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Rewind or Die – Cult Movies, Trash Cinema, and Deep Dives

Rewind or Die is a comedy podcast about movies that are weird, wild, or way more important to us than they probably should be.Hosted by three friends with strong opinions and questionable priorities, each episode dives headfirst into a different cult classic, box office bomb, or nostalgic fever dream from the video store era. Expect deep movie breakdowns, absurd tangents, pointless arguments, unhinged theories, and the occasional debate over things like cursed action figures, haunted Chuck E

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Halloween 4: The Return of Basic Cable

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2025/10/31

Michael Myers is back… on basic cable. The Rewind or Die crew dives headfirst into Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers — the slasher sequel that refuses to die, still plays on TV every October, and somehow feels like the coziest apocalypse ever filmed.Adam, Jeff, and Steve break down the mask that looks like a haunted department store mannequin, Donald Pleasence’s all-caps performance art, and how this modest little sequel accidentally invented the modern “legacy reboot.” It’s horror comfort

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81:33

Halloween III (1982): Season of the Witch – The One...

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2025/10/28

The Rewind or Die crew dives into Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) — the Halloween movie without Michael Myers but with killer commercials, cursed masks, Tom Atkins, and enough shamrock-shake chaos to melt your TV. And somehow, it’s the one that makes the most sense in 2025.This week, Adam, Jeff, and Steve break down John Carpenter’s weirdest sequel — a corporate horror fever dream of apocalyptic TV mind control, ancient druids, and pure ‘80s madness. Along the way: the rise of Tom Atkins

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75:43

Halloween II (1981) – The Night Evil Worked a Double...

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2025/10/23

Michael Myers never punched out — he just moved to the night shift.In this deliriously fun deep dive, the Rewind or Die crew clocks in for Halloween II (1981) — the rare sequel that doesn’t even let its characters rest. Adam, Jeff, and Steve break down Carpenter’s Budweiser-fueled script, Loomis’ screaming marathon, Jamie Lee Curtis’ nap-heavy performance, and the empty hospital with the world’s worst staffing plan.They get into why this movie accidentally invented the “immediate sequel,” how

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87:20

Halloween (1978): The $300,000 Movie That Terrified...

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2025/10/17

John Carpenter made Halloween for three hundred thousand dollars and accidentally rewired the entire horror genre. In this kickoff to the Rewind or Die Halloween mega-block, Adam, Jeff, and Steve dive into the indie nightmare that turned small-town suburbia into the scariest place on Earth.They break down how Carpenter’s minimalist direction, Debra Hill’s grounded writing, and Jamie Lee Curtis’ debut created the blueprint for every slasher that followed. From the haunting simplicity of that

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65:03

They Live (1988) – John Carpenter’s Alien Conspiracy,...

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2025/10/10

John Carpenter’s They Live isn’t just a movie — it’s a prophecy wrapped in a suplex.Adam, Jeff, and Steve throw on the sunglasses to see the truth: the 1980s were ruled by aliens, Reaganomics, and bad cable reception.This episode’s got it all:• Rowdy Roddy Piper’s finest hour (and finest mullet)• The six-minute alley fight that changed history• Bubblegum flights, hat tier lists, and why Mr. Belvedere got hurt sitting down• Carpenter’s rage, capitalism’s collapse, and Steve ranking sunglasses like

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45:05

Prince of Darkness (1987) – John Carpenter’s Slime,...

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2025/10/06

Grab your glow-in-the-dark chalice and kneel before the jar—because the Rewind or Die crew is cracking open John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness (1987), aka the cursed VHS that feels like Taco Bell at 2 a.m. Adam, Jeff, and Steve dive headfirst into Carpenter’s middle-child of the “Apocalypse Trilogy,” complete with glowing slime, grad students who should’ve dropped the class, dream transmissions from 1999, and Alice Cooper stabbing people with a bike frame like it’s just another Tuesday.We’re

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52:57

John Carpenter’s The Fog (1980) – Ghost Sailors, Fog...

