The Suspense is Killing Us

For our special extra SPOOKY Halloweeeeeen episode, we're covering movies that are just like the movies we usually do except they feature GHOSTS! Ghosts that solve high finance related murders and such, YIKES! GHOST (1990, Jerry Zucker) WHAT LIES BENEATH (2000, Robert Zemeckis) THE GIFT (2000, Sam Raimi)

We examine the gruff, finger-pointy stylings of one Harrison Ford, a guy who did these three films and very little else. FRANTIC (1988, Roman Polanski) THE DEVIL'S OWN (1997, Alan J Pakula) FIREWALL (2006, Richard Loncraine)

We get obsessed with obsession with three movies about folks who take celebrity appreciation just a little bit too far. Hopefully we aren't hobbled by the subject matter! MISERY (1990, Rob Reiner) 11:12 THE BODYGUARD (1992, Mick Jackson) 1:00:50 THE FAN (1996, Tony Scott) 1:43:30

We take a look at the seedier side of law and order, with some cops who like to get frisky while off the clock...and on! You have the right to remain HORNY. TIGHTROPE (1984, Richard Tuggle) 11:30 IMPULSE (1990, Sondra Locke) 1:10:00 BLUE STEEL (1990, Kathryn Bigelow) 1:46:00

We take a long, leisurely look at the long and leisurely late thrillers of good ol' Clint "One Take" Eastwood. And we're done by five and ready for 18 holes at the club! ABSOLUTE POWER (1997) 10:30 TRUE CRIME (1999) 1:05:50 BLOOD WORK (2002) 1:55:30

We take to the skies, rails and roads with a trio of thrillers that are entirely or occasionally set on or in modes of conveyance! TURBULENCE (1997, Robert Butler) 16:00 SWITCHBACK (1997, Jeb Stuart) 1:01:00 JOYRIDE (2001, John Dahl) 1:45:30

We break down the career of gruff sweetie Tom Berenger and find a wide variety of gruff yet sweet delights. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (1987, Ridley Scott) SHATTERED (1991, Wolfgang Petersen) A MURDER OF CROWS (1998, Rowdy Herrington)

Spanning just six years, we cover almost the entire range of the legendary Nicolas Cage, from bananas MEGA ACTING to genuine character work, and then whatever he's doing in 8MM. DEADFALL (1993, Christopher Coppola) 9:15 KISS OF DEATH (1995, Barbet Schroeder) 54:15 8MM (1999, Joel Schumacher) 1:48:00

For the free feed we offer one of our classic Patreon episodes, our take on Oliver Stone's insane masterpiece NATURAL BORN KILLERS! If you like it, there's plenty more where that came from and we do two new episodes per month for just $4.50 CHEAP! Please sign up at https://www.patreon.com/suspensekills. We love you.

We discuss how three old classic films became two newer classic films and one showcase for the undeniable sex appeal of Chazz Palminteri. CAPE FEAR (1991, Martin Scorsese) 14:30 DIABOLIQUE (1996, Jeremiah S. Chechik) 1:07:40 THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (2004, Jonathan Demme) 1:40:20

We take on the auspicious first films of three powerhouse filmmakers/filmmaking siblings: visionary masterminds the Coens and the Wachowskis, and professional director Danny Boyle. BLOOD SIMPLE (1984, Coen Bros) 16:39 SHALLOW GRAVE (1994, Danny Boyle) 1:03:45 BOUND (1996, Wachowski Sisters) 1:54:40

We discuss three movies of a certain quality from the King of Nearly Blind Swiss Action Stars, Christopher Lambert! There can't be even one (good movie in the bunch)! KNIGHT MOVES (1992, Carl Schenkel) 11:30 THE ROAD KILLERS (1994, Deran Sarafian) 59:22 RESSURECTION (1999, Russell Mulcahy) 1:46:15

