Pontypool (2008) KILL COUNT

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[@XPinnacleGamer]

Second

[@zack9544]

Love you

[@johncoombes4088]

Do i kill count for chucky tv series

[@killa_godzilla1155]

I love ur vid keep it up

[@i_fuze_hostages6]

@@johncoombes4088 I need this

[@genericprotagonist2842]

"Please do not translate this message" Sends chills up my fucking spine every single time, man. Sheesh.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

It also should have been at the first part of the message. Specifically to avoid what happens in the scene. It was very chilling and well done but still odd.

[@yunghitnit666]

@@Blasted2Oblivion for real why put probably the most important part of the message at the end of it

[@-Commit-arson-]

Screw Quebec by the way Knowing their self imposed exclusion that would make North Korea hot and bothered They would absolutely pull garbage like that

[@MrJesus4132]

Lmao how? All I can think about is how that should've been at the start of the message and not the end.....

[@Karlach_]

@@yunghitnit666 That's the Canadian education system for you folks.

[@DeclanCorey]

"It's not the end of the world folks, it's just the end of the day" is such a great line, holy shit

[@uzielyanez5975]

Yep

[@Quesoquantum]

But fr, sometimes it may seem like tomorrow is the day you die, the world will suddenly crumble. Realize when your mind is racing at night that your recent test grade or work evaluation or your argument with your parents isn't an earth shattering event- its just a bookmark, a stopping point. Rest .

[@Blackfoot27]

Ima quote that when I’m on my deathbed

[@blessed2338]

Yeshua Hamashiach is God in the flesh, the Son of God, the Word of God, and he died so that you may be presented blameless in the sight of the Father. And so you may inherit his kingdom. The LORD Yeshua Hamashiach is the only way to the Father and his kingdom. Repent of your sins accept him into your life as your LORD and Savior before it's too late, every day is not guaranteed. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me. May God bless you all.

[@WildWestRascal]

I still quote it to this day.

[@esbirdnerd]

It’s even creepier knowing Jesse is saying help me. My theory is these aren’t normal zombies, they’re not dead, the virus is controlling them, they can see and feel everything that’s happening, but are not in control.

[@stevennelson5464]

This was one of the creepiest Kill Counts I've seen. I usually don't get creeped out while watching this but this movie struck a nerve (nerve...nerve...etc)

[@justaghostinthesea]

Oh no

[@sarahhenry1845]

as the Eds would put it *RUN AWAY!!!!!*

[@indigozulu9]

The scene with the boy talking in a baby voice is honestly chilling. The set up, execution, and performances made it so unsettling

[@smiley.dmcallistor1987]

Legit, if I answered the phone and heard that, I would hang up in a heartbeat

[@hARded2000]

Some people theorize that the post credit scene was actually Grant and Sydney - it's possible that they survived the firebomb and started living new lives with their new made-up language. The scene might just be them doing some acting or something.

[@user-ol1ep1yf8g]

Yeah! considering that they're in a basement of an establishment!

[@honeyknuckle]

My favorite theory is that its an inoculation to the virus. There's a sequel called dreamland about Lisa the Killer and Johnny Deadeyes.

[@rjmaxx1258]

I heard the actor that plays Grant wanted a positive ending which is why we got that after credits scene. After the summery I think the virus was caused by the French which is why they killed Grant and Sydney. Before even the police react to the incident a large truck likely military passes by Grant possibly leaving Pontypool.

[@sheeshore]

It's canon, I can prove it!

[@magnusprime4928]

@@sheeshore how ?

[@Poppi_QT]

Honestly, I'd just resort to the tried and true classic of "it's my fucking show" for what criteria you need to put kills on the count.

[@dowfreak7]

Great idea. Not like that very thing could easily be turned around on the channel itself. With that train of thought, what would stop people from calling bullshit on anything he says, ripping him a new one for no reason or just straight-up lying about what he said? "It's my comment" after all. The people who rely on "it's my content, so I can do what I want", are usually asshats, who don't wanna deal with consequences or set down clear rules, that keep people informed and interested; don't make James an asshat.

[@kevinlott1661]

Yeeeeeeeeee

[@berrybaby1570]

@@dowfreak7 calm down. Your reply wreaks of taking things so seriously that you make everyone around you uncomfortable. Take it down w a notch.

