Kill Count movie poll
🕑 Added 2021-01-14 20:28:47 +0000 UTCHi patrons! It's been a while since I've done a poll to have you help me pick a movie for the Kill Count, so let's do that now! Shudder is sponsoring an episode in February and I'd like to cover something available on their platform. I've narrowed it down to the following 10 choices. A couple of notes here:
- FEEL FREE TO PICK AS MANY CHOICES AS YOU'D LIKE
- The results of this poll aren't necessarily binding. A lot of things go into deciding which movies get covered, so there may be other factors that end up overpowering the poll results. Notably, I haven't seen all the movies on this list, so it's possible that when I watch one I decide it's not suitable for the Kill Count (I'm skeptical of Ichi, for instance - I've heard grotesque things lol). Still, this poll will be a very important factor in my decision, and I will try to adhere to the popular choices as much as I'm able to.
Thanks, everyone! Excited to see what you pick!
BRIEF NOTES ON THE FILMS:
- A Bay of Blood (1971) - Italian giallo film by Mario Bava. Notoriously gory; inspired the Friday 2 "double spear" impalement kill.
- Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) - Very meta, satirical horror comedy that follows a killer trying to make himself famous like Jason and Michael.
- Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) - Low budget indie film starring Michael Rooker as a serial killer.
- Humanoids from the Deep (1980) - Schlocky sci-fi horror produced by Roger Corman, who notoriously took control of the film away from its director Barbara Peeters to add a lot more gore and nudity.
- Ichi the Killer (2001) - Japanese film by Takashi Miike, director of Audition. I don't know much about it other than it's known for being EXTREMELY graphic and disturbing in several ways.
- One Cut of the Dead (2017) - Japanese zombie flick that has been very well received by critics, currently sitting at a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score (with an 87% audience rating).
- Pieces (1982) - A nearly nonsensical but very gory Spanish-American-Puerto Rican production about a killer who uses his victim's body parts for a jigsaw puzzle. One of Eli Roth's favorite movies.
- Scare Package (2020) - An anthology film exclusive to Shudder featuring a bunch of (sometimes VERY gory) horror shorts tied together by an overarching narrative of some dudes working at a video store.
- Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988) - A super schlocky horror "comedy" with a bunch of scream queens in a mall and a very shitty puppet villain named Uncle Impy.
- Tammy and the T-Rex (1994) - Ever want to see Denise Richards fall in love with a dinosaur? Here's your chance! A mostly ridiculous movie that is "saved" as much as it can be by some truly spectacular kills.
Comments
Mark Lynn
Urban Legend (1998) and its two sequels, and Prom Night franchise
Mojo167776
I really think Ichi the Killer should be it, would be great to have more Asian movies on dead meat, let alone a pretty fucked up one too!
Mark Lynn
More of these movie polls please 🙏🏼
Logan Arnold
I'm absolutely happy with whatever is picked, but y'all are really sleeping on Pieces. That's a wild experience 😂
How can I not vote for a film called Tammy and the T Rex
Matt Monfils
I emailed about "Behind the Mask" a long time ago lol.....it's amazing! It's worthy of a kill count AND a podcast episode 😋❤️
Marian
Urban Legend
John
I just saw Pieces for the first time last year and that's just balls out crazy fun. Legit old school slasher with some really great kills and an excellently over the top performance by Linda Day George. Even if it doesn't make the kill count you guys should definitely check it out sometime.
Julia Sullivan
As much as I love this movie, you and another commenter convinced me of this sad truth. A commentary track would work but that's probably it.
Anthony Longo
When I first found this channel and binged the hell out of it, the 2 movies I was shocked to see not yet covered were Behind the Mask and Hatchet. So gimme some Leslie! Although, I recently watched Slimeball and OMG what a movie 😂 I think it would be fun to do one Full Moon kill count a month cuz they're so wild and funny. I highly suggest "Trophy Heads" free on Tubi
Iain Kerr
It is on Shudder.
Angelina May
Would love to see yours and Chelsea's reactions to the"twist" from a filmmaking standpoint.
Angelina May
One Cut of the Dead should be a podcast film, doesn't fit the Kill Count rules.
Kaleb Rhodes
Oooo I know I love it I just want everyone to be able to experience it hhehehe
krystina alfonso
...it's not great lmaooo
krystina alfonso
Def check out the commentary track for tammy!
krystina alfonso
Both have commentary tracks!
krystina alfonso
You can also listen to the commentary track!
krystina alfonso
There's also a commentary track on it
krystina alfonso
You can listen to the commentary track that has a few references in there!