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2025/10/03

John Carpenter followed Halloween with glowing mist, cursed gold, and hook-wielding ghost sailors. We dive deep into The Fog (1980) — the production, the reshoots that saved it, Adrienne Barbeau’s lighthouse DJ vibes, Tom Atkins’ mustache magic, and yes… that 2005 remake disaster.It’s spooky season, Carpenter season, and VHS nostalgia chaos only Rewind or Die can deliver. Subscribe, rewind, and don’t step on the grass.

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97:53

Christine (1983) – John Carpenter’s Killer Car,...

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2025/09/26

It’s 1983, John Carpenter teams up with Stephen King, and the result is… a car that straight-up murders people. Christine is part horror, part puberty metaphor, and part demolition derby.In this episode of Rewind or Die, Adam, Jeff, and Steve chase down cursed automobiles, rant about VHS rentals, Frostys in yellow cups, and why the Oakland A’s are basically the Incredible Hulk of baseball. Plus: Carpenter’s ‘director jail’ era, King’s cocaine-fueled writing spree, and more tangents than Christine

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45:09

Sneakers (1992) — Robert Redford, Pizza, and Paranoia

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2025/09/21

Robert Redford is gone at 89, so the guys dropped a bonus episode on his paranoid cult classic Sneakers (1992). It’s dad-heist cinema at its peak: pizza debates, dial-up hacking, Sidney Poitier staying calm, and Dan Aykroyd screaming about conspiracies.Adam, Jeff, and Steve dive into the plot, the legendary cast (Redford, River Phoenix, David Strathairn, Ben Kingsley, Mary McDonnell), and why this 90s thriller still works today. They talk the box office, its endless cable-TV run, and how Sneakers

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41:04

Action Jackson: Craig T. Nelson Does Karate, Cinema...

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2025/09/19

Carl Weathers goes full action hero in Action Jackson (1988), a movie that deserved an entire franchise but got left in the VHS aisle. We break down why this cult classic still rules, how Craig T. Nelson’s tuxedo karate is both insane and perfect, why Vanity steals scenes, and why Carl Weathers should’ve been mentioned in the same breath as Stallone, Schwarzenegger, and Willis. It’s part comedy, part tribute, all 80s action chaos.

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25:39

Rewind or Die BONUS: Weapons (2025) – Julia Garner...

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2025/09/13

What if a movie wasn’t a movie but a raccoon-written fever dream? That’s Weapons (2025): Julia Garner weaponizes anxiety, Josh Brolin shows up with mulch and a shotgun, and every frame looks like an A24 trailer about haunted Bass Pro Shops.Adam, Jeff, and Steve try to survive Zach Cregger’s chaos, debate whether Weapons is art or a prank, and spiral into cinematic taser metaphors. Stick around—Louis is back next week for Action Jackson.

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51:03

The Last Boy Scout (1991): Bill Medley, Blown-Up...

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2025/09/12

Exploding footballs. Cigarettes in the rain. Bruce Willis at peak divorce energy.This week, the guys dive into The Last Boy Scout (1991) — the Shane Black/Tony Scott fever dream where football is corrupt, cars explode for no reason, and Bill Medley sings the most knockoff anthem in history. Adam calls it life-changing, Jeff brings the trivia (and the sighs), and Steve questions the league’s TV ratings.Follow along as we break down Bruce Willis’ weirdest career pocket, Damon Wayans’ indoor

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K-Pop Demon Hunter – The Glitter Apocalypse Nobody...

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2025/09/07

Boy bands. Demons. Glow sticks as holy weapons. That’s K-Pop Demon Hunter—a movie so insane it makes Point Break look like a documentary.Adam, Jeff, and Steve break down the glitter-soaked chaos: training montages, evil rival bands, fan calendars that seal hell itself, and a finale that might be the most accidental exorcism in film history.

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70:06

Rewind or Die: The Fugitive (1993) – Every Henhouse,...

