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Attack of the crazed stalker ladies! Again! Watch your back, boys, because these scary sexy ladies are as scary as they are sexy, and vice-versa! The tragic influence of Fatal Attraction continues, unabated.THE TEMP (1993, Tom Holland) 13:30DEVIL IN THE FLESH (1998, Steve Cohen) 1:13:55SWIMFAN (2002, John, Polson) 1:51:25…
We explore heavy topics like “What is the nature of evil” and “Why was Macaulay Culkin a highly paid actor for any amount of time” in this roundup of movies about murderous moppets.THE PAPERBOY (1994, Douglas Jackson) 9:30THE GOOD SON (1993, Joseph Ruben) 52:40MIKEY (1992, Dennis Dimster Denk) 1:45:35…
Yes, we're only discussing three thrillers with the word "eye" in the title, but trust us, we did the math. That title is correct. EYE FOR AN EYE (1996, John Schlesinger)EYE SEE YOU (2002, Jim Gillespie)RED EYE (2005, Wes Craven)By Kevlar C
If we can only perceive the world through our own individual senses, who is to say what is real and what is a mere delusion? Well, if there are waggly-headed sex demons running around, there's a good chance you're in a Jacob's Ladder-type situation and you should get that looked at.JACOB'S LADDER (1990, Adrian Lyne) 14:00IDENTITY (2003, James Mango…
We are absolutely not talking about movies where people get gaslit on this episode. I don't care what you THINK you heard, it's just not happening. Only a crazy person would think that's what we're doing here. FLIGHTPLAN (2005, Robert Schwentke)12:00ABANDON (2002, Stephen Gaghan)1:00:00GOTHIKA (2003, Mathieu Kassovitz) 1:40:00…
HO HO NO! It's a violent night in podcastville, as we discuss three seasonal thrillers that involve the holly jolliest time of year, where Santas rob casinos and banks and the snow runs red with Christmas Spirit! REINDEER GAMES (2000, John Frankenheimer) 11:50THE SILENT PARTNER (1978, Daryl Duke)1:14:00THE ICE HARVEST (2005, Harold Ramis)1:52:00…
It's sensory deprivation time with three thriller featuring victims who are at a certain disadvantage. I guess "talking" isn't actually a sense, but you get the idea. JENNIFER 8 (1992, Gary Lucchesi)HEAR NO EVIL (1993, Robert Greenwald)MUTE WITNESS (1995, Anthony Waller)By Kevlar C
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Ep. 49: HOSTAGE NEGOTIATOR TRAPPED!
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It's a real hostage fest over here, because we're talking about movies where people get held against their will for money or other purposes! Our demands are that you listen to this episode and enjoy it!HOSTAGE (2005, Florent Emilio Siri)THE NEGOTIATOR (1998, F. Gary Gray)TRAPPED (2002, Luis Mandoki)By Kevlar C
We take an entertaining and excruciating look at three mid-90's movies that probably wouldn't exist in a world without Pulp Fiction. Soooo many swears. THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD (1995, Gary Fleder)2 DAYS IN THE VALLEY (1996, John Herzfeld)SUICIDE KINGS (1997, Peter O'Fallon)By Kevlar C
For our special extra SPOOKY Halloweeeeeen episode, we're covering movies that are just like the movies we usually do except they feature GHOSTS! Ghosts that solve high finance related murders and such, YIKES!GHOST (1990, Jerry Zucker)WHAT LIES BENEATH (2000, Robert Zemeckis)THE GIFT (2000, Sam Raimi)…
We examine the gruff, finger-pointy stylings of one Harrison Ford, a guy who did these three films and very little else. FRANTIC (1988, Roman Polanski)THE DEVIL'S OWN (1997, Alan J Pakula)FIREWALL (2006, Richard Loncraine)By Kevlar C
We get obsessed with obsession with three movies about folks who take celebrity appreciation just a little bit too far. Hopefully we aren't hobbled by the subject matter!MISERY (1990, Rob Reiner) 11:12THE BODYGUARD (1992, Mick Jackson) 1:00:50THE FAN (1996, Tony Scott) 1:43:30By Kevlar C
We take a look at the seedier side of law and order, with some cops who like to get frisky while off the clock...and on! You have the right to remain HORNY.TIGHTROPE (1984, Richard Tuggle) 11:30IMPULSE (1990, Sondra Locke) 1:10:00BLUE STEEL (1990, Kathryn Bigelow) 1:46:00By Kevlar C
We take a long, leisurely look at the long and leisurely late thrillers of good ol' Clint "One Take" Eastwood. And we're done by five and ready for 18 holes at the club! ABSOLUTE POWER (1997) 10:30TRUE CRIME (1999) 1:05:50BLOOD WORK (2002) 1:55:30By Kevlar C
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Ep. 42: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
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We take to the skies, rails and roads with a trio of thrillers that are entirely or occasionally set on or in modes of conveyance!TURBULENCE (1997, Robert Butler) 16:00SWITCHBACK (1997, Jeb Stuart) 1:01:00JOYRIDE (2001, John Dahl) 1:45:30By Kevlar C
