bad Candy with some very special guests: director Scott Hansen and actor Bill Pacer! We’re talking all things Bad Candy, digging into the film’s twisted tales, behind-the-scenes stories, and the bloody fun that makes Halloween horror so much fun. We even get into Chuck’s...

🎙️🐒 Hold onto your bananas, horror fans! 🍌🎡 This week on Opening Kill, we’re diving into Monkey’s Magical Merry Go Round! We’re joined by the film’s director, Aidan Leary, and writer and Monkey’s Hands actor CR Thompson for a killer conversation about bringing this wild project to life. We’re talking filmmaking, behind-the-scenes stories, creative madness, and all the spooky fun that makes inde...

🌾🔪 Dark Harvest  🔪🌾 This week on Opening Kill, we dive into the twisted world of Dark Harvest! And this episode is extra special because we’re joined by Maclean Fish, the actor behind the movie’s Opening Kill! 🎃💀 We talk about his experience filming the movie, what it was like being the first victim on the chopping block, and all the creepy, bloody fun that comes with being an Opening Kill!...

🔪 Season 3 is officially OPEN! 🔪 The Opening Kill Podcast is back and we’re kicking off Season 3 with a deep dive into one of horror’s most iconic nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street. But this season, we’re changing the game. We’re debuting a brand-new format that puts the spotlight where it belongs: the opening kill. We’ll be digging deeper into the kills that kick off our favorite horror mov...

🌎💀 It’s the Season 2 finale and we’re going out with the apocalypse! This week we’re joined by director Gille Klabin along with stars Cameron Fife and Clay Elliott to dive into the wild horror-comedy Weekend at the End of the World. We talk cabin-in-the-woods chaos, practical effects, comedy in the middle of the apocalypse, indie filmmaking madness, and the incredible chemistry that brings Karl...

🏝️✈️ This week we’re diving into Sam Raimi’s wild survival horror ride that strands Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien on a deserted island after a brutal plane crash. What starts as a tense survival story quickly spirals into a darkly funny, bloody battle of power, paranoia, and revenge. 🩸🔥 We talk Raimi’s signature gore and chaos, the shifting dynamics between Linda and her nightmare boss Bradle...

This week we’re diving into the indie horror film Devour with a killer lineup of guests! 🎬🔪 We’re joined by the film’s director, Scott B. Hansen, along with cast members Gus Langley and Katelynn E. Newberry to talk all things Devour. From the film’s insane creatures and intense scares to behind the scenes stories from set, we explore what it took to bring this nightmare to life. We also get into...

🔪🧒 This week we’re diving into Child's Play 2 — the sequel that turned Chucky into a full-blown horror icon. We talk killer toy factory chaos, some of the best practical effects in horror, and why this movie might be even more fun than the original. From Andy’s rough foster home situation to Chucky’s relentless one-liners and brutal kills, this sequel wastes no time bringing the mayhem. Grab you...

In this episode, we sink our teeth into Sinners (2025), Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending Southern Gothic vampire thriller set in 1930s Mississippi. With Michael B. Jordan pulling double duty as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, this film blends horror, blues music, and cultural history into one unforgettable experience. We break down the film’s haunting atmosphere, explosive performances, and the deeper...

In this week’s episode, we dive headfirst into the absolute chaos that is Malignant, a movie that starts as a creepy haunted-house mystery 👻 and then completely loses its mind (in the best way possible) 🤯🔪. We break down James Wan’s wild tonal shifts, the over-the-top kills 🩸, and that twist that turns the whole movie on its head 😵‍💫. From eerie visions 👁️ to full-blown police-station mayhem...

In this special episode, we sit down with director Roger Conners to talk all things horror and his upcoming LGBTQIA+ slasher Meat 🔪 We dig into the creation of the film’s killer, breaking down the design, the vibe, and what makes them stand out in a crowded genre. Roger also shares why authentic representation in horror matters now more than ever, and how Meat aims to carve out space for queer vo...

A broke punk band takes a last minute gig at a remote club… and plays the wrong kind of audience. After witnessing a brutal crime backstage, they find themselves trapped in a green room, fighting for survival against a ruthless gang of neo-Nazis led by the cold and calculating Patrick Stewart. What follows is a tense, bloody game of cat-and-mouse where every decision could be their last. This week...

Step into the fog-drenched streets of Sleepy Hollow as we dig into Ichabod Crane’s eerie investigation of a string of brutal decapitations haunting a superstitious town. With whispers of the Headless Horseman riding through the night, nothing is quite what it seems and science clashes hard with the supernatural. We break down the gothic vibes, wild kills, and Tim Burton’s signature creepy style, w...

Deep in the Irish countryside, a vengeful little creature guards his pot of gold with murderous intentand he’s not about to let anyone get away with stealing it 🍀💰🔪. In Leprechaun (1993), a group of unsuspecting people stumble into a nightmare when they unknowingly unleash the titular trickster, played with gleeful menace by Warwick Davis. What starts as a seemingly lighthearted setup quickly s...

Gille Klabin is a filmmaker known for his visually inventive storytelling and genre-bending style. He directed the 2019 psychedelic thriller The Wave, starring Justin Long, which quickly became a cult favorite for its wild visuals and surreal ride through a night gone completely off the rails. Klabin is also the writer, producer, special effects artist, and director behind the upcoming film Weeken...

Enjoy this special bonus episode!

This week we step inside Haunt (2019), a Halloween-night nightmare where the haunted house is way more real than anyone bargained for. We’re also joined by friend of the show and horror author Stephanie Rose https://stephanierosewriter.com/   who helps us break down all the brutal scares and twisted fun this movie delivers. Looking for something to do on Halloween, Harper and her friends stumble u...

n this episode, we head to our home state of Oregon to break down the chilling creature feature Antlers. Set in a bleak small town, the film follows a troubled teacher who begins to suspect that one of her students is hiding something far darker than anyone could imagine. As the mystery unfolds, local folklore and a terrifying presence collide in a story that blends slow-burn dread with brutal cre...

This week we’re heading into the swamp with 1972’s eco-horror cult classic Frogs 🐸 where the real terror isn’t just the croaking… it’s nature fighting back. When a wealthy, fireworks-loving family gathers at their island estate to celebrate the Fourth of July, they quickly discover they’re not alone. What starts as a few creepy critters lurking in the grass turns into an all-out animal uprising....

On this episode, we sink our teeth into Bram Stoker's Dracula, Francis Ford Coppola’s lavish, blood-soaked gothic romance that redefined vampire horror for the ‘90s. We break down the haunting performances from Gary Oldman as the tragic, monstrous Count, Winona Ryder as Mina, and Anthony Hopkins chewing the scenery as Van Helsing. From practical effects and shadow play to operatic costumes and tha...

It’s Friday the 13th, so you know we had to celebrate the right way. In this bonus episode, we head back to Camp Crystal Lake to cover Friday the 13th Part 2—the film that truly brings Jason into the spotlight. We break down the kills, the final girl, the sack-mask era of Jason, and whether this sequel earns the Butcher Knife or gets stuck with the Butter Knife. Grab your gear, watch out for the w...

This week on the show, we’re heading to the mines to talk about the slasher classic My Bloody Valentine. Pickaxes, heart-shaped candy boxes, and one of the grimiest small town settings in horror, this one has it all. We break down the kills, the atmosphere, and why Harry Warden still stands out among ’80s slashers. Joining us is special guest Aaron from the A&B Horror Movies Podcast, a fantast...