Kill Streak
By Eric Gosselin, Michael Price
Brought to you by filmmakers, friendz, and horror dudez Eric Gosselin and Mike Price.
Kill StreakFeb 15, 2022
209. Psycho II (1983)
Anthony Perkins returns to the iconic role of Norman Bates after 23 years in PSYCHO II. It's a sequel that was made soon after Hitchcock died...almost like he would have been against it's very existence.
Join us as we discuss Norman's latest adventure!
208. Psycho (1960)
Join us as we begin our foray into the Psycho franchise. First up, of course, the all-time classic Hitchcock thriller (proto-slasher?) PSYCHO starring the wonderful Anthony Perkins. Full disclosure: I accidentally wrote "Anthony Hopkins" before I caught myself.
In our 3rd segment we discuss our favorite Hitchcock films.
207. The Exorcist: Believer (2023) and Immaculate (2024)
We're playing a bit of clean up and covering two more religion themed horror movies, David Gordon Green's THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER and IMMACULATE.
206. The First Omen (2024) and Series Ranking and Wrap-up!
Join us as we say goodbye (for now) to The Omen franchise and discuss the brand new film THE FIRST OMEN.
In our final segment we hand out our superlatives, rank the franchise entrees, and announce next week's movies.
205. The Omen (2006)
THE OMEN drops right in the first wave of the remake craze of the aughts, and it's...verrrrrry similar to the original story-wise. Does it justify it's existence? Listen and find out!
204. Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
Damien is NOT back. Delia is here! She's basically Damien, though...but a girl.
This week we're discussing the made for TV OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING!
203. Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
Damien is back and in his 30s even though only 3 years have elapsed in real time. WHAT YEAR IS IT? We don't know!
In our final segment we triumphantly return to a beloved segment: COLON EXAM!
202. Damien: Omen II (1978) and Late Night with the Devil (2023)
An expert once said "1978 was a big year for horror." HALLOWEEN, and DAWN OF THE DEAD were released. Also, DAMIEN: OMEN II! Does it reach the heights of the two previously mentioned movies? No! Of course not. Don't be stupid. Is it good? Listen and find out.
In our final segment we discuss the recently released LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
201. The Omen (1976)
This week we are talking about Richard Donner's mega-hit THE OMEN. It's classy, and so are we.
200. TWO HUNDREDTH EPISODE EXTRAVAGANZA! and Society (1989)
Join us as we celebrate hitting the milestone of 200 episodes! Wow! We discuss our BEST/WORST/and MOST SURPRISING movies we've covered so far, discuss the body-horror splatterpiece SOCIETY, and have a special SCORED TO DEATH with the voice of Kill Streak himself, Ryan Martin.
Also, a brief correction: Eric said the beginning of a song reminded him of Thriller, but he meant to say Beat It.
199. 976-EVIL II: The Astral Factor (1992) and Series Ranking and Wrap-up
What if you took 976-EVIL and made it even less relevant to it's central premise of a demonic hotline? You get 976-EVIL II.
In our final segment we rank the 2 films, plus announce the special one-off movie we're going to cover for EPISODE 200!
198. 976-EVIL (1988)
Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger himself, makes his directorial debut about a devilish hotline that ruins the lives of two cousins named Spike and Hoax. Do people even know what hotlines are anymore?
In our final segment we listen to and discuss horror themed 1-900 numbers!
Check out the video playlist here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdA92LEc-0R8r2HlqXzbChuVmgprjBXr&si=AazP0zuBgBjYZgwA
197. V/H/S/85 (2023) and Series Ranking and Wrap-up
We've reached the end of the road with the V/H/S series (for now, there is another one coming out this year). Join us as we discuss V/H/S/85
In our final segment we give out our superlatives and rank all six movies AND announce our next series.
196. V/H/S/99 (2022) and Southbound (2015)
V/H/S is back with 5 turn of the century tales of horror...well actually most of them are pretty light on the horror.
In our 3rd segment we discuss the 2015 anthology movie featuring many V/H/S alum, SOUTHBOUND!
195. V/H/S/94 (2021)
The V/H/S series gets rebooted in this retro entry that features cryptids, cults, and white supremacists.
In our third segment we are joined by Eric's wife Jessica with a new game called Them's the Breaks: Timelines of Terror (still workshopping the name).
