Opening Kill
Opening Kill is the podcast that dives deep into the chilling world of horror films! Every Thursday, we explore a different movie, uncovering behind the scenes secrets, analyzing themes and of course the opening kill. Join us as we chat with fellow horror enthusiasts to celebrate the art of fear in cinema. Opening Kill is hosted by Brian O'Connor and Michael Duren, just two friends with an unhealthy horror obsession.
Opening Kill is the podcast that dives deep into the chilling world of horror films! Every Thursday, we explore a different movie, uncovering behind the scenes secrets, analyzing themes and of course the opening kill. Join us as we chat with fellow horror enthusiasts to celebrate the art of fear in cinema. Opening Kill is hosted by Brian O'Connor and Michael Duren, just two friends with an unhealthy horror obsession.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
57 min
🎃🍬 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 memorable death and those shiny red undies! 😂🩲
🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Opening Kill!
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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728
Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod
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4 days ago
57 min

Oct 15, 2026
Oct 15, 2026
1 hr 14 min
🎙️🐒 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 independent horror so much fun to explore! 🔪💀
Tune in, join the conversation, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Opening Kill! And catch us on YouTube for more horror fun! 🎬👻
Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/opening_kill_pod/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Opening-Kill-Pod/61569602580667/
Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and consider rating and reviewing! It helps alot!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728
Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod
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Oct 15, 2026
1 hr 14 min

Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
59 min
🌾🔪 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! Plus, we break down the movie and decide whether that opening death earns the coveted Butcher Knife 🪓 or the dreaded Butter Knife 🧈!
It’s another bloody episode you won’t want to miss! 🎙️🔪🌾
Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/opening_kill_pod/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Opening-Kill-Pod/61569602580667/
Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and consider rating and reviewing! It helps alot!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728
Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod
Email the show for questions comments or requests!
openingkillpod@gmail.com
Oct 8, 2026
59 min

Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
1 hr 12 min
🔪 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 movies, what makes them memorable, how they set the tone, and why that first kill can make or break a movie.
For our Season 3 debut, we’re heading to Elm Street to talk Freddy Krueger, dream logic, and one of the most unforgettable opening kills in horror history
Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/opening_kill_pod/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Opening-Kill-Pod/61569602580667/
Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and consider rating and reviewing! It helps alot!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728
Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod
Email the show for questions comments or requests!
openingkillpod@gmail.com
Oct 1, 2026
1 hr 12 min

May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
1 hr 23 min
🌎💀 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 and Miles to life. Plus behind-the-scenes stories, writing weird horror, and what it takes to make an end-of-the-world movie on an indie budget. Thanks for an amazing Season 2 — this finale is a chaotic, hilarious blast you don’t want to miss! 🎙️🔥🪓
Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/opening_kill_pod/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Opening-Kill-Pod/61569602580667/
Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and consider rating and reviewing! It helps alot!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728
Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod
Email the show for questions comments or requests!
openingkillpod@gmail.com
May 28, 2026
1 hr 23 min

May 21, 2026
Opening Kill Episode 70: Send Help
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
57 min
🏝️✈️ 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 Bradley, and just how unhinged this movie gets by the final act. From gnarly island survival moments to shocking twists and over-the-top horror insanity, this one gave us plenty to unpack. 🌴😱🐗
Is this Raimi’s triumphant return to horror greatness or a messy fever dream? Tune in and find out! 🎙️👀
Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/opening_kill_pod/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Opening-Kill-Pod/61569602580667/
Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and consider rating and reviewing! It helps alot!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728
Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod
Email the show for questions comments or requests!
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May 21, 2026
57 min

May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
50 min
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 the challenges of indie filmmaking, character work, and the passion that fuels independent horror. Horror fans won’t want to miss this one! 👁️🩸
Check out Devour online https://www.digitalthunderdome.com/devour
Devour's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devour_movie/
Scott's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotthansenfilm/
Katlynn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelynnenewberry/
Gus's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gus.langley/
Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/opening_kill_pod/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Opening-Kill-Pod/61569602580667/
Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and consider rating and reviewing! It helps alot!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728
Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod
Email the show for questions comments or requests!
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May 14, 2026
50 min

May 8, 2026
Opening Kill Episode 68: Child's Play 2
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
57 min
🔪🧒 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 your Good Guy doll… if you dare. 🔥🩸
Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/opening_kill_pod/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Opening-Kill-Pod/61569602580667/
Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and consider rating and reviewing! It helps alot!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728
Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod
Email the show for questions comments or requests!
openingkillpod@gmail.com
May 8, 2026
57 min