[@Quesoquantum]

Tbh I'd do that he's a very strong man

[@SalesmanWave]

​@@dowfreak7Stupid dipshit.

[@shaneregan7745]

I remember popping this on Netflix way back in like 2010 and being surprised at how good it was. Very clever inversion on the zombie trope. I also wonder if Hideo Kojima used this as an influence on mgsv with the virus in the game being spread by speaking English.

[@user-ol1ep1yf8g]

Yeah! Considering that this movie has topics concerning governments, conspiracies, and stuff!

[@leolizard3152]

The vocal cord parasites... I hated going through and shooting my own men to stop the virus.

[@MR-1]

Oh yeah, the MGSV virus!

[@Binowhy]

It wasn’t hard coded to be English, it’s whatever the player set as the default language at the start of the game

[@Xmasta420]

Same, it was such a fun movie and right when I was gonna show it to my friends, it was taken off the platform. Haven't seen it in years

[@dreadproductions666]

I don’t usually like movies with only one location unless it’s done right. This one is done right.

[@Drift_-wk6kb]

was evil dead 1 and 2 done right?

[@dreadproductions666]

@@Drift_-wk6kb yeah those too

[@hitthegoat]

It’s not a horror movie but Phone Booth is another fantastic one location movie

[@MariktheGunslinger]

@@hitthegoat Thrillers and horror movies are usually the way to go when it comes to single locations.

[@hunterfox6176]

How about the Autopsy of Jane Doe?

[@GoreyBits]

Yes! I would love to see more kill counts on films like these. There’s so much good horror out there that doesn’t get talked about enough, and Pontypool is one of those gems.

[@GreenMantis2007]

@Hayden Howarth *Jurassic

[@Kevinacharles]

Totally underrated movie. I caught it on The Horror Channel in the UK. The lead was great in the role.

[@SlyFrostPaw]

agreed, more obscure horror movies with an interesting concept getting attention would be great

[@MetaManProdutions]

I'm not sure who has seen it but I recommend Splinter. Hella good film. It and Dance of the Dead were recommended by g4 like the one time I tuned into the tv channel years ago. Dance of the dead does have an F word in it so it might be a bit dated and no, not fuck, and I have to rewatch it to see it's quality but I highly recommend Splinter from 2008. Tubi tv has it for free with ads.

[@eklundv.h.m9197]

¿Do you want nyore kill count without kill counts? Wow, you are a genius.

[@S1llyl1ttleguy]

I think the word “please don’t translate this” being only at the end of the French warning was literally the most unhelpful ‘don’t do that message’-😭

[@ItalianDynamite]

My man, that transition from your voice to the character's at 5:00 minutes in gave me chills, that was awesome.

[@PainCausingSamurai]

Never thought I'd see this movie on a Kill Count, but thrilled to see it. Fun fact; this movie was also released as a radio play with only minor tweaks to the audio. It works even better when listened to that way.

[@maldor56]

That’s exactly how I’d feel if he ever did Darkness Falls!

[@tonypeppermint5329]

Ooo.

[@athos5761]

Very cool!

[@ogquinn408]

@@maldor56 That tooth fairy was vicious XD

[@shannond7437]

I am not sure this was an ideal for the kill count. It’s funny you said that about the radio play because I thought it would have been better as a podcast since the show reminds me of one. I wish he would cover the Changeling for a kill count!

[@buckyy17.]

Fun fact: Pontypool is also a town in Wales, which is why the founders named the village in Canada Pontypool, as they’re welsh.

[@greythomas6199]

Omg that's so cool

[@averywilkinson3678]

I grew up in southern ontario, about an hour away from the actual pontypool. almost every town name in that area is a town name from england/wales/scotland/ireland. the whole area was settled by immigrants from those countries. :)

[@amyicy9333]

i know 😎 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@KB-fl1ed]

It's actually called pontypridd in Wales

[@tastypastry04gaming91]

Welsh french Canadian what a combo

[@LadyAlteria]

I remember watching Pontypool one time with my older brother when I was kid and this whole time it seemed like a fever dream...It just didn't make sense to me at the time but now being 26 it's really good for what it was! The MC's voice always got to me and still seems so smooth and deep

[@alysaurunicorn4136]

The obituary scene is my favorite part. I get that visually, it isn’t gory but the monologue that plays over it is so cheeky and fun. I love dark humor and that scene is a great example of it. Plus, it’s a very unique joke.

