The Zodiac Killer - The Cinema Snob

From the director of A Ton of Grass Goes to Pot, The Cinema Snob checks out this bizarre movie about The Zodiac Killer with an even crazier backstory!

[@StonedGremlinProductions]

Come see us this weekend at Indy Pop Con! We'll be there all weekend with copies of our movies and exclusive episode DVDs! popcon.us/indy/

[@humanwolf1984]

There's in lies the problem I live in Washington state brad. 💖😉😇

[@kgraves2269]

I forgot about popcon this weekend, but as much as i would love to meet you once again, I have to work. Enjoy the city and your time here 😊

[@edwardtjbrown1979]

Lloyd approved

[@lordfreerealestate8302]

Hey, Brad. If you haven't checked out "Death Bed: The Bed that Eats", consider it. It's a low budget horror film about a living, sentient bed that eats people.

[@HetLedie]

@@lordfreerealestate8302 He already has. long time. Out of respect to Brad I will not give you a link to the unlicensed re upload that I found on youtube. But I think you should harangue him as I am doing to re upload on his official channel.

[@julieporter7805]

"Were they expecting the real Zodiac Killer to jump up in the theater and say 'Hey, I never did that!?'" Well, that's one way to catch him.

[@aarondavis8943]

And it was utterly impossible to get a cab after the premiere.

[@randalgraves6979]

Yes 😐

[@user-ld3em9lu1t]

I think norm mcdonald was behind it

[@Voduke789]

"Being a serial killer in the 60's and 70's was easier than basic math!" - Cinema Snob 2019 I’m just going to save this quote for later when peope have forgotten the context and are thus forced to assume that the Snob was speaking from firsthand experience.

[@jb888888888]

"Well Grover, we suspect you're the Garden State Killer. But we're looking for the Zodiac Killer so you're free to go."

[@hoofsstudio]

No joke, my Dad and I saw this in a theater like 2 years ago with a new restored print. It was at like 8:00pm and there was only like 6 other people there. The second the movie finished I turned to my Dad and said you should review it. Glad you finally did review it.

[@dragonempress8367]

@Skeetneet that's just racist. Ever watched french anime?

[@cjstrikercbr3013]

“Bob Jones.....DAD?!??!” Come on Snob, We ALL know that Freddy Krueger is your Daddy! 😉😎👍

[@gordobonnett6937]

CJStriker CBR got a chortle from me, that gag

[@lizzychrome7630]

He revealed in "the Believer's Heaven" that his father is Estus Pirkle.

[@cjstrikercbr3013]

Lizzy Chrome LMAO ~~ That just gave me an Idea~💡~! Maybe Snob should do an Episode like South Park’s when’s they tried to determine who Eric Cartman’s real Dad was. 😉😎

[@julieporter7805]

Lizzy Chrome That's what I saw. 🤣

[@randalgraves6979]

Isn’t his name Greg Golightly. 🤨🤔

[@quietside3734]

"Last week . . . He purchased products . . . From a health food store." The gravity of that event was not lost on the actor who said it.

[@julieporter7805]

Quiet Side That no good Commie tofu eater!😉🤣

[@aarondavis8943]

"I hear...water..." "That's a leaky faucet." "You must go now." That's some damn good comedy right there.

[@CrystalJupiter]

really wish fincher gave us a scene of jake gyllenhaal and rdj sitting in a theater watching this with confused looks on their faces

[@CanItAlready]

I was not prepared for that Albert Fish joke or the reference to The Room.

[@LadyTylerBioRodriguez]

That's the second Fish joke after Balloon Land.

[@jonathanwarrdddedcxddeecec4787]

I wasn’t prepared for the “the fountain of youth lives” bit

[@georgewilson7432]

Snob is actually dead right when he says being a serial killer was easier in the 60s and 70s.

[@LadyTylerBioRodriguez]

Its often called the golden age of the serial killer for a reason.

[@julieporter7805]

And you know this because...?😏😱

[@smexisezy1]

So that explains the bunnies from Seven Psychopaths!

[@mrraretwinkie]

I was thinking the same exact thing.

[@robcolone8546]

I managed to get here super early, maybe I can get a heart from Brad? Maybe I’ll have to break out my factory sealed Caligula vinyl? I don’t know.

[@robcolone8546]

Sweet deal, love you Brad.

