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Opening Kill

Opening Kill

By: Michael Duren & Brian O'Connor
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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.Michael Duren & Brian O'Connor Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Opening Kill Episode 72: A Nightmare On Elm Street
    1 Oct 2026

    🔪 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

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    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Opening Kill Episode 70: Send Help
    21 May 2026

    🏝️✈️ 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!

    openingkillpod@gmail.com

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    57 mins
  • Opening Kill Episode 71: Weekend at the End of the World
    28 May 2026

    🌎💀 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

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    1 hr and 23 mins
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