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2025/09/05

Harrison Ford runs, Tommy Lee Jones doesn’t care, and The Fugitive (1993) still rules. Adam, Jeff, and Steve break down the dam jump, the train crash, the Oscar-winning marshals, and why this is the ultimate dad-thriller. Plus: mustard-on-fries discourse, forgotten TV origins, and whether U.S. Marshalsis more than just a TNT staple.Everything you love about ’90s thrillers: real stunts, real Chicago, and Tommy Lee Jones being the most competent man alive.

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47:03

Back to School (1986) — Rodney Dangerfield vs....

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2025/08/29

Rodney Dangerfield goes back to college, hires Kurt Vonnegut for his homework, and somehow beats Top Gun at the box office. In this week’s episode, we dive into Back to School (1986) — the VHS comedy classic with the legendary Triple Lindy, Robert Downey Jr. in gremlin mode, Pauly from Rocky, Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and Billy Zabka being the ultimate 80s villain.We break down how this Rodney Dangerfield comedy made $90 million, became a Comedy Central staple in the 90s, and why

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Point Break (1991) – Surfboards, Skydives, and...

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2025/08/23

Keanu Reeves is Johnny Utah, Patrick Swayze is Bodhi, and Gary Busey just wants two meatball subs. This week, Rewind or Die dives into Point Break (1991) — the surfing, skydiving, bank-robbing action classic that inspired The Fast and the Furious and an entire generation of adrenaline junkies.Join Adam, Jeff, and Producer Steve as they break down Kathryn Bigelow’s cult masterpiece — from the greatest foot chase in movie history to Anthony Kiedis’ unforgettable cameo. They nitpick Johnny Utah’s

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The ‘Burbs (1989) – Tom Hanks, Nosy Neighbors &...

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2025/08/16

What do you get when you mix Tom Hanks in a bathrobe, Bruce Dern with binoculars, Carrie Fisher rolling her eyes, Corey Feldman as a neighborhood hype man, and Joe Dante’s gift for suburban chaos? You get The ‘Burbs (1989), one of the weirdest and most beloved cult comedies of the late 80s.This week, Adam, Jeff, and Steve move into the cul-de-sac to break down every paranoid detail of Joe Dante’s dark comedy classic. They cover the legendary opening morning sequence, the trash-can curbside

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29:01

Timecop (1994) – Jean-Claude Van Damme Kicks Through...

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2025/08/10

Jean-Claude Van Damme is a time-traveling cop with a mullet powered by grief and LA Looks gel, and we are absolutelyhere for it. This week on Rewind or Die, Adam, Jeff, and Steve go deep on 1994’s Timecop—the rocket-sled-to-a-wall sci-fi action “classic” where politicians commit time crimes, Mia Sara explodes after ten minutes, and Ron Silver gets paradoxed into hamburger soup.We cover:Why Timecop might actually be more scientifically accurate than Primer (according to Adam, which is terrifying)The

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40:18

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) – Divorce, Deception & Domestic...

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2025/08/03

HELLOOOO, dear listeners! The boys are back and we’re kicking off our return with a deep dive into Mrs. Doubtfire, the heartwarming 1993 family comedy about—checks notes—identity fraud, stalking your ex-wife, and the healing power of latex prosthetics.Robin Williams delivers a legendary performance as Daniel Hillard: a man so determined to see his kids, he creates a fake Scottish nanny persona, passes a background check under false identity, and nearly kills James Bond with a lime. It’s emotional

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114:56

Back to the Future – Is Doc Brown a Ghost or Just Bad...

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2025/06/22

Great Scott! This week on Rewind or Die, the gang finally tackles one of the greatest movies of all time: Back to the Future (1985). Adam, Jeff, and Steve try to stay on track as they discuss plutonium-powered DeLoreans, teenage guitar solos, possible insurance fraud, and the subtle science of living behind a Burger King.Along the way, they question if Doc Brown is a ghost, whether Marty’s band name doomed his music career, and if the Save the Clocktower lady is the true hero of the franchise. Plus:

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