Kill By Kill: Talking Horror Characters One Death At A Time
We Write GoodIn 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 515 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryAfter ShowsTV & Film | |||
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- 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 Podcasts5Nessie
United States5 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 Podcasts1Zombie TombieUnited States8 months ago - Much love from mpls!
I love you guys!
Apple Podcasts5RiverviewLagoonMainUnited States9 months ago - Gina FTW!!!
The first podcast in a long time (maybe ever?!) to use the word “nonplussed” appropriately and accurately. Forever fan 😱🙀❤️
Apple Podcasts5Prty&smrtUnited Statesa year 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.
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Apple Podcasts | #28 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #66 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #77 | Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  France/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film History |
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This show digs into horror cinema by focusing on characters, deaths, and the storytelling choices behind iconic scenes. Across episodes the hosts mix affectionate nostalgia with sharp critique, often bringing in guests from related horror media to unpack production context, trends in the genre, and cultural subtexts. The format blends thorough analysis with humor and repartee, making dense film history approachable for fans and industry listeners alike. A notable strength is the ongoing chemistry between the hosts and the rotating guest roster, which keeps conversations fresh while still centering character-driven discussion rather than just gore or franchise lore.
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