[@masterchief4826]

"But how will I talk to my sweet little cinnamon bun baby cat?" was so adorable especially because Lucy was cuddled up in his arms

[@doge1709]

The opening few minutes of this movie just immediately grabbed my attention. Hearing Stephen McHattie's smooth voice repeating the snippet of words was such an eerie, but enthralling introduction that managed to peak my attention. It's a minimalistic film, but executes everything pretty damn well. So cool to see James cover this 😄

[@Anonymous-yw9rk]

Love your profile pic

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

Fellow Doge! I agree

[@TheNomad94]

*pique

[@caboose2569]

Gonna say it, if Bungie went with steven to voice a guardian in destiny or MC in halo i would be such a happy woman.

[@landlocked_lifts332]

The word you're looking for is pique, not peak.

[@LargeMetallicFellow]

This is genuinely one of my favorite modern horror films of all time. It was such a unique approach to zombie horror and I loved how absolutely terrifying the atmosphere was. Only one scene of the horde but you know it's a nightmare outside of the building, with an admittedly odd ending. Still, I watched this movie over and over again in college.

[@BiancaProbably]

This is the second time I’ve found a movie through Dead Meat and regretted not watching it first (the other was Host). This coverage was so good I immediately consumed all the Pontypool content I could. I did give the radio play version a listen and it has a different ending than the movie so I recommend it if you’ve accidentally become obsessed with this movie like I did.

[@adriannebee2056]

Pontypool feels like a visual podcast, if that makes any sense. And it works so well. The fact the virus is spread through certain words and you can't tell which ones until the infected start repeating them is chilling, and also the fact that terms of endearment are figured out first as vectors on Valentine's Day, when those run rampant, is also horrifying. And the part where the kids call and Sydney is frantically trying to calm them down... of course a loving mother would thoughtlessly use terms of endearment to her frightened children. It really highlights how we use language and what words we use without realizing it.

[@averyhughes2478]

when you mentioned it would’ve been a radio play, I couldn’t help but think of it as a stage play instead. Something like… a blackbox theater, the one room, with sound design being the only thing that makes it clear what is happening outside of the room. Or a normal theater, still pretty dependent on great sound design, but with audience plants, who pick up on words in the play itself. Could even choreograph times for them to rush the stage at relevant points. godddd, now I wanna see that!!!!

[@kingkoop28]

The audio play is on KZbin and it has a better ending in my opinion

[@silverflight01]

There is an alternate ending where Sydney asks Grant to "kiss" her, which leads to her death. Grant then reads off the obituaries of Laurel-Ann, Sydney, and Mendez (despite him not being dead). Grant becomes infected through the word "paper", but at the very end utters "trap"

[@Baalek1]

I saw Pontypool in a Lit class when I was in college. It's a very interesting, unique idea to have language be the element of infection. Definitely a movie like no other.

[@RomanHarrington4]

Pontypool has one of my favorite “pandemic” ideas honestly, this idea of hearing a word, getting stuck on it, and then having your brain basically invert on itself as the “idea” of that word consumes you and you struggle to communicate what is both knowable and unknowable until you go rabid… I (personally) didn’t have any trouble following the invented logic of the word virus but some suspension of disbelief is always needed in these sorts of films. It sells itself well and commits to its concept strongly. Because without that conviction it’s very easy for this film to be schlocky B-fare.

[@RomanHarrington4]

And I love schlocky B-fare so that’s not an insult, it’s just a testament to the hard work the cast and crew put into making their world lived in and believable.

[@brendankendall41]

Also, in the fictional SCP universe, the logic of this type of virus is so common it actually has a name. It's a memetic hazard, which is something that spreads like a virus through information, like through infected spoken language. H.P. Lovecraft arguably also used this concept, since in his stories, mere knowledge of certain forbidden truths could cause insanity and even physically alter people

[@royearle1673]

Yeah, this movie truly gets you paranoid everytime you for whatever reason repeat a word to yourself a bunch of time until it loses meaning. You ever do that? Repeat a word to yourself so much it loses meaning for a moment?