[@LittleMissLounge]

“Anyway, after that cameo from Albert Fish...” 😂

[@CanItAlready]

LittleMissLounge I was NOT prepared for that joke. 😨😆

[@lich109]

"Well that book was a wasted purchase." I don't think he was able to regret buying it though.

[@1Hol1Tiger]

This reminds me of one of the Saw writers who mentioned having recieved fanmail from someone claiming to be the real Jigsaw and would be "keeping an eye on him" Obviously a dark prank, but guy mentioned it scared the shit out of him. Can't blame him

[@HanMasho]

The Zodiac killer isn't _IN_ the room, he _IS_ the room!

[@michaelsayavong2656]

Tommy Wiseau, is the Zodiac killer?

[@azurewriter1858]

Hahaha. What a story, Han.

[@marcellofunhouse1234]

@@michaelsayavong2656 have you seen how he acts? im not surprised

[@NekroBroly]

He IS the bus!

[@nicklager1666]

I see that the 70s version of the usual suspects lineup looks a bit lackluster. Keyser Soze is the guy in the Ray bans.

[@LadyTylerBioRodriguez]

The backstory of this film is just amazing. It's far and away the best thing about it. I'm saddened Zodiac good film didnt mention it.

[@EvilDick1995]

This isn’t the one they are watching in the theatre?

[@MondoConnie]

Love the Manos-style sax music in the background. It really gives the murders a wistful jauntiness.

[@ikmnification5737]

Snob: [Actor or Director] as you may remember from [film]. Me: Nope, but I'm hoping you reference it so I can pretend to remember.

[@masonallen3961]

Ironically instead of The Zodiac Killer, D.B. Cooper showed up to the film’s premiere.

[@marcellofunhouse1234]

lmao

[@Dj_Real_Eyes_Open]

I give this cinema snob movie review 10 on 10 and the official lloyd seal of approval!

[@kathleenmorrison2908]

Brad, I gotta say, your dog voice reading the Zodiac manifesto killed me harder than Jerry killed that old lady. Love the dog voice.

[@Launchpad05]

Who'd thought that Tony Stark also tried to catch The Zodiak.

[@domc8089]

Bruce banner and donnie darko too

[@CyberkillGames]

@@domc8089 Donnie Darko is now Mysterio.

[@aarondavis8943]

@@CyberkillGames And the husband of the cop from Fargo. Not a superhero but still...I love that guy!

[@thornjohnson4300]

after watching all these movies from 70s i feel like going to a key party

[@randyriffers603]

The guy playing the Zodiac Killer looks like a discount Paul Newman.

[@jimbrown8026]

I laughed so hard at your Fulci line. Thanks man. Needed that laugh today

[@PaceBreaker]

This was unintended comedy. I was laughing even without the Snob's snarky comments.

[@tacotoosday42]

Still a better Zodiac killer explanation than American Horror Story

[@LadyTylerBioRodriguez]

Ah yes... the same show that through in Elizabeth Short, Richard Speck, Anne Franks, Madamn LeLaurie, Elizabeth Bathory, Richard Ramirez, HH Holmes and many many others. AHS is many things, tasteful sure ain't one.

[@aarondavis8943]

And the Fincher Zodiac had impeccable performances, dialogue, direction and editing. How am I meant to laugh at that? Useless.

[@BP-dn9nv]

I can live with making movies/ shows about serial killers, but I draw the line when it comes at portraying them as a protagonist. Making Ramirez a main character in one of those seasons was one of the few times I felt justifiably offended.

[@BP-dn9nv]

Not going to lie, I wish Fincher's film made a joke about this.

[@jasonjimerson7046]

Yes... We need more Johnny Charo!

[@InvisibleFreak23]

The real Z must have pissed himself if he saw thiat movie. Great and funny review!😆

[@sugarm1860]

I don't know if this counts as an exploitation film, but a movie that you may be interested in is a movie called "Pound" from 1970. It was written and directed by Robert Downey Sr. and was Robert Downey Jr.'s first ever role. It's about a bunch of animals in a pound...who are about to be euthanized. All the animals are played by humans...with RDJ's role being a puppy.

[@shellac23]

OMG I HAVE TO SEE THIS!!!!!

[@murrfeeling]

That sounds FASCINATING.

[@sugarm1860]

No offense to RDJ, but it also made me think “so this is probably the start of RDJ and his dad’s not so good relationship...”

