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Kill By Kill: Talking Horror Characters One Death At A Time

We Write Good
Stephen King
Horror Films
Horror Genre
Friday the 13th
Slasher Films
Horror Cinema
Friday the 13th Part 2
Character Development
Creepshow
Vampires
Jason Voorhees
Horror Movies
Camp Crystal Lake
Salem's Lot
Evil Dead
Friday the 13th Part 5
Carrie
Fright Night
Final Destination Bloodlines
The Amityville Horror

In each episode, Patrick Hamilton and Gena Radcliffe unpack all the gory details of horror cinema's least discussed topic: the characters. From Friday the 13th to the Evil Dead franchise and beyond, our mission is to detail each hack, slash, and decapitation in the hopes that a victim's untimely end is just the beginning of the jokes we can make about them.

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Recent Guests

Jarrod Hornbeck
Host of Puppet Masters, Castle Freaks
Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks
Episode: Prom Night III: The Last Kiss vol 1 (w/ Puppet Masters/Castle Freaks)
Steve Guntli
Host of Puppet Masters, Castle Freaks
Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks
Episode: Prom Night III: The Last Kiss vol 1 (w/ Puppet Masters/Castle Freaks)
Nick White
Author, Sweet and Low
Author
Episode: Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2 vol. 3 (w/ Nick White) redux
April Wolfe
Writer and journalist; host of Switchblade Sisters and Who Shot Ya
Maximum Fun / Switchblade Sisters / Who Shot Ya
Episode: Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2 vol. 2 (w/ April Wolfe) redux
Tyler MacIntyre
Director of Patchwork and Tragedy Girls
Director, Patchwork; Tragedy Girls
Episode: Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2 vol. 1 (w/ Tyler MacIntyre) redux
Janel Schermerhorn
Guest familiar with Prom Night and invited on the show
Episode: Prom Night 1980 (w/ Janel Schermerhorn) redux
Clint Worthington
Drunken master of the Alcohol Hollywood Podcast
AlcoholiWood
Episode: Friday the 13th The Final Chapter vol 5 (w/ Clint Worthington) redux
Mandi Bossard
Pop culture and horror commentator known for TikTok channel
Self/Guest
Episode: In The Mouth of Madness (w/ Mandi Bossard)
Amy Pascale
Author of Joss Whedon, a biography
Amy Pascale (Author)
Episode: Friday the 13th The Final Chapter vol 4 (w/ Amy Pascale) redux

Hosts

Patrick Hamilton
Host guiding discussion; drives analysis and humor around horror characters.
Gena Radcliffe
Co-host and discussion partner on horror characters; provides critique and humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 419 ratings
  • Y’all are fabulous

    Thanks for the funny takes on Friday the 13th and for practicing your right to free speech. I disagree with your take on part 5 but agree wholeheartedly with your political statements!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nessie
    United States2 months ago
  • Can’t help themselves

    Discovered this podcast a few days ago. Listened to a couple episodes. It was OK.

    Of course, couldn’t just talk movies. Had to insert their misinformed, divisive political opinion into their show. No one cares about your MSNBC fueled opinions

    Low rent.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Zombie Tombie
    United States6 months ago
  • Much love from mpls!

    I love you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RiverviewLagoonMain
    United States6 months ago
  • Gina FTW!!!

    The first podcast in a long time (maybe ever?!) to use the word “nonplussed” appropriately and accurately. Forever fan 😱🙀❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prty&smrt
    United States9 months ago
  • The best part of any horror movie - the characters

    Great podcast. I heard about it from a guest appearance on some other podcast, I had to seek it out the second I heard the focus was on characters. It has quickly become one of my favourite horror podcasts.

    The first Friday the 13th is one of my most watched movies, so I was really happy to start from the earliest episodes of the podcast to hear the detailed breakdown and discussion of my favourite part of any horror movie - the characters.

    I don’t know if I have a favourite kill but Annie is ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SakichiiSakura
    Australiaa year ago

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Guests and topics receive positive reception for variety and expertise.
Some negative feedback notes moments of sharp tension or harsh takes, but many appreciate the energy and camaraderie.
The humor blends well with deep dives into character motivations and franchise lore.
Listeners praise chemistry between hosts and guests, calling the show entertaining and insightful.
Overall, the show is viewed as a fun yet knowledgeable hub for horror fans.

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Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2 vol. 3 (w/ Nick White) redux
Q: Nick, how'd you blow it?
Nick responds by discussing his early exposure to Prom Night 2, his interest in the film, and how the interview approach evolved; he emphasizes curiosity about the production and ending, and reflects on the film's reception and his own work.
Friday the 13th The Final Chapter vol 3 (w/ Jeremy Kasten) redux
Q: What was it like directing Crispin Glover in a role that's so iconic today?
The guest explains that Crispin Glover brought intense commitment and a risk-taking energy to the role, making the character unforgettable and elevating the film's visual rhythm.
Friday the 13th The Final Chapter vol 5 (w/ Clint Worthington) redux
Q: How does Rob's character compare to other horror heroes or antiheroes in the franchise?
Rob is viewed as a well-meaning but ultimately overwhelmed hunter whose lack of preparedness and flawed approach contrast with Jason's ruthless efficiency, making Rob a tragic but sympathetic figure rather than a true adversary.
Friday the 13th The Final Chapter vol 5 (w/ Clint Worthington) redux
Q: What stood out most to you about the climactic battle and how the film handles the final twist?
The panel agrees that the climactic sequence is both brutal and visually striking, with Tommy's blood-and-muck transformation symbolizing a shift in heroism, while the end-quote twist leaves a door open for future installments and fan speculation.
Friday the 13th Part 3D vol 4 (with Phil Gonzales) redux
Q: What was your first experience with the Friday the 13th franchise?
Phil describes his upbringing with horror cinema, the way his family watched movies together, and how Part 6 particularly influenced his view of the series and its slasher beats, establishing a frame of reference for the later Part 3D discussion.

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Two horror-focused hosts unpack the characters at the center of iconic and emerging genre titles, balancing detailed analysis of kills, character arcs, and production quirks with humor and pop-culture riffs. Episodes regularly feature guests from film criticism, horror culture, and genre filmmaking, offering both scholarly context and fan enthusiasm. The show stands out for its enthusiastic fandom, willingness to roast flaws while praising craft, and a rotating guest lineup that broadens perspectives on franchise history, aesthetics, and audience reception.

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