[@youdonotcare]

@@royearle1673 meaning meaning meaning meaning meaning meaning

[@sewkrazy]

Imagine messing up a sentence with a wrong word and then getting informed. Uh... informed? Informed. Informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed informed

[@LordofSadFac]

There is a golden rule in video entertainment: Show, Dont Tell. If you want an scene to hold impact and emotion, you show what happens in that scene, dont verbally tell it. This rule is the reason why scenes like Uncle Ben's death in Spiderman works while the infamous "Somehow Palpatine Returns" doesnt at all. Somehow Pontypool manages to overcome this rule through great acting, and thats quite impressive.

[@LongClawzHidden]

I think the genius here is that it you don't even need to watch, you can listen and let your imagination run wild like old radio shows!

[@howardsimcox5596]

There also a basic rule for life : eat with your mouth and not your arsehole. It just won't have the same effect, plus you will look like an idiot trying to cram a foot long up there

[@AL3X1KUS]

Offscreen, bad.

[@ArtsyJustin]

I agree but the one exception to that rule is Quint's USS Indianapolis speech in Jaws. Tell, don't show works better in that case.

[@calipurnioelreydelodio7141]

But the "Show, don't tell" is a rule for certain elements. Other elements needs the words to understand. And even then, elements who are known to be shown needs to be told too to be understood.

[@cassiopeia1931]

Pontypool is a fantastic film and I am elated to see you trying to spread awareness of it. I'm also wicked jealous of that t-shirt.

[@smshem]

Seeing James so happy and excited after his break and new set makes me so happy for him

[@outdoorscholar6016]

What I like about this movie is that it sounds like a potential SCP story, especially since this virus acts like a cognitohazard and/or a memetic agent Current headcanon is that it wasn’t the government or the military who firebombed our last characters, it was Mobile Task Force Eta-10 “See No Evil”

[@CrispyChikenSammich]

🤝 agreed.

[@toadallynoodle5414]

Oh boy do I have one for you, look up SCP 3449.

[@alexb8433]

Now I wanna see Dead Meat cover a SCP short film like Overlord

[@mightyduck2133]

There's an scp with "boom-boom" words

[@Pedro-er8px]

I thought the exact same thing

[@RoanokeGaming]

Strange, I've been getting a ton of requests the last few days to cover this as well, is there a resurgence with this movie for some reason?

[@quietoryx3797]

I feel that the concept is pretty interesting and scp like,plus James gives movies a wider audience so in a way he spreads the popularity of the films he coves creating fans and also I am huge fan Roanoke!

[@weston791]

@@quietoryx3797 true

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

Probably because James teases movies he is covering in advance So, pepole rememberd this movie, and asked for your taughts on how the Virus worked

[@ryantalley5284]

Nobody requested James to watch this movie. This is what we in the business call "a coincidence".

[@Sm0k3turt]

It’s good.

[@---nobody---]

I remember watching this with my mom one night because we thought the description sounded really interesting. We were goofing on it at first but it ended up being really eerie and good! Just like when we watched The Mist, we were laughing at it until we weren't and we were pleasantly surprised by these movies.

[@colemc2941]

Something about these new Kill counts specifically are hitting DIFFERENT James. You, Chelsea, and Zoran are a comfort to watch and enjoy

[@darianjones7760]

That little fade out of james into the actor's voice was just picture perfect and im now appreciative of this movie

[@hoofarted]

For years I thought this film was just a strange, transient, fever dream. After watching this I am CERTAIN it is a strange, transient, fever dream. *With 28 beautifully counted kills*

[@sarion112]

If you think the film is a fever dream you really should give the book a go.

[@hoofarted]

@らてちゃん Damn y'all, I'm 100% going to track down a copy, if the book is even a little more batty I gotta check it out

[@adamwatton1809]

Saw pontypool many years ago, instantly one of my favourite horror movies. Really interesting and creative glad to see it covered

[@WDR36951]

I absolutely love Pontypool! So happy you did this one! Been one of my favorite horror movies since I first watched it back in 2012. Also, that after credit scene…lot to unpack there :)

[@MoonWielder]

Words can't interpret how brilliant this film prevails. I'm glad that it's getting a kill count on the channel finally, as I feel this movie is a bit underrated. This movie is as if Noam Chomsky and Wittgenstein made a horror movie together.