194. V/H/S Viral (2014)
People often say to us "Hey, you're really obsessed with that phone camera of yours and making the ultimate viral video." To which we say "Hey bro, haven't you ever wanted to be part of something bigger?"
V/H/S VIRAL is a movie about that.
193. V/H/S 2 (2013)
This week we're covering the second installment in the found-footage anthology series V/H/S 2. We still don't know why the slashes are there!
In our final segment, Price gives a history lesson/administers a pop quiz to Eric about the history of home video formats!
192. V/H/S (2012)
This found footage anthology movie is a real who's-who of working horror movie directors!
This is the film that spawned 5 sequels. Is it any good? Listen and find out.
191. Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman (2000)
Jack's back! That's right, your old pal Jack Frost is up to his old tricks once again, this time on a tropical island (Santa Clarita, California).
In our final segment we wrap up the year by naming our favorite non-Kill Streak horror movies we watched in 2023, our favorite Kill Streak movie we watched in 2023, and best and worst series we covered this year.
We're off for 2 weeks! Enjoy the holidays.
190. Jack Frost (1997)
We ring in the holidays with JACK FROST, a low-budget direct to video horror comedy that is best known for being a fun box in the video store. How does it hold up? Listen and find out.
In our final segment we discuss seemingly innocuous Christmas movies that are actually scary!
189. Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992)
In this episode we ask the question: What is a badge of silence?? We never answer that question.
Join us as we wrap up the Maniac Cop trilogy!
188. Maniac Cop 2 (1990)
You have the right to remain silent...forever...again! That's right, Matt Cordell is back and even more rotted than last time. We're talking MANIAC COP 2!
Stay tuned until our 3rd segment unveil something very very special. Hivahaw nìmwey!
187. Maniac Cop (1988)
Matt Cordell is a boy in blue making the streets of NYC run red with blood in William Lustig's MANIAC COP. Join us as we discuss this sleazy banger starring Tom Atkins, Bruce Cambell, and Robert Z'dar!
186. The Thing (2011) and Series Ranking and Wrap-up
This week we discuss the 2011 prequel to John Carpenter's The Thing.
After, we put our Things away, hand out superlatives, and rank the series!
185. The Thing (1982)
This week we discuss John Carpenter's The Thing. If you're a long time listener, you'll know that we've been pretty secretive about our opinions of this movie. Well, all truths will be brought to light. If you're new to the podcast, get ready for the hottest of takes.
Grab a bottle of J&B and listen!
184. The Thing From Another World (1951)
This week we're discussing THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD, a film (based on the novella WHO GOES THERE?) that inspired one of our personal favorite movies John Carpenter's THE THING.
We here at Kill Streak openly admit that we don't watch a ton of pre-1960s horror films, so this one is a little out of our "comfort zone". How did it play for us? Listen and find out!
183. Hellraiser (2022) and Series Ranking and Wrap-up
We've reached the end of our 11 film journey through Hell and back.
This week we discuss Hulu's Hellraiser reboot, and then in our final segment we hand out our series superlatives, rankings, and announce the next franchise!
Happy Halloween!
182. Hellraiser: Revelations (2011) and Hellraiser: Judgement (2018)
Ah, the suffering. The sweet, sweet suffering.
This week we discuss 2 movies that were made to retain ownership of the Hellraiser IP. Is that fertile ground to create great art? The answer may surprise you.
181. Hellraiser: Deader (2005) and Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005)
We discuss BOTA the movies that Rick Bota directed and released in 2005. Once again we find ourselves in Romania.
DEADER follows investigative journalist Amy Klein as she infiltrates a mysterious death defying cult called the Deaders. HELLWORD introduces us to a group of college kids going to a total rager!
180. Hellraiser: Inferno (2000) and Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002)
We have entered the direct to video/DVD era of the Hellraiser saga, and this week we're covering TWO movies.
First up is Scott Derrickson's directorial debut about a crooked cop who runs afoul of a Cenobite serial killer.
Then, we discuss the first of three Rick Bota Hellraiser joints, this time about a crooked husband who runs afoul of murderous Cenobites.
179. Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) and Lord of Illusions (1995)
Pinhead goes to space in the 4th entry in the ongoing Hellrasier saga, also we got to 18th century France and present day New York City (1996).
