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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
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  • Opening Kill Episode 61: Gille Klabin Interview
    Mar 19 2026

    Gille Klabin is a filmmaker known for his visually inventive storytelling and genre-bending style. He directed the 2019 psychedelic thriller The Wave, starring Justin Long, which quickly became a cult favorite for its wild visuals and surreal ride through a night gone completely off the rails. Klabin is also the writer, producer, special effects artist, and director behind the upcoming film Weekend at the End of the World, continuing to showcase his hands-on approach to filmmaking and passion for imaginative cinema.

    Check out Gille's incredible work here: https://www.gilleklabin.com/

    Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing.

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

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    Email the show for questions comments or requests!

    openingkillpod@gmail.com

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    58 mins
  • Opening Kill Bonus Episode: Friday the 13th Part 3
    Mar 13 2026

    Enjoy this special bonus episode!

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    51 mins
  • Opening Kill Episode 59: Haunt
    Mar 12 2026

    This week we step inside Haunt (2019), a Halloween-night nightmare where the haunted house is way more real than anyone bargained for. We’re also joined by friend of the show and horror author Stephanie Rose https://stephanierosewriter.com/ who helps us break down all the brutal scares and twisted fun this movie delivers.

    Looking for something to do on Halloween, Harper and her friends stumble upon an extreme haunted attraction promising the most terrifying experience imaginable. The rules are simple: sign a waiver, follow the path, and survive the scares. But once inside, it quickly becomes clear that the masked performers running the attraction aren’t just acting… and the blood isn’t fake.

    As the group moves deeper into the attraction’s twisted rooms and sadistic traps, the night turns into a brutal fight for survival against a group of killers who treat fear like an art form. With every corridor hiding another horrifying surprise, Harper must confront both the monsters in the haunt and the trauma she’s been running from.

    We break down the film’s brutal set pieces, the creative masks and killers, and why this might be one of the most underrated modern Halloween horror movies. Of course, we also decide whether the opening kill earns the coveted Butcher Knife… or the dreaded Butter Knife. 🔪

    Lock the doors, keep the lights on, and step carefully… because in this haunt, there’s no safe exit.

    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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