Reade McCardell
It's a crooked gem of a movie, Terry. I gently recommend it.
Reade McCardell
I voted for Ichi...and I think you will find it excessively repulsive.
Terry Madeley
The description of Pieces reminds me of The House That Jack Built.
Tell It Animated
Tammy and the T-Rex and Humanoids are my picks, but I'm sure you'd do them all justice
RyLaw
I just watched bowl-o-rama last night along with their commentary track, what an insane movie. a kill count on it would be awesome
RyLaw
Oh my god, please Tammy and the T-Rex. If not my second pick is Sorority babes in the slime bowl orama, I just watched it last night along with your commentary track. keep up the good work y'all!
RyLaw
they just reviewed it on the podcast last week!
James Sumner
i stan Miike very earnestly, and even though he's known for shock content I think that overshadows his subtleties and innovative narratives angles and sincere depictions of different types of outcasts. Audition and Ichi have some truly inspired and virtuoso bits, but Dead Or Alive 2: Birds (nominally yakuza so not really Dead Meat's wheelhouse) legit has my favorite sentimental evocations of childhood
Michael Brito
Just watched “Hunter Hunter”....... it would be right up your alley James and Chelsea! Can’t wait for your next batch!
Jewels
Since you can vote more than one, I did vote for it out of sheer curiosity. But I think maybe we need to time to find and watch this movie before he covers it.
Jewels
It would be my second choice if Leslie Vernon wasn't on there. But I literally emailed him asking him to cover Behind the Mask so I have to vote for it.
franz Ferdinand
Been hoping for Leslie Vernon for a very long time. But also, when James describes movies like he'll be miserable having to watch it, I can't help but vote. I love the kill counts, but the schadenfreude I get from watching kill counts like I'll Always Know is something I can't resist. Sorry James
Jordan Sanabria
Good thing Shudder is sponsoring the episode if it does get chosen 😉
Jordan Sanabria
You had me at “Puerto Rican” lmao. It’s pretty definitively not going to win but I’m gonna check it out anyway, and now I have a bunch more to add to my watchlist 🥳
Won't lie, I've never heard of any of them but Henry. I do however vote for myself to be on 'What's Your Favorite Scary Movie'... and for you to Kill Count Hellraiser this year. Not doing so would be a waste of good suffering...
ATRO
How is the Bowl-o-Rama not leading by a long shot here. So disappointed in my fellow meaties! 😅😉
Ezra G
I'd love to see a kill count of Ichi the Killer specifically because I've heard grotesque things. I'm always extra excited when you cover something that's a little too extreme for me, since it gives me a comfortable way to learn about a movie I wouldn't be able to handle otherwise!
Jacob Schneider
The guy who directed Tammy and the T-rex also directed the infamously horrible film "Mac and Me"
Iain Kerr
Those of you not voting for Bowl-o-Rama have no idea what you're missing out on. That kill count would be... something else.
JJ Miller
BAY OF BLOOD is legendary, depressing it’s that low
Markel D Brown
It was interesting…. LoL!
AdrianElCritico
Pieces only has 118 votes? A tragedy.
Steavie Friedrich
I have seen the Bowl-a-rama movie myself and would love to see you take a crack at it.
John Carr
I know it’s less popular, but a good friend was an AD on Scare Package, if you wanted to connect with the filmmakers!
Charles Snow
Honestly I'm here for you, your team, and your show; everything else is just frosting on the cake. It doesn't matter what you cover. Just have fun.
Robin Hougaard
I would love to see some of Takashi Miike's films getting kill counted, Ichi might be a little extreme as a first, but I ain't gonna say no to it. I would recommend The Happiness of the Katakuris or One miss call. ;)
Bradley Bishop
I watched the Slime Bowl-a-rama. it was.... a watch....
Kaleb Rhodes
Everyone turn out for Tammy and the T-rex PLEASE it is fantastically bad like so bad
Nicole Jackson
I've never seen any of these. I voted for the one that sounded the most funny.
William Emery Poundstone
He hasn't even done Psycho! I'd also like to see him do Stepford Wives and The Fog. And there's dozens of Giallo and Slasher movies out there.
Cory Ruiz
wish you were doing one for Haunt! would be such a good episode in the future
Adam Oz
I kinda agree, but I'd rather see him do meta/comedy, foreign, and cult-favorite horror movies. It's good to diversify and represent the genre as a whole better like this.. Either way, I'm just happy we get new Kill Counts.
William Emery Poundstone
I'm getting sick of all these corny low budget movies that James seems to be covering. Can we go back to the classics?
Julian Dene
Iccchhhhiiii!