Also we discuss Clive Barker's 3rd and final? feature film LORD OF ILLUSIONS
178. Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) and Nightbreed (1990)
In this week's episode we discuss the first and maybe only (I guess we'll find out soon enoug) Hellrasier movie to feature a Cenobite that shoots CDs from it's mouth? HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH!
Also, we discuss Clive Barker's directorial follow up to HELLRAISER, NIGHTBREED (specifically the director's cut).
177. Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)
Kirsty, Julia, and their old pals the Cenobites are back and ready to P-A-R-T-Y? Cuz they gotta! Open up your Lament Configuration and join us as we discuss HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II.
I really get sick of writing these descriptions. Does anyone read them? Write in and lemme know.
In our final segment we talk about horror movie doctors.
176. Hellraiser (1987)
Get ready for all the pleasure and pain you can handle. That's right, Kill Streak is covering Clive Barker's HELLRAISER. Submit to our will as we discuss Pinhead and his merry band of stone cold freaks. Come to daddy!
175. Slumber Party Massacre (2021)
Slumber Party Massacre gets a reboot in this 2021 South African shot SyFy Original (by way of Shout Factory).
In the final segment we hand out our series superlatives, rank the series entries, and announce the next franchise we're covering!
174. Slumber Party Massacre III (1990)
What happens when a group of nubile blondes (well, one has a red wig) throw a slumber party? Ya best believe a driller killer shows up!
Finally, we present to you the long-awaited episode covering SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE III!
BONUS EPISODE: Disease, Decay, Deformity, Disorder
Just when you thought you'd be getting an episode about Slumber Party Massacre 3, we throw you a curveball!
We interrupt our SPM series with this special ep where we run down our 5 body horror / disease horror / generally feel bad about your physical self horror picks. Why? Listen and find out!
The song played between segments is "Body Terror Song" by AJJ and you can find them here https://www.ajjtheband.com/
173. Slumber Party Massacre 2 (1987)
The Driller Killer is back...sort of...He's kind of a dream? He looks completely different...and at one point he becomes real? This week we're talking about the loopy sequel to The Slumber Party Massacre.
In our final segment we celebrate this music-heavy movie with a Ghostchella, a horror movie band music festival!
172. The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Grab your most revealing negligee and head on over to Kill Streak's slumber party! Hope none of us get killed with phallus-like drills.
We begin our new series with The Slumber Party Massacre!
171. Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Jaws is back, with a vengeance.
Plus series rankings and wrap-up.
170. Jaws 3-D (1983)
Jaws attacks Sea World.
169. Jaws 2 (1978)
Bruce is back, and he's hungry for teens.
168. Jaws (1975)
A little known movie about a mayor in distress.
167. It: Chapter 2 (2019)
How do you make a sequel to one of the biggest horror movies of all time? Probably not like this.
AUDIO NOTE: Eric is on a new set up. Forgive any sort of extraneous noise!
166. It (2017)
Pennywise returns, but this time to the big screen. That's right, the gloves are off in this R-rated smash hit that has distinctly Stranger Things vibes. How do we feel about this adaptation? Listen and find out!
Also, in our 3rd segment we Mike and Eric Go to the Movies and discuss another Stephen King adaptation that's currently in theaters: The Boogeyman.
165. Stephen King's It (1990) Part 2
In this week's episode we discuss the 2nd half of the It miniseries. How does it stack against the first half? Listen and find out!
In our final segment we serve up horrific meals for each other!
164. Stephen King's It (1990) Part 1
This week we're talking about the first half (about 92 minutes in if you're watching on Max...up to the bathtub scene...you'll know the one) of the 1990 TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's magnum opus IT! This was initially aired over 2 nights, so that's what we're doing too!
163. Critters Attack! (2019)
Critters get a reboot / soft sequel in this sort of made for TV flick.
In our final segment we rank all of the Critters films and reveal our next series!
162. Critters 4 (1992)
Oh no! The Critters are in space...where they originally came from.
161. Critters 3
The Critters attack an apartment building! It's like Evil Dead Rise, only with Critters.
WARNING: The 3rd segment should not be listened to around children! Honestly, this whole podcast shouldn't be listened to around children.