Kill By Kill: Talking Horror Characters One Death At A Time

Rockets rise, and rockets fall as we explode over 1983's A NIGHT IN HEAVEN - a romantic drama that's neither romantic nor a drama... discuss! We try to figure out exactly what this film is attempting to do while also delving into subjects like erotic recumbent biking, John G. Avildsen's obsession with filming every entrance and exit, Leslie Ann Warren going cross-eyed, worship at the altar of Wend...

Thank Ripley it’s Friday. We’re launching into Season 4 by talking about one of the greatest sci-fi horror films of all time, ALIEN!! And here to help her get from face-hugger to xenomorph is actor and comedian extraordinaire Mitch Silpa! Along the way, we talk about alien virgins, open up about the Bad Milk Blood Robot, grocery PTSD, and the exceptional amount of “angry dad” energy on the Nostrom...

It’s time to say “Goodbye, Sidney” and end Season 3 on a high note as we discuss the new release SCREAM (2022)! Along the way, we talk Dewey catharsis, the power of Gale Weathers, wonder about the unseen hunk that is Mr. Meeks, consider the inherent likability of Jack Quaid, lavash well-earned praise for Jasmin Savoy Brown, debate whether any character is asked to “consider my penis,” and deliver...

We’re stabbing Season 3 in the heart by answering YOUR Scream franchise questions on this very special episode of Kill By Kill! Gena & Patrick get quizzed on a variety of Scream-related topics from listeners like you and discuss Ziggy scenarios, debate death by stabbing versus Blob goo, pick our favorite characters from the franchise, puzzle over the deadly, decade-spanning effect of Maureen P...

The question everyone asks is answered this week as we explore the "remake in the name only" of MOTHER, MAY I SLEEP WITH DANGER (2016) on Kill By Kill: After Dark! Along the way, we talk about the loathsome career of James Franco, collegiate vampires, conservative wine moms, misguided heterosexuality, audition fondling, and “girl bossing” too close to the grave. It’s a film that leaves u...

When the clock strikes, so does 1980's NEW YEAR’S EVIL, and we’re talking about every odd character choice and pancaked New Waver in the bunch with author (Puppet Master Complete out now) and Returning Champion Nat Brehmer!! Along the way, we discuss killer theme songs, the trials of nervous diarrhea, rubbing up against bassists, terrible ADR, the "soup for my family" excuse, and we intr...

We're giving the gift of a week off to ourselves! Don't worry - we still have something special for you. Released from the vaults of our Patreon, this bonus episode tackles the Cat-tacular Stephen King-penned horror, SLEEPWALKERS! Up for discussion: Mark Hamill's hotness, the ever-changing lobby of the Aero Theater, driving while morphing, decorating with dead cats, a brief discussion of the ABC m...

Today, we’re going to focus on a most enlightening and challenging topic… 1994’s COLOR OF NIGHT. Perhaps the closest Kill By Kill After Dark will ever get to discussing an actual crime. We dig into everything, including sexy Brad Dourif, aiming parked cars as a weapon, achieving “Love That Joker” face, rattlesnake deliveries, lesbian harmonica accompaniment, and Gena genuinely stumps Patrick when...

The deadliest rhyme for bedtime is just the beginning of the baffling content we were subjected to as we talk 1982’s BUTCHER, BAKER, NIGHTMARE MAKER, and try to figure out what it’s all about with the help of Returning Champion Megan Sunday ( Let’s Get Weirding podcast )!  Along the way, we talk drugged milk, bad pickles, wobbly heroes, slow-acting cut breaks, the slippery nature of Susan Tyrell’s...

What happens when you cross the skill of gymnastics with the kill of stripping? For better or worse, you get 1987's sexploitation slasher, STRIPPED TO KILL. On this episode of After Dark, we delve into the seedier side of LA that isn't owned by the Scientologists to discuss sensitive strip club owners, where to store your clothes so they don't get covered in snake pee, the magical properties of ga...

Thank Jigsaw it’s Friday! Bring your family to the table because all the traps are set. That’s right!! Your favorite holiday is back and better than ever as we celebrate Thanksgiving and talk about SAW VI with the help of Returning Champion and F This Movie! Host, Patrick Bromley! Along the way, we debate why the Saw franchise has become a soap opera with gore, wonder why there are so many undergr...

The rent might be controlled, but it’s the only thing under control this week as we talk about 1992’s stylish paranoid thriller, SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, on Kill By Kill: After Dark! Gena and Patrick both attempt to slip into each other’s skin as they discuss puppy punting, sexy monk chants, baffling fashion software, working for Tobo, and the GOD Jennifer Jason Leigh!! All this and a seductive editio...