[@SnuggieMaple]

Fr

[@UnluckyConqueror]

I honestly never thought I'd get to see a kill count for it.

[@theolambert654]

“Words can’t interpret” I see what you did there

[@spookygloberotter05]

not enough genocide denial for it to be Chomsky

[@thedevilsrockstxr2309]

Its boring

[@briannamazack1912]

Honestly, there are so many movies that were covered on the Kill Count that I never knew before. It’s helped expand my knowledge about horror, and also introduced me to some of my new favorite movies!

[@thedukeofmemes410]

8:37 good cat

[@sadiecarlton5768]

These videos have gotten me through so much. I love watching these videos when I feel down, because James always sounds so upbeat regardless of the movie he is covering. These are always so good. Thank you for doing what you do. It impacts more people than you probably realize❤️

[@BlackSouls92]

The Sponsor skit killed me. The new set looks awesome. Great video as always.

[@benshanahan2295]

Agreed nice set

[@E123Gordo]

How tf did u comment 10 hours ago😰

[@internetprofessorguy2138]

@@E123Gordo Patreon peoples yo

[@MoonWielder]

@@E123Gordo they are apart of the patreon; that's how they get access to videos so early.

[@benshanahan2295]

@@MoonWielder nah look at his name: Blacksouls?? 😨

[@phoenixskyward9972]

I watched this movie one late night during a cold evening with heavy rain and wind. I was alone since my parents left after visiting for a bit and my friend was away. It really gave the atmosphere of this movie a huge kick and gave me chills all through out. I'm so glad James added this great little gem, it's one of my favorite movies and although not like the same as first viewing, I still come back and watch it now and then.

[@user-ol1ep1yf8g]

Same. I really love the listening value of this movie! The baby man scene and the kettle scene scares me a lot even with just the audio, while the final words of mister Mazzy is still that cathartic! This movie is quite great to listen to while making digital pictures!

[@aidanburke1979]

I love how odd this movie is and how much weirder the books are I also find this movie incredibly analogous to my ADHD and how hard it can be to use words at times

[@AlienWithABox]

I watched this film for the first time many years ago and it still unnerves me. Thank you for bringing it to a wider audience!

[@michaeljweaver1]

I found this movie like 7 or 8 years ago right as I was discovering my love for horror, and it’s definitely a big reason I’ve fallen down this bloody rabbit hole… Glad to see it get some love!

[@drakehall364]

I saw this when I was 9 and got so scared I didn’t watch it again till I was 20. I absolutely love it now though but that song of the boy on the phone fucking haunts me 😂

[@beng5894]

So I didn't know where to go to say this but dead meat is probably one of the best channels to learn about anything horror. The detail and research they put into everything really pays off for some amazing videos. The reason I post this is that recently I've been enjoying all the dead meat podcast with you and your wife and I think for the next one y'all should talk about mad god. I think it's a great movie and I would love to hear what you have to say and also if you understand what is going on. Keep doing what you do dead meat fam. Can't wait for the next podcast.

[@user-ol1ep1yf8g]

Yeah! I agree! The Podcast definitely has made me appreciate the art of the horror genre even more!

[@pixelpastiche]

Speaking of, James's delivery makes these counts so enjoyable!

[@deusexludos8129]

James i have been watching you for years, i believe the first video i watched of yours was the second friday the thirteenth, i actually switched from carnage counts to you. It makes me so happy that you cover not only big mainstream movies but also smaller lower budget not well known movies like this. Thank you for allowing me to watch summaries and kills.

[@andrecarpenter2432]

I love how diferent the concept of the virus is It’s scary and weird and also super creative

[@Lufigueroaa]

ikr when i first seen this, it actually made me wanna learn french 😂 just scared talking in english lol

[@amishtechwizard5540]

Similar concept in Metal Gear Solid V with a virus that turns people into mindless ghouls/superheroes with the main vector of transmission being through language

[@elenachristian9860]

Reminds be a bit of the Happening.

