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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 1H 22M

Opening Kill Episode 59: Haunt

from Opening Kill · host Michael Duren & Brian O’Connor

This week we step inside Haunt (2019), a Halloween-night nightmare where the haunted house is way more real than anyone bargained for. We’re also joined by friend of the show and horror author Stephanie Rose https://stephanierosewriter.com/ who helps us break down all the brutal scares and twisted fun this movie delivers. Looking for something to do on Halloween, Harper and her friends stumble upon an extreme haunted attraction promising the most terrifying experience imaginable. The rules are simple: sign a waiver, follow the path, and survive the scares. But once inside, it quickly becomes clear that the masked performers running the attraction aren’t just acting… and the blood isn’t fake. As the group moves deeper into the attraction’s twisted rooms and sadistic traps, the night turns into a brutal fight for survival against a group of killers who treat fear like an art form. With every corridor hiding another horrifying surprise, Harper must confront both the monsters in the haunt and the trauma she’s been running from. We break down the film’s brutal set pieces, the creative masks and killers, and why this might be one of the most underrated modern Halloween horror movies. Of course, we also decide whether the opening kill earns the coveted Butcher Knife… or the dreaded Butter Knife. 🔪 Lock the doors, keep the lights on, and step carefully… because in this haunt, there’s no safe exit. Follow Opening Kill on our social media, to stay up to date on news and fun series we are doing. Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/opening_kill_pod/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/people/Opening-Kill-Pod/61569602580667/ Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and consider rating and reviewing! It helps alot! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-kill/id1777172081 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TwRykGUmXkdZqz5VKLKZP?si=e2c78820ad134728 Amazon: https://a.co/d/0BwpWuU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningKillPod Email the show for questions comments or requests! [email protected]

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