There are a lot of noir crime thrillers in the world, but most modern ones have a problem digging too deeply into the noir part of the equation. “Killing them softly” does away with the winding plot and instead gives a simple premise, with a simple resolution, and a world so real in its crappiness you can kind of smell it. Maybe it’s a grime thriller? It’s certainly the best at it if you’re into this sort of thing.
0:00 - Intros
3:30 - Monster: The Ed Gein story (Netflix, 2025)
7:35 - Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock, 2025)
9:35 - Little Evil (Netflix, 2017)
12:45 - Palm Royale (Apple TV)
20:00 - Dune pts. 1 and 2 (2021, 2024)
33:45 - Killing Them Softly
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There are a lot of noir crime thrillers in the world, but most modern ones have a problem digging too deeply into the noir part of the equation. “Killing them softly” does away with the winding plot and instead gives a simple premise, with a simple resolution, and a world so real in its crappiness you can kind of smell it. Maybe it’s a grime thriller? It’s certainly the best at it if you’re into this sort of thing.
0:00 - Intros
3:30 - Monster: The Ed Gein story (Netflix, 2025)
7:35 - Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock, 2025)
9:35 - Little Evil (Netflix, 2017)
12:45 - Palm Royale (Apple TV)
20:00 - Dune pts. 1 and 2 (2021, 2024)
33:45 - Killing Them Softly
This week, we view Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)—a film that dares to ask: what if Dracula were horny, operatic, and deeply confused about accents?
With Keanu Reeves giving the most unintentionally British performance ever committed to celluloid (bless him, he tried), Winona Ryder looking vaguely confused but still cashing checks, and Gary Oldman chewing scenery like it’s soaked in blood and Oscar nominations, this movie is a visual fever dream you almost forgive for being a narrative mess.
We unpack the lush production design, jaw-dropping in-camera effects, shadow puppetry, Monica Bellucci's succubus cleavage, and that iconic armor that looks like a walking anatomy chart. Oh, and monster rape. Because apparently, that was necessary?
So join us as we ask the eternal questions: Was this movie genius or a hot mess? (Spoiler: Yes.) And should anyone ever let Keanu attempt an accent again? (Spoiler: No.)
Grab your blood goblet, adjust your shadow, and renounce God—it’s time for another Magnificently Huge Podcast!
0:00 - Intros
6:05 - Cosmic Devolution Tour
7:05 - Lene Lovich
8:00 - DJ Cummerbund
8:45 - DEVO
11:20 - The B-52s
15:10 - TRON Ares (2025)
28:55 - Hell or High Water (2016)
30:55 - Tulsa King
33:50 - Horror Express (1972)
37:10 - Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
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There are a lot of noir crime thrillers in the world, but most modern ones have a problem digging too deeply into the noir part of the equation. “Killing them softly” does away with the winding plot and instead gives a simple premise, with a simple resolution, and a world so real in its crappiness you can kind of smell it. Maybe it’s a grime thriller? It’s certainly the best at it if you’re into this sort of thing.
0:00 - Intros
3:30 - Monster: The Ed Gein story (Netflix, 2025)
7:35 - Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock, 2025)
9:35 - Little Evil (Netflix, 2017)
12:45 - Palm Royale (Apple TV)
20:00 - Dune pts. 1 and 2 (2021, 2024)
33:45 - Killing Them Softly
