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Welcome to Franchise Killer, a podcast where we pick movie franchises, or wannabe franchises, review them film-by-film and see where things went wrong….or right. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Would This Movie Still Be Good Without Andy Serkis? - Ep. 79

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Would This Movie Still Be Good Without Andy Serkis? - Ep. 79

This week we're talking about RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, one of the few films whose top billed actor's performance was completely motion-captured. Are we fans of this reboot? Shoutout to James Caldwell and Ben Dubois for our new intro music! James is a kick-ass producer and Ben wrote and recorded the guitar parts. If you like it, please leave a comment! Also be on the lookout for a full release of the intro music. It will be the whole piece and have links in the description for Ben and James. We didn't get to use all of it for the intro, but it will have it's own separate file on here for everyone to enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Would This Movie Still Be Good Without Andy Serkis? - Ep. 79

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Would This Movie Still Be Good Without Andy Serkis? - Ep. 79

This week we're talking about RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, one of the few films whose top billed actor's performance was completely motion-captured. Are we fans of this reboot? Shoutout to James Caldwell and Ben Dubois for our new intro music! James is a kick-ass producer and Ben wrote and recorded the guitar parts. If you like it, please leave a comment! Also be on the lookout for a full release of the intro music. It will be the whole piece and have links in the description for Ben and James. We didn't get to use all of it for the intro, but it will have it's own separate file on here for everyone to enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planet of the Apes (2001) - Does Pericles the Ape Save This Film? - Ep. 78

Planet of the Apes (2001) - Does Pericles the Ape Save This Film? - Ep. 78

On this episode we kick off the Monkey Business mini-series with Tim Burton's PLANET OF THE APES (Yes, we know apes are not monkeys, just go with it). Can Mark Wahlberg lead this franchise, or do the titular apes outshine him? We have thoughts, many thoughts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctor Sleep - Why Did Everyone SLEEP on This One? - Ep. 77

Doctor Sleep - Why Did Everyone SLEEP on This One? - Ep. 77

We're closing out our Stephen King mini-series with Mike Flanagan's DOCTOR SLEEP. Flanagan took on the seemingly impossible task of following up a stone-cold classic; Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. Does it pay off, or should the Overlook hotel have stayed closed forever? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shining - Why Has Kubrick's Film Stood the Test of Time? - Ep. 76

The Shining - Why Has Kubrick's Film Stood the Test of Time? - Ep. 76

This week we're talking about Stanley Kubrick's...THE SHINING! There was so much to discuss in this episode that it ended up being our longest yet. Honestly, how could it not be with all the outlandish conspiracy theories associated with literally every frame of this film. It's one of our favorite episodes thus far and we hope you enjoy it. Please let us know YOUR thoughts on 'The Shining' in the comments. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maximum Overdrive - Why Did Stephen King Make This Film? - Ep. 75

Maximum Overdrive - Why Did Stephen King Make This Film? - Ep. 75

The mighty Stephen King has only directed one movie in his lifetime, and maybe that's for a good reason. The movie in question is 'Maximum Overdrive', and it's...well...it's something. Listen to us reckon with King's magnum opus on this episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It Chapter Two - A Satisfying Conclusion OR an Over-Stuffed Slog? - Ep. 74

It Chapter Two - A Satisfying Conclusion OR an Over-Stuffed Slog? - Ep. 74

It's been 27 years and Pennywise has missed us...I wish we could say the feeling was mutual. This is our episode covering the second and FINAL film in the IT franchise. Does this movie bring the series to a satisfying conclusion? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It - Is This One of the Best Stephen King Films? - Ep. 73

It - Is This One of the Best Stephen King Films? - Ep. 73

----more----We're keeping it King this week with quite the heavy-hitter...IT! That's right, Pennywise is cackling/drooling his way onto our podcast and we couldn't be more happy (terrified) to face him head-on. Does Andy Muschietti's adaptation live up to the source material and is it better than the 1990 miniseries? Find out on this episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silver Bullet - An Underrated Gem? - Ep. 72

Silver Bullet - An Underrated Gem? - Ep. 72

This week we're talking about our first film of many based off of the works of Stephen King! That's right, this mini-series is all about the King of horror, and we're kicking it off with an underrated gem: 'Silver Bullet'! Strap in, this is going to be a fun bunch of films. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immortals - Does Elaborate Headgear Make a Film Better? - Ep. 71

Immortals - Does Elaborate Headgear Make a Film Better? - Ep. 71

This week we're rounding out our Greek mythology mini-series with Tarsem Singh's visually stunning IMMORTALS! Greek mythology was strangely in-vogue during the time this film was released, so is this movie the best of the bunch? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrath of the Titans - Is This Secretly the Best of the 'Titans' Movies? - Ep. 70

Wrath of the Titans - Is This Secretly the Best of the 'Titans' Movies? - Ep. 70

This week we close out the short but sweet (?) Titans franchise with...Wrath of the Titans! The film is a continuation/soft reboot for the franchise that some of us feel didn't get the attention it deserved. What are your thoughts on Wrath of the Titans and how does it compare to the original two in the franchise? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clash of the Titans (2010) - Not as Bad as Its Reputation? - Ep. 69

Clash of the Titans (2010) - Not as Bad as Its Reputation? - Ep. 69

This week we talk about our first remake! That's right, we're discussing Louis Leterrier's 'Clash of the Titans', a film that was more successful than the original at kickstarting its own franchise. What are your thoughts on the remake of 'Clash', is it better/worse than the original? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clash of the Titans (1981) - An Overrated Classic? - Ep. 68

Clash of the Titans (1981) - An Overrated Classic? - Ep. 68

We're keeping it Harryhausen this week with another live-action/stop-motion classic...'Clash of the Titans'! Can it hold a candle to the last film we covered, 'Jason and the Argonauts'? And were there plans for a sequel? Find out in the episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and the Argonauts - Why Does Harryhausen's Work Still Hold Up? - Ep. 67

Jason and the Argonauts - Why Does Harryhausen's Work Still Hold Up? - Ep. 67

On this week's episode we talk about Don Chaffey's 'Jason and the Argonauts'! This film boasts some truly groundbreaking visual effects work from none other than the legend himself: Ray Harryhausen. Is Harryhausen's involvement enough to solidify this film as a classic? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Bonus] David Scores The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor an Emphatic "7"

[Bonus] David Scores The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor an Emphatic "7"

Anyone who listens to this show knows that we reference one of our more obscure early episodes quite a bit. In that episode we talk about 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor', an episode where our very own David, in an unprecedented historical moment for the podcast, rated the film a 7-out-of-10. Now you're caught up. If there is any demand that we dredge up old episodes and release them sporadically on the main feed we might be open to it, y'know, just for funsies. NOTE: Please excuse the poor audio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters - More of the Same, Or Something New? - Ep. 66

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters - More of the Same, Or Something New? - Ep. 66

We close out our discussions about the Percy Jackson franchise with PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS, the second and final film in its series. Does the sequel improve upon the original, or does it sink even lower down into the depths of Charybdis's gullet? Find out on our episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - This Movie Steals More Than Just Our Time - Ep. 65

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - This Movie Steals More Than Just Our Time - Ep. 65

We kick off our Greek mythology mini-series with 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief'! This film came out during the craze where just about every YA novel was getting a film adaptation. Is this one of the few movies that is successfully brought to life from the page, or should it be cast aside like many of the other failed YA adaptations? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Bonus] Vigilante / Hitman Film Awards

[Bonus] Vigilante / Hitman Film Awards

This is our SECOND awards show! This time we're talking about vigilantes/hitman movies. The films nominated for this show are as follows: 'The Equalizer', 'The Equalizer 2', 'Eastern Promises', 'Leon: The Professional', 'Colombiana', 'Sicario' and 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado'. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Does This Unlikely Sequel Succeed? - Ep. 64

Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Does This Unlikely Sequel Succeed? - Ep. 64

This week we talk about 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado', a film that had the impossible task of living up to Denis Villeneuve's unimpeachable 'Sicario'. Does the film hold its own? Or does it crack under pressure? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sicario - Can Denis Villeneuve Do Wrong? (No) - Ep. 63

Sicario - Can Denis Villeneuve Do Wrong? (No) - Ep. 63

On this week's episode we're talking about Denis Villeneuve's 'Sicario'! It turns out Juarez might not be the #1 location to put on your travel itinerary, who would have thought? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colombiana - Not the “Sequel” to ‘Leon’ That We Were Expecting - Ep. 62

Colombiana - Not the “Sequel” to ‘Leon’ That We Were Expecting - Ep. 62

This week we're talking about Olivier Megaton's 'Colombiana'. The film is a loose spiritual sequel to 'Leon: The Professional' but is NOTHING like that film. Find out in this episode if that works in this movie's favor. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.