Get ready for some thunder from down under as we discuss the criminally under-seen #Ozploitation classic, 1982’s NEXT OF KIN. Here to help us unpack all the gory details is Horror Queer's co-host and “current #1” Returning Champion Joe Lipsett! Along the way, we talk about hillbilly revenge thrillers, introduce cream corn wrestling, running away in slow motion, Psycho homages, Euro-horror blood, a...

Are you ready to get naughty? Well, that’s nice cause we’re opening up the back door of Kill By Kill for a little AFTER DARK action! That’s right, we’re kicking off our new off-week bonus episode project by opening up about 1995’s JADE. We’re talking ginger noodles, landline nude calls, hysterical blindness, and the ultimate sensual aid: unfrozen pizza in a mini-fridge! All that and a new game we’...

It’s an after-party at Kirby’s house, and we’re ALL invited! And Trevor shows up, I guess. That’s right, we’ve hit the finale of SCREAM 4, and here to help guide is the wonderfully whip-smart BJ Colangelo of the This Ends At Prom podcast and so much more!! Along the way, we talk sewer turtles, teen flicks, the myth of U2’s young fan base, flirting via Gunnar Hansen, and debate using Mountain Dew a...

They say, “Evil Dies Tonight,” but does Evil really keep appointments? Let’s break it all down as Patrick and Gena dissect HALLOWEEN KILLS - a movie that, according to the internet, you can only love or hate and nothing in between! Along the way, we talk about Patrick stepping on Gena’s intro jokes, wonder when we’re going to get a Halloween III: Part 2, lament how cinema treats IV removals, consi...

We’re ready to let all the guts hang out on the second volume of SCREAM 4! Here to help us mop up this blood bath is the host of Brother Ghoulish's Tomb podcast, the one and only Ryan Kinney! Along the way, we discuss Maureen Prescott Delusion Syndrome, Ryan connects Scream to A Pup Named Scooby Doo, we explore the idea of Ghostface’s new utility belt, and we finally discover the ultimate Scream t...

New Scream movie, new rules! It’s time to discuss our favorite scary movie franchise of Season 3, 2011’s SCREAM 4! Along the way, we discuss internet threats, explore how Gena’s near-death experience reshaped the show, reveal the lyrics to the Axel F theme, and wonder what Scream’s obsession with color blocking is. All that, and we play a blood-drenched edition of Choose Your Own Death-venture, de...

What kind of movie is 1986’s KILLER PARTY? Patrick thinks it’s a perfect “U-shaped film” with the high points coming at the beginning and end. Gena calls it the Amazon Women On The Moon of slashers. Our guest and Returning Champion, Brennan Klein , believes the narrative is unstuck in time, like a Christopher Nolan puzzle box. But nothing in heaven nor on Earth can prepare you for this slobs vs. s...

Do you dare to walk these stairs again? Too late, we’re already falling down them into 1990’s THE EXORCIST III, and helping to cushion our fall is film and culture writer Drew McWeeny! Along the way, we tackle the film’s “one and done” filming strategy, we debate how the film’s unreality becomes a reality, the incredible performances given by George C. Scott, Brad Dourif, and the other supporting...

Ride the wings of death with us as we telepathically sync with one of the most notorious flops in cinema history, 1978’s EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC. Here to help us grapple with this philosophical space oddity is writer and podcaster Mark O. Estes !! Along the way, we tackle mankinis, debate which performers decided to give up on acting during the film, observe a priest fight a fire with crutches, a...

Hannibal is finally ready to have all his friends over for dinner as we discuss the season 2 finale, Mizumono! We’re talking bloody knife fights, shocking reveals, Highway To Heaven, pushy people we haven’t seen in a while, too many Chesapeake Rippers, and a serious lack of local police enforcement. Hannibal is going out in style, and we are here for it!!     Part of the BLEAV Network . Get even m...

It’s the last double serving of the season as we discuss the penultimate episode of HANNIBAL’s Season 2: Tome-Wan. Along the way, we go cuckoo for cattle prods, review the accomplishments we believe are Gatorade-bath worthy, debate child tear mixology, and the lengths that Jack is willing to go to in order to catch the Chesapeake Ripper. Also, save room for seconds cause episode 13 is also in your...

It’s time to say his name! On this week’s episode, we discuss the 2021 reboot/sequel CANDYMAN from director Nia DaCosta! And never fear, we’ve split this episode into two halves, one upfront giving you some spoiler-free impressions before we dive into the hive of all the details behind this bloody new affair. We talk storytelling ambition vs. focus, we’re slightly thrown by the inclusion of Paul H...

Somewhere between science and superstition, there is this week’s episode where we’re talking all about the 1973 classic, THE EXORCIST! Pull up a bowl of pea soup as we discuss how the film changed cinema when it was released and how it affects us now. Gena lays out her required viewing list for every horror fan, we introduce our new sponsor, the Box of Spiders, we wonder why every doctor is too bu...