We examine some of the darker movies from the famously sunny Meg Ryan, and Dennis Quaid comes along for 2/3 of the ride. Same with John Hawkes! And the state of Texas! The other third is In the Cut. D.O.A (1988, Rocky Morton & Annabel Jankel) FLESH AND BONE (1993, Steve Kloves) IN THE CUT (2003, Jane Campion)

Inspired by last episode's BAD COMPANY, we jump into three wildly different thrillers starring the great Ellen Barkin. THE BIG EASY (1986 Jim McBride) SEA OF LOVE (1989 Harold Becker) MERCY (2000 Damian Harris)

We take a look at a very broad spectrum of Larry Fishburne's work during Hollywood's Third Golden Age: 1992-1995! DEEP COVER (1992, Bill Duke) BAD COMPANY (1995, Damian Harris) JUST CAUSE (1995, Arne Glimcher)

We examine some John Grisham adaptations and are amazed to discover that—seriously, SPOILER ALERT—they all feature lawyers! In the South! THE CLIENT (1994, Joel Schumacher) THE CHAMBER (1996, James Foley) THE GINGERBREAD MAN (1998, Robert Altman)

We examine the sultry stylings of one of the true gems of the 90's by viewing some of her most not-particularly-great films! Stay alive, no matter what occurs! BLINK (1993, Michael Apted) CHINA MOON (1994, John Bailey) THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER (1999, Simon West)

Suspense is Killing Us MVPs Rebecca de Mornay and Ashley Judd team up for a crackerjack, legal AF podcast extravaganza. And they're joined by CHER? The scales of justice have truly tipped in your favor. Sustained! SUSPECT (1987, Peter Yates) GUILTY AS SIN (1993, Sidney Lumet) HIGH CRIMES (2002, Carl Franklin)

Special guest Corey Brewer guides us through the wonderful world of sleazy, flashy Italian thrillers aka Giallo! In Italy, no one can hear you scream! Until the dubbing process is completed in post. A BLADE IN THE DARK (1983, Lamberto Bava) DELIRIUM (1987, Lamberto Bava) FATAL FRAMES (1996, Al Festa)

If you like movies about children in peril (and who doesn't?) have we got a podcast episode for you! Troubled stars Johnny Depp, Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson square off agains the last century's greatest scourge—kidnappings! NICK OF TIME (1995, John Badham) RANSOM (1996, Ron Howard) MERCURY RISING (1998, Harold Becker)

We recommend that you listen to this from the safe confines of your own house, because if you venture too far out there into the world, it's practically inevitable that you'll be SET UPON BY PSYCHOS! Case in point: DEAD CALM (1989, Phillip NOYCE) BREAKDOWN (1997, Jonathan Mostow) A PERFECT GETAWAY (2008, David Twohy)

Things sure are nice and peaceful in the comforting confines of your very own nice house in boring old suburbia, right? Wrong! Two psycho cops and Vince Vaughn are coming for ya! Time to MAN UP. DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE (2001, Harold Becker) UNLAWFUL ENTRY (1992, Jonathan Kaplan) LAKEVIEW TERRACE (2008, Neil LaBute)

Surely we can all agree that there's no better way to kick off the second season of TSIKU than with a batch of movies that Dennis Miller had small roles in! Also starring (in much larger roles) Sandra Bullock, Rebecca DeMornay and all-star Diane Lane! Bing bang boom babe! THE NET (1995, Irwin Winkler) NEVER TALK TO STRANGERS (1995, Peter Hall) MURDER AT 1600 (1997, Dwight H. Little)

We celebrate our 25th episode and our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY (more or less) the only way we know how: by finally discussing the work of our patron saint, the legendary ASHLEY JUDD! KISS THE GIRLS (1997, Gary Fleder) DOUBLE JEOPARDY (1999, Bruce Beresford) TWISTED (2004, Philip Kaufman)

The Right Reverend Spencer Hoyt joins us to talk about some 80's Elmore Leonard adaptations of WILDLY differing quality. And considerable sleaze! STICK (1985, Burt Reynolds) 52 PICK UP (1986, John Frankenheimer) CAT CHASER (1989, Abel Ferrara)