We break down the career of gruff sweetie Tom Berenger and find a wide variety of gruff yet sweet delights. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (1987, Ridley Scott)SHATTERED (1991, Wolfgang Petersen)A MURDER OF CROWS (1998, Rowdy Herrington)By Kevlar C
Spanning just six years, we cover almost the entire range of the legendary Nicolas Cage, from bananas MEGA ACTING to genuine character work, and then whatever he's doing in 8MM. DEADFALL (1993, Christopher Coppola) 9:15KISS OF DEATH (1995, Barbet Schroeder) 54:158MM (1999, Joel Schumacher) 1:48:00By Kevlar C
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PATREON BONUS! NATURAL BORN KILLERS
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For the free feed we offer one of our classic Patreon episodes, our take on Oliver Stone's insane masterpiece NATURAL BORN KILLERS! If you like it, there's plenty more where that came from and we do two new episodes per month for just $4.50 CHEAP! Please sign up at https://www.patreon.com/suspensekills. We love you.…
We discuss how three old classic films became two newer classic films and one showcase for the undeniable sex appeal of Chazz Palminteri. CAPE FEAR (1991, Martin Scorsese) 14:30DIABOLIQUE (1996, Jeremiah S. Chechik) 1:07:40THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (2004, Jonathan Demme) 1:40:20By Kevlar C
We take on the auspicious first films of three powerhouse filmmakers/filmmaking siblings: visionary masterminds the Coens and the Wachowskis, and professional director Danny Boyle.BLOOD SIMPLE (1984, Coen Bros) 16:39SHALLOW GRAVE (1994, Danny Boyle) 1:03:45BOUND (1996, Wachowski Sisters) 1:54:40By Kevlar C
We discuss three movies of a certain quality from the King of Nearly Blind Swiss Action Stars, Christopher Lambert! There can't be even one (good movie in the bunch)!KNIGHT MOVES (1992, Carl Schenkel) 11:30THE ROAD KILLERS (1994, Deran Sarafian) 59:22RESSURECTION (1999, Russell Mulcahy) 1:46:15By Kevlar C
We examine some of the darker movies from the famously sunny Meg Ryan, and Dennis Quaid comes along for 2/3 of the ride. Same with John Hawkes! And the state of Texas! The other third is In the Cut.D.O.A (1988, Rocky Morton & Annabel Jankel)FLESH AND BONE (1993, Steve Kloves)IN THE CUT (2003, Jane Campion)…
Inspired by last episode's BAD COMPANY, we jump into three wildly different thrillers starring the great Ellen Barkin.THE BIG EASY (1986 Jim McBride)SEA OF LOVE (1989 Harold Becker)MERCY (2000 Damian Harris)By Kevlar C
We take a look at a very broad spectrum of Larry Fishburne's work during Hollywood's Third Golden Age: 1992-1995! DEEP COVER (1992, Bill Duke)BAD COMPANY (1995, Damian Harris)JUST CAUSE (1995, Arne Glimcher)By Kevlar C
We examine some John Grisham adaptations and are amazed to discover that—seriously, SPOILER ALERT—they all feature lawyers! In the South! THE CLIENT (1994, Joel Schumacher)THE CHAMBER (1996, James Foley)THE GINGERBREAD MAN (1998, Robert Altman)By Kevlar C
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Ep. 32: NO BUSINESS LIKE STOWE BUSINESS
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We examine the sultry stylings of one of the true gems of the 90's by viewing some of her most not-particularly-great films! Stay alive, no matter what occurs!BLINK (1993, Michael Apted)CHINA MOON (1994, John Bailey)THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER (1999, Simon West)By Kevlar C
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Ep. 30: GIALLO SHOTS (w/ Corey J. Brewer)
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We celebrate our 25th episode and our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY (more or less) the only way we know how: by finally discussing the work of our patron saint, the legendary ASHLEY JUDD!KISS THE GIRLS (1997, Gary Fleder)DOUBLE JEOPARDY (1999, Bruce Beresford)TWISTED (2004, Philip Kaufman)By Kevlar C
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Ep. 24: TICKLE ME ELMORE (w/ Spenser Hoyt)
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The Right Reverend Spencer Hoyt joins us to talk about some 80's Elmore Leonard adaptations of WILDLY differing quality. And considerable sleaze! STICK (1985, Burt Reynolds)52 PICK UP (1986, John Frankenheimer)CAT CHASER (1989, Abel Ferrara)By Kevlar C
We cover three Alec Baldwin thrillers in depth, tell some jokes, do some Baldwin impressions and are never sick at sea. You ask us if we have a God complex? Let me tell you something: WE ARE GOD.MALICE (1993, Harold Becker)THE JUROR (1996, Brian Gibson)HEAVEN'S PRISONERS (1996, Phil Joanou)By Kevlar C
The boys discuss three "edgy" independent crime movies that were basically targeted directly at them as curse-word loving movie nerd teens in the 90's.ROMEO IS BLEEDING (1993, Peter Medak)KILLING ZOE (1993, Roger Avary)THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995, Bryan Singer)By Kevlar C
