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 Episode 74: Monkey's Magical Merry Go Round (Special Guests Director Aidan Leary & Writer CR Thompson)
🎙️🐒 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! 🎬👻
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8 Oct 2026
Opening Kill Episode: 73 Dark Harvest (With Guest: Maclean Fish)
🌾🔪 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! 🎙️🔪🌾
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1 Oct 2026
Opening Kill Episode 72: A Nightmare On Elm Street
🔪 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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Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
368
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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Quality
54
Social presence
91
YouTube
66
Engagement
51
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