[@Mattteus]

I love that you called him “Justine from Red Zone Cuba”

[@hairlesskang]

Why does the main lead that plays the killer look like Paul Newman's unheard of brother?

[@georgewilson7432]

The Zodiac Killer rabbit hole is even more outrageous than this movie.

[@johnoneil9188]

The Zodiac vs Mr. Nolegs. Now that is the most ambitious crossover I have heard about in a long time!

[@joeblowtheloverman9620]

I have to be honest. This is one of the best episodes that i've saw. Almost die From laughing. Had to pause it a couple times because it was so many quips in this episode. You outdone Yourself mister cinema snob

[@robertromero9488]

Drinking Game: Take a shot of whisky every time Grover says the word "bitch"

[@marcellofunhouse1234]

Take a drink everytime you put bad cgi. in starwars

[@CodeNameX001]

Maaaaan, I miss episodes like this. It's cool to see a few more modern films, but seeing good 'ole 70s exploitation is prime Cinema Snob.

[@RocaDeearCenjar]

I'm still waiting for him to review the Dunwich Horror.

[@FrenchPaul1988]

That and something not political or religious.

[@aarondavis8943]

@@RocaDeearCenjar Ooh I could go a toasted Dunwich right about now.

[@nakenmil]

Johnny Charro is a national treasure.

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

Wait...it's not Ted Cruz?

[@theshenpartei]

Bobby Lawson you stole my joke

[@kaydenpat]

Donald never lies about anything so it is Ted Cruz. Believe me!

[@afrog2666]

Ted Cruuuuuuuz!

[@cjwrench07]

What? Noooo.... a Canadian Zodiac Killer would ruin our reputation

[@SteeleZack]

I am disappointed with the lack of Donovan in this version

[@declanhandley-byrne4335]

Y'know who could catch the Zodiac Killer? Phoenix Wright

[@SirFailsalot91]

Nah, Professor Layton would catch him, Phoenix Wright would guarantee he gets locked up.

[@flightlesschicken7769]

@@SirFailsalot91 Perhaps that's the mystery Luke was referring to at the end of Unwound Future.

[@virochanaasura8521]

He should have made a Patch Adams reference in the hospital scene as he was around then.

[@dubuyajay9964]

Because Night of The Lepus didn't have enough "scary" bunnies in it. 😂🤣😎🐰🐇

[@JaycRam]

Just saw your eBay posting of your NES collection. 1) Had no idea you own that many games, and 2) it made me kind of sad seeing you having to resort to extreme measures like that to help finish up your movie. Best of luck, Brad.

[@littlegiantj8761]

This movie wanted to be what Joker is.

[@anthonyhudak9363]

The police caught the zodiac by listening to the narration of this film and managed to catch him at the cast party

[@JosephRodriguez1991]

Stop kidnapping teenagers, and putting them your basement Grandpa! That line from you, cracked me up. No homo but, I love #TheCinemaSnob.

[@silverselkie1692]

I mean call the plan crazy all you want, if it worked we'd be calling it genius

[@ShadeMeadows]

I remember that when i was little, and i heard the name "Zodiac Killer" I thought it was a villain from "Knights of the Zodiac" ':D

[@undreal7398]

This movie came out right when 70's sleaze started to ooze into the culture hehe

[@jcawthon99]

Awwe man now we gotta do the rest of this with Denny Elfman!!

[@undeadmaruchan2311]

Brad should review Forbidden Zone!!

[@whenthemusicsover6028]

Terrible joke alert: That psychic wasn't murdered, she was forcibly re-TIRE-d!

[@stonecoldku4161]

So the film's director thought that Hamlet's plan was the way to catch the killer?

[@AaronTheBlackDragon]

How to make your villian stand out in a movie? By making everyone else in the movie equaly unlikely.

[@WilliamGarland]

A bunch of scenes in this reminds me weirdly of Manhunter. I wonder if Thomas Harris saw this movie and then forgot.

[@guillaumebabey4484]

While the movie is badshit crazy in many ways, it did explore a rather thought-provoking prospect for the time, that serial killers can be good at pretending to lead a normal life, hidden in plain sight. Something very Henry portrait of a serial killer, only it is featured in exploitation shlock.

[@babyskadiproductions]

Coming soon: Rob Zