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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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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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16:08

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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71:17

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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40:24

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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22:42

Superman IV: The Quest For Less

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2025/06/19

After spending three and a half hours celebrating the majesty of Superman: The Movie, the gang does the only logical thing: follows it up with a bite-sized descent into Superman IV: The Quest for Peace—the Cannon Films spectacular that launched a villain made of solar power and bad ideas.Adam, Jeff, and Steve try to piece together the plot, physics, budget, and wig glue holding this thing together, while Louis bursts in with a passionate defense of Nuclear Man (and insists there was a toy line)

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88:00

Superman (1978) Part 3: Behind-the-Scenes Mayhem,...

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2025/06/16

In Part 3 of our Superman (1978) breakdown, we finally dive deep into the behind-the-scenes chaos that shaped one of the most iconic superhero movies of all time. We’re talking director drama, from Richard Donner’s original vision to the chaotic last-minute involvement of Richard Lester—this movie went through some serious production hurdles before it made it to theaters.We also take a closer look at the weirdly genius casting decisions, including Marlon Brando’s eccentric demands, and Gene

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64:42

Superman (1978) Part 2: Plot Breakdown, Flying Around...

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2025/06/15

In Part 2 of our Superman (1978) breakdown, we finally dive into the crazy plot of this iconic movie. From Superman's world-spinning time travel to the epic emotional stakes, we break down the film’s most wild moments and discuss how it still holds up today.We also dive deep into the behind-the-scenes madness, including the director shakeups that nearly derailed the whole production. Richard Donner started the film, but when things got too chaotic, they brought in Richard Lester to finish it,

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67:28

Superman (1978) Part 1: Bagels, Chaos, and the Birth...

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2025/06/13

In Part 1 of our Superman (1978) breakdown, we explore how this movie changed everything for the superhero genre, but not without a whole lot of behind-the-scenes chaos. We dive into how Superman wasn’t just about flying and saving the world—it was a production nightmare that somehow turned into a cultural icon.From Marlon Brando’s eccentric demands (including paying him in cash and his “talking bagel” Jor-El vision), to the unexpected drama with the directors, we break it all down. The movie’s

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23:16

The Unmade Spider-Man Movies: Mutants, Gravity Beams,...

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2025/06/12

Before Tobey Maguire ever suited up, Hollywood spent nearly 15 years trying—and failing—to make a Spider-Manmovie. In this Rewind or Die Shorts episode, Adam discovers the chaotic truth: in the 1980s, Spider-Man almost mutated into a monster, fought a gravity-crazed Doctor Octopus who said “Okey-dokey” after every crime, and eventually became part of a bizarre James Cameron sex-web saga involving rooftop monologues and lawsuits from every studio in existence.Jeff breaks it all down. Steve eats

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52:37

The Money Pit (1986) – Where Homeownership Meets...

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2025/06/08

Get ready to watch a house collapse—and not just literally! In this episode of Rewind or Die, Adam, Jeff, and Steve dive deep into The Money Pit, the 1986 comedy where Tom Hanks and Shelley Long discover that homeownership might just be the real nightmare. From rogue bathtubs to plumbing disasters, this movie takes slapstick to a whole new level.Is this the movie that launched Tom Hanks into America's heart? Does Spielberg’s name really mean anything? What would a Money Pit toy line look like? We

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15:44

On Thursdays We Talk Captain Ron

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2025/06/05

This week, the Rewind or Die studio descends into nautical madness as Louis bursts in with a Shark Tank–style pitchfor an all–Captain Ron podcast—Roncast. Assisted (silently) by Roy and fueled by a whiteboard full of delusion, Louis tries to convince Dan the Money Man to fund a boat-based multimedia empire.Along the way:Adam tries to keep the ship afloat.Jeff documents the financial crimes.Steve buys six robes.Paige walks in and immediately regrets everything.Dan may or may not be onboard.

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49:05

The Great Outdoors: Bear-ly Surviving a 96er

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2025/06/01

We’re going low-stakes this week with 1988’s The Great Outdoors — a movie where the biggest threat isn’t a gun, a bomb, or a Nicolas Cage freakout… it’s Dan Aykroyd in a Speedo and a bear with a receding hairline.Join Adam, Jeff, and Steve as they break down John Candy’s ultimate dad-meltdown vacation, discuss whether this movie even has a plot, debate the ethics of raccoons with subtitles, and pitch a Saturday morning cartoon spin-off complete with Happy Meal toys.Also in this episode: – Adam’s new

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10:10

Flamethrowers, Scams, and Low-Stakes Shenanigans

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2025/05/29

The Rewind or Die crew barely survives their chaotic The Rock episode—three parts of pure explosive mayhem—leaving Dan the Money Man furious and demanding changes. Louis swoops in with his outlandish pitch for a virtual treasure hunt scam, borrowing from classic heist movie plots. Jeff and Steve immediately call him out on it, but that doesn’t stop the madness from continuing.With the chaos now behind them, the team promises to keep the Great Outdoors episode low-stakesand under three hours. But of

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67:45

Welcome to the Rock... Now Please Justify These...

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2025/05/26

Welcome to the final explosive part of our three-part deep dive into The Rock (1996)! In this last section, we wrap up the movie breakdown with some final thoughts on the action, the characters, and the wild chaos that defines this action classic. But we’re not just talking about Cage's freakouts and Connery's cool factor—oh no, we also unpack Dan the Money Man’s email bombshell that’s left us questioning the future of Rewind or Die.Is Dan really going to change everything? What does it mean for the

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