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

Jan 2, 2025
Opening Kill Episode 6: Nosferatu (2024)
Jan 2, 2025
Jan 2, 2025
1 hr 18 sec
We deep dive into the gothic horror film, written and directed by Robert Eggers. The remake of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu, which was an unauthorized remake of Bram Stroker's 1897 novel Dracula. This dark story of lust was highly anticipated by us, so find out if it lives up to the hype, as we spoil it and give our thoughts.
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Jan 2, 2025
1 hr 18 sec

Dec 26, 2024
Opening Kill Episode 5: Krampus
Dec 26, 2024
Dec 26, 2024
53 min
Michael and Brian are joined by the talented Shay, who has done makeup work in various films, shows and music videos. We discuss the fantastic holiday horror Krampus, from 2015. It tells the story of a delighfuly disfunctional family, who has lost the festive spirit. This causes them to be on the recieving end of the wrath of Krampus, a horned anti-Santa who punishes those who are naughty. This film features some iconic performances and fantastic practicle effects.
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Dec 26, 2024
53 min

Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
1 hr 1 min
Brian and Michael discuss the 1984 Christmas slasher film Silent Night, Deadly Night. The story concerns a young man named Billy Chapman, who suffers from PTSD over witnessing his parents' murder on Christmas Eve by a man disguised as Old Saint Nick and his subsequent upbringing in an abusive Catholic orphanage. In adulthood, the Christmas holiday leads him into a psychological breakdown, and he emerges as a spree killer, while doning a Santa suit. Don't be NAUGHTY, join us as we breakdown this truly unique and entertaining film full of colorful kills, sitcom style musical sequences and a dark and depressing story. That way you won't have to be PUNISHED for Christmas!
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Dec 12, 2024
1 hr 1 min

Nov 27, 2024
Opening Kill Episode 3: Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2024
Nov 27, 2024
35 min
We get into the Holiday Spirit, with Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. Released in 2023, Thanksgiving is a call back to those classic who done it slashers from the 90s. Who will John Carver dispose of? Listen to find out.
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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
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Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
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Nov 27, 2024
35 min

Nov 14, 2024
Opening Kill Episode 2: Fright Night (1985)
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 14, 2024
38 min
We dive into the classic 80s flick Fright Night
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Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and concider 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
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Nov 14, 2024
38 min

Oct 30, 2024
Opening Kill Episode 1: Terrifier Franchise
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
47 min
In the debut episode of Opening Kill, Brian and Michael discuss everyone's favorite clown Art, and dive into the depraved world of Terrifier
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Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and concider rating and reviewing! It helps alot!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081
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Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU
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openingkillpod@gmail.com
Oct 30, 2024
47 min