JamesLikeWrestling13
Really hope Tammy wins, because no offense, i really want to see more Older and Obscure Movies. because mostly all that Get's covered are Newer Movies, kinda want a Change.
nash sanadiki
I'd love to see Henry Portrait of a Serial killer, why isn't Audition on the list lol lost my appetite after that movie
Beatrice Elvira Moreno
I was wondering if those were ever going to be done. The kills in the movies are pretty legit, especially the first one.
Pizzaboy Mike
Ichi the killer is a freakin’ classic babyyyyyy oh my god I hope you do it some day!
Alithria
Definitely enjoy the Japanese ones entered here! Need more representation from the east their movies are great in my opinion!
Nat Phensiriphand
Oh, I just wanna hear the Jurassic Park references you'd make for Tammy and the T-Rex!
Richard Cross
I haven’t seen “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” in years, and it’s pretty hard to find. Is it available to buy/rent anywhere?
Jessica Curtis
I hope one of the more “silly” movies wins out; Henry and Ichi are preeeeetty intense.
krystina alfonso
Tammy is also a commentary track!
Andrew the Elder
Looking forward to Ichi especially, but I'm curious; are the Victor Crowley/Hatchet movies on your radar yet? The series stars your favorite stuntman/Jason, Kane Hodder!!
krystina alfonso
You can always listen to the commentary!
krystina alfonso
There's a commentary track!
Christopher Nichols
I'll speak up for Humanoids from the Deep. Think the story of Peeters vs. Corman vying for control of the film is extremely interesting, speaking to the long term struggle of female voices in the horror genre. Also the plot has some parallels to H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth, which I love. (I'd really love a Kill Count for Stuart Gordon's Dagon some day.) Fish monsters and other aquatic beasties in general are great horror monsters.
Christian Weersink
Recently watched Bay of Blood on Shudder (using code deadmeat) and it was pretty okay! Looks like it's pretty far behind on the vote though.
Rachel Snead
Love the Bay of Blood and Ichi the Killer inclusions! Mario Bava and Takashi Miike are two of my favorite directors
horacefarbuckle
I beg of you, please do NOT do One Cut of the Dead -- it's a great movie, but it HAS to be experienced without knowing what happens. "No spoilers" is over-used, but not for this movie.
Adam Lipkin
I want to see all of these, of course, but Sorority Babes is a late-night classic from when I was young, and while I'm sure it's aged TERRIBLY, I'd love to see James's take on it.
Luna
I honestly picked Ichi because its the only one I know. Saw it wayyyy back on YT in my more edgy days and even then it was a looooot. Maybe if you do it have a ...not so bad one before and after?
Joe Sundy
Some great choices here! Super excited for whichever wins!
thinty9
Ichi is definitely not something you'd want to do, there's a lot of sexual violence throughout the film
Goth Ravager
I did a little dance when I saw Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon on the list lol
Owen W
I would have loved to see Bay of Blood, but I guess that's a no on that.
RogueSpartan113
Of course one at a time (don’t overwork yourself. Please do one a week if it comes down to it. They all seem interesting.
RogueSpartan113
I’d like to see all of these.
Nicole Parreira
Thank you, Mac! Couldn’t agree more!! I mean—It’s Paul Walker!
Teo Laurich
I love One Cut of the Dead, but i dont know if it is a good Kill Count Movie. Still voted for it and Ichi the Killer
Trent Seibel
Behind the Mask is amazing with great cameos
Jewels
I've never heard of the slime bowl o rama one but am intrigued. That being said, Behind the Mask is such a different and fun take on the genre, I really want to see a kill count on it
Alex Clarke
Sorority Babes is so fucking bad its good!
Mac Martin
Tammy and the T Rex has a part where Paul Walker’s brain is in a jar of jello and has an orgasm. It’s magical.
Dayne Holthaus
I remember the ending to pieces being creepy as hell!
Evan Bolick
Tammy is inevitable! And why isn't Avengers on the list? Or John Wick!? ;-)
Hanna Nicole
One cut of the dead was hella rad
Jayson
I think Ichi might be a bit too much for the kill count
Nicole Parreira
PLEASE, TAMMY AND THE T-REX ! That would be a dream come true!!
Craig M.
Pieces! Haha what an awful movie....lets do it!
TheNerdyBassist
Came upon Behind the Mask years ago by accident, and I fell in love with it. Scott Wilson was a truly amazing actor
A. Michael Liska
I'm not going to lie I picked these off of the crazy titles alone. I voted T-Rex and bowlerama!
Crazy Jimothy (6’2)
ICHI THE KILLER? You better find a sponsor for that one LOL