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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 64: Green Room
    Apr 9 2026

    A broke punk band takes a last minute gig at a remote club… and plays the wrong kind of audience. After witnessing a brutal crime backstage, they find themselves trapped in a green room, fighting for survival against a ruthless gang of neo-Nazis led by the cold and calculating Patrick Stewart. What follows is a tense, bloody game of cat-and-mouse where every decision could be their last.

    This week, we break down the relentless intensity, shocking violence, and DIY survival tactics that make Green Room one of the most nerve-shredding thrillers in recent memory. Buckle up this one gets brutal.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Opening Kill Episode 63: Sleepy Hollow (with Guest Courtney from Jaunty Haunts)
    Apr 2 2026

    Step into the fog-drenched streets of Sleepy Hollow as we dig into Ichabod Crane’s eerie investigation of a string of brutal decapitations haunting a superstitious town. With whispers of the Headless Horseman riding through the night, nothing is quite what it seems and science clashes hard with the supernatural.

    We break down the gothic vibes, wild kills, and Tim Burton’s signature creepy style, while debating just how unhinged this mystery really gets.

    Joining us for the ride is special guest Courtney from the Jaunty Haunts podcast, bringing her own spooky insights and plenty of laughs along the way.

    Is Sleepy Hollow a haunting classic or just a beautifully shot fever dream? Tune in if you dare. 🕯️👻

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    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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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Opening Kill Episode 62: Leprechaun (1993)
    Mar 26 2026

    Deep in the Irish countryside, a vengeful little creature guards his pot of gold with murderous intentand he’s not about to let anyone get away with stealing it 🍀💰🔪. In Leprechaun (1993), a group of unsuspecting people stumble into a nightmare when they unknowingly unleash the titular trickster, played with gleeful menace by Warwick Davis. What starts as a seemingly lighthearted setup quickly spirals into chaotic, campy horror as the leprechaun uses magic, riddles, and brutal kills to reclaim what’s his 🧙‍♂️🩸😈.

    Packed with over-the-top one-liners, bizarre deaths, and a strange mix of humor and horror, Leprechaun became a cult classic that leans fully into its absurd premise 🎬🔥. It’s weird, wild, and way more violent than you’d expect from a tiny guy in a green suit making it a perfect pick if you’re into cheesy ‘90s horror with a darkly comedic edge 🤪🍀💀.

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    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

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    Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod

    Email the show for questions comments or requests!

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    43 mins
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