[@jon_the_guanlong]

I LOVED Pontypool! The sound design was amazing and the characters were great. Thanks for showing me this movie, Dead Meat!

[@BeeHatGuy]

Check out the radio play by the same cast. Don't wanna give too much away, but the plot is a bit different

[@jon_the_guanlong]

@@BeeHatGuy I will later! I'm watching Dreamland next.

[@thesrow1056]

So good to have James back with his passion and enthusiasm for horror!!

[@zacattack3532]

I've loved this movie for so many years ! Thanks for finally covering it

[@clarfreads]

So cool to this movie on the Kill Count having grown up in Southern Ontario my whole life (and I used to live pretty to close to the real Pontypool)! I first saw this movie as a kid and though I absolutely did not understand it, I still thought it was really scary and atmospheric and weird, and probably influenced my ongoing love for nonsensical horror to this day. I still think that the scene where the assistant is mimicking the kettle is still one of the most unnerving horror movie scenes ever. Always awesome to see smaller (and Canadian!) movies on the Kill Count, and looking forward to a Ginger Snaps video if you ever decide to do it!

[@lancestein3692]

Movies like this are a reason why the kill count is awesome. We all love the big budget movies but when you get a hidden gem like this that you never would have heard of otherwise, it’s perfect.

[@awesomesauce2000]

I love how your pfp is Deadpool. Both movies end in pool and Ryan Reynolds is Canadian (and American I know)

[@CAPPEYHEEL]

U0

[@faithjacqueline3351]

James is one of the only American KZbinrs that I watch that fully celebrate different days from different countries and I think this is so cool and I hope to see films filmed in different countries for different holidays in the future :)

[@tabathamiller5653]

I just found this channel and have been binge watching the final destination and saw series on Patreon and I just gotta say I LOVE this new background

[@MrGemHunter]

I'm sad you weren't able to get into the whole, "the signal is coming from an eldritch being unaware of what its doing" aspect, but thank you for covering this Gem, happy Canada day!

[@mixedbaggamer]

I'm sorry, what?

[@chasemoneyfate]

What

[@MrGemHunter]

@@mixedbaggamer Watch Pontypool its great

[@Crazypixiness]

Ah, so like the Cloverfield baby?

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

what?, when was that hinted at?

[@clairedex]

This was one of the movies that we covered in a Horror Film class I took at the University of Toronto, had heard of all of the movies except this one and was pleasantly surprised.

[@vgx.odachi6884]

dude I love your kill count videos I've been watching them for a while now and they take away the boringness of summer break thank you James A. Janisse

[@parisgreen4600]

Really psyched to see James cover this, especially since it doesn't neatly fit the Kill Count rules. I remember Stephen McHattie from "A History of Violence" and (I think) "Shoot 'Em Up." Not just his voice but his face really holds your attention.

[@eastmeetswestpresents6923]

TBH, I'm reading that Sydney and Grant did NOT die and that last bit shows them surviving - that post credits scene is apparently switching between monochrome and colour to suggest that they are surviving under the aliases Johnny Deadeyes and Lisa the Killer both in their real identities and as part of a radio improv performance (the colour being the reality, monochrome being the play)

[@LoneWolf-wu6yn]

Love when these single location movies get it right. Glad this got covered.

[@samitavelez]

How is this comment from 8 hours ago but the video was released 5 minutes ago help 😭

[@ShadeeT_T]

What are you a time traveler wtf is happening

[@Oilyman69585]

how tf

[@Oilyman69585]

am i trippin or was this 9 hours ago

[@MARlPOSA]

if you want early access to videos, get their patreon. thats how this comment was made 9 hours ago. early access

[@4amlibra]

8:34 Lucy looks SOOOO happy that you’re filming again. Just so pleased to be here, couldn’t wait to be back.

[@elenachristian9860]

When I was very ill years ago, I went through a period where words would just get lost between my brain and mouth. Word association games brought me back. This movie actually makes perfect sense to me.

[@Sipex6484]

Fun fact, the "loudspeaker" on the exterior of the building is actually a mechanical siren, not a speaker.

[@RazzleRyan]

This movie is so unique and, frankly, cool. It doesn't work well with the Kill Count format but I'm glad you covered it regardless.

[@confettiRedPill]

I’m glad you brought this movie back to my attention. I really loved movie since I first watched it. I hate how there are soo many good movies with no sequels that everyone including myself just forget about.

[@cesarlanderos7627]

I've never heard "freedom units" being used as a system is measurement but I love it

[@Werewolf914]

I've seen this movie 6 or 7 times and never knew there was a post credits scene, I love this movie it's weird but also love how unique it is there's nothing like it, also love how it's one of those movies where it leaves it to your imagination what's happening because then you can imagine it being way more gruesome than it maybe was. I'm glad it made it to a Kill Count hopefully now more people will watch it.

[@theversusverses]

also, apparently the post credits scene was meant to be an actual part of the movie but they moved it so it wouldn't be as confusing. there's a movie called Dreamland that's directly about those characters

[@c.d.rstudios4691]

He literally mentions that

[@emmetttowinit2191]

The fact that the most replayed part of the video is when James is holding his cat is just 👌✨

[@icecoldjohnnyy]

These one liners in the video are insane 😂😂 Love you guys

[@kmatt27]

Boyd Banks is also in The Dawn of the Dead Remake and Romero’s Land of the Dead, two movies I absolutely can’t wait to see covered on this show, whenever that happens, no rush James

[@justpudgeishungry]

Dude has such good lines, “She died without a name? Well that sucks”

[@Left4Deadluver]

Speaking of dawn of the dead, does anyone know why DM hasnt done a kill count for it yet?? I actually prefer it over the original.

[@Left4Deadluver]

Also id love to see the 28 days/ weeks movies covered as well!

[@kmatt27]

@@Left4Deadluver I would also absolutely love to see 28 days/weeks later on DM, i’m a huge fan of zombie movies and how each one differs from previous creations

[@justpudgeishungry]

Oh I just realized he was also in the first Harold and Kumar movie as the gunshot wound patient who gives Harold and Kumar directions to White Castle literally right after Kumar operated on him.

[@christiandale9099]

Zoran is great but i am so happy to have you back. The set is fucking dope!!!

[@christiandale9099]

@らてちゃん I actually know what youre talking about and I agree. Everything overall is a big forward leap quality wise, but its gonna take some getting used to after 4 years.

[@barryholyoke5169]

very cool of you to d these lesser-seen flicks! keep them coming

[@SomeRandomJackAss]

This kind of reminds me of The Signal (2007), which is one my favorite underrated horror movies. That movie also featured people turning violent after hearing/seeing a mysterious broadcast that slowly turned them into violent mindless monsters. I highly recommend it.

[@burgbass]

It seems like a weirdly common theme, Cell did it too.

[@Spikeelsucko]

I loved this when it came out and it doesn't get as much attention as it deserves, or deserved, its nice to see it get some love.

[@StarshineGoomba]

I don't think I've ever felt so disturbed watching a movie as I did this one. The atmosphere was perfect.

[@jeffreycarey1680]

I know what you mean, although it's hard to put into words (which, given how the memetic infection transmits, is probably for the best).

[@m.k4447]

The baby scene made me pause and take a quick lap around my house, gave me chills

[@ReddishJellyfish]

I love the new edits in the numbers!! So fun to compare to other movies (not in this count but in others) or comparison to other movies in the series (texas chainsaw).

[@GabyGibson]

Good to see you back James. I bought my raycons 2 years ago and I love them.

[@orchids4256]

"Sweet little cinnamon bun baby cat." Thank you, James, for adding to the ever-growing list of names to call my cat.

[@RobinJay1939]

I think there is something really amazing about the writing and sound design of this movie. I remember the first time I watched it and feeling just this overwhelming sense of dread. That's not something I've ever felt with another movie. That's a big reason why it's one of my favorites

[@RealBradMiller]

It's awesome! I put it on to watch through dinner, ended up watching it back-to-back and staying up until dawn. Wish they would have left the hallucination scene in, would have worked better.

[@RobinJay1939]

@@RealBradMillerYeah the hallucination scene is kinda out of nowhere, but it fits in a weird way. Like Mazzy is questioning reality as things make less and less sense. Plus his face when he comes up from under the desk is just amazing lol!