We take a dark and twisted look inside the dark and twisted minds of some of cinema's most second rate psychopaths!KALIFORNIA (1993, Dominic Sena)COPYCAT (1995, Jon Ameil)PRIMAL FEAR (1996, The Hoblit)By Kevlar C
To celebrate our 20th episode (!) we pay tribute to our Patron Saint of Cinematic Sleaze, Michael Douglas. Sleaze, for lack of a better word, is good.DISCLOSURE (1994, Barry Levinson)A PERFECT MURDER (1998, Andrew Davis)DON'T SAY A WORD (2001, Gary Fleder)By Kevlar C
We discuss three movies that were clearly inspired by Chinatown. They all take place in mid-20th century LA, deal with morally ambiguous men exploring vast, evil conspiracies, and feature classic cartoon characters. Well, only one has cartoons. WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988, Robert Zemeckis)DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS (1995, Carl Franklin)MULHOLLAND FALL…
We've had ENOUGH with movies that aren't about husbands who DECEIVED their brides into not realizing they were SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY. So we discuss a handful of movies about that particular subject matter. SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY (1991, Joseph Ruben)DECEIVED (1991, Damian Harris)ENOUGH (2002, Michael Apted)…
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Ep. 17: DAHL PARTS (with Amie Simon)
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The fabulous Amie Simon joins the gang for a JUST AS LONG AS IT SHOULD BE discussion of the early provincial noirs of John Dahl.KILL ME AGAIN (1989)RED ROCK WEST (1993)THE LAST SEDUCTION (1994)By Kevlar C
The boys examine three movies beginning with the prefix "UN" and manage to score a 66.6% on the Diane Lane meter! UNFORGETTABLE (John Dahl, 1996)UNFAITHFUL (Adrian Lyne, 2002)UNTRACEABLE (Gregory Hoblit, 2008)By Kevlar C
We come out to the coast and have a few laughs discussing the work of the often lazy and always smirking Sir Bruce Willis.STRIKING DISTANCE (1993, Rowdy Herrington)COLOR OF NIGHT (1994, Dick Rush)PERFECT STRANGER (2007, James Foley)By Kevlar C
The peculiar charms of MICHAEL KEATON are examined in this whirlwind episode. Specifically in the 1990's, when he was arguably at the peak of his charming peculiarity. PACIFIC HEIGHTS (1990, John Schlesinger)ONE GOOD COP (1991, Heywood Gould)DESPERTE MEASURES (1998, Barbet Schroeder)By Kevlar C
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Ep. 13: SPADER NEUTERED (New Kids, Watcher, Jack's Back)
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The gang does a deep dive into the work of dreamy/creepy legend James Spader, finding one masterpiece, one complete disaster and one somewhere in between. NEW KIDS: (1985, Sean S. Cunningham)JACK'S BACK (1988, Rowdy Herrington)THE WATCHER (2000, Joe Charbanic)By Kevlar C
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Ep. 12: STEAMY NOIR (Body Heat, Hot Spot, Wild Things)
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It's getting hot and southern in here, because the gang is talking about SEXY, SEXY neo-noirs that take place in HOT locations in the American south! Hope you don't mind being TURNED ON a whole bunch! BODY HEAT (1981, Lawrence Kasdan)THE HOT SPOT (1990, Dennis Hopper)WILD THINGS (1998, John McNaughton)…
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Ep. 11: TEEN SCREAMS (Crush, Poison Ivy, Fear)
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Special guest EMALIE SODERBACK joins Matt, Kevin and Travis to discuss some occasionally problematic teen-oriented thrillers. WARNING: LOTS of Mark Wahlberg impressions. Poison Ivy (1992, dir. Katt Shea)The Crush (1993, dir. Alan Shapiro)Fear (1996, dir. James Foley)By Kevlar C
Hitchcock's Psycho is one of the most influential thrillers of all time, but we can't cover it because this podcast is about thrillers from the 80's and 90's. Fortunately, they made three more of these things—of VARYING degrees of quality—all starring the great Tony Perkins.Psycho II (1983) dir. Richard FranklinPsycho III (1986) dir. Anthony Perkin…
Inspired by the awesomeness of The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, the guys dedicate a full episode to the (pre-LA Confidential) films of Curtis Hanson. Bedroom Window (1987)Bad Influence (1990)The River Wild (1994)By Kevlar C
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Ep. 8: Killer Ladies (Fatal, SWF, Hand that Rocks)
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Matt, Kevin and Travis assess three classic lady stalker films and find them all to be very sympathetic and tasteful portraits of mental illness sufferers. FATAL ATTRACTION (1987, Adrian Lyne)SINGLE WHITE FEMALE (1992, Barbet Schroeder)THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE (1992, Curtis Hanson)By Kevlar C