[@user-ol1ep1yf8g]

Yeah! The baby man scene, the kettle scene and the final monologue of mister Mazzy never ceases to give me goosebumps whilst only listening to the audio of the movie!

[@likehell5803]

so rad! I loved this movie, and hadn't heard many ramblings about it. I'm using a broken sample from this movie on a something im working on rn! haha

[@Jonas-lj8ul]

I was living in Pontypool when I saw this movie. No joke - the old railyard house they used for some of the exterior shots was right across the road from the only restaurant in town, and you had to drive to Lindsay to hit a grocery store. So cool seeing a film set and filmed in your own town.

[@HustlerMitch]

The language separation in Quebec has always been something of a controversy. The Quebec government have laws in place that prevent English people from getting certain services and documents in English.

[@terravirizion8247]

They dont really prevent people from getting certain services its just harder or you have to past certain other tests or requirements to get those things.

[@HustlerMitch]

@@terravirizion8247 You misread. I said they prevent you from getting certain services in English.

[@wynonnamareeuy]

Man I did not expect Quebec’s Anglophobia to pop up in a horror film, let alone a Canadian one.

[@HustlerMitch]

@@wynonnamareeuy Anglophobia lol perfect way to put it

[@DepressyDuck]

I think the criteria for counting kills could be simplified by saying "If an actor wasn't cast, they don't count." This means speaking but not on camera still counts because that character had an actor provide the voice. A photo doesn't count because that could be a Googled image.

[@Penguinmanereikel]

Doesn’t work like that. Every face in most movies is casted.

[@DepressyDuck]

@@Penguinmanereikel You know what I mean. You don't speak/move, you don't count.

[@Penguinmanereikel]

@@DepressyDuck then do on screen corpses count? Those guys don’t move.

[@DepressyDuck]

@@Penguinmanereikel You're just being facetious now.

[@DepressyDuck]

@@Penguinmanereikel I'm trying to make it simple to understand. An actor won't be cast for the role of "picture of dead person" If an actor was cast, their death can count. A picture of someone we've never met who never said a line will not count.

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

Love Pontypool. Glad you covered it. If your looking for a recommendation for next years Canada day you should cover the original Cube

[@ShinjiSixteen]

Absolutely love this film; thank you for helping signal boost it!

[@trueMAXIMUS]

this seems like such an awesome movie. it’s rare that after a kill count i’m super motivated to watch a movie (partially because i’ve seen the movies already or i was just never gonna watch them) but this one seems so cool and unique i can’t wait!

[@ravebellrock]

Finally! I have been telling so many people to watch this movie for YEARS! So glad to see it getting some recognition

[@Ryo]

Glad he uploads movies like this , I normally would never give it a chance

[@gabrieljensen8698]

This is somehow my comfort channel, I love James so much

[@alexandraschultz1481]

This caught my attention when fearnet was on demand. I loved the idea of words triggering an infection. So cool.

[@allegedlyfalse6779]

I really liked this film. It was actually one of the tensest, most frightening movies I've ever seen. The only problem is that I was kind of confused as to how the virus was transmitted, and how they managed to cure it, but the ambiguity of how to contract the virus actually made it more frightening. Also, yeah, I have no idea what that post-credits scene is about. Anyway, one day James should have a video in which he explains the Kill Count rules in depth, if he hasn't already.

[@shakastaka8678]

This is such a wonderfully strange spin on the classic zombie/infected formula and somehow all the more terrifying in its subtlety.

[@Shinxdemoncat]

This channel keeps introducing so many good horror movies that i get to watch for the first time first this channel got me into horror movies so this has become my favorite channel especially in recent years because it has introduced me to underrated horror movies.

[@redisthecoolestcolour]

Pontypool is one of my fave movies ever. I first saw this at FrightFest a few years ago and was stuck to my seat, gawping at the screen for about half an hour afterwards. Fun fact: That soundwave audio file at the start? The whole film is available in that format, you can listen to the entire film as though you were tuning in to Grant's show.

[@ryancork87]

Ginger Snaps is my favourite trilogy, I’m so sad you chose not to cover it but I’m grateful for the mention. One day 🤞🏻🐺

[@begimorst4144]

I just finished watching this movie before watching this video and I am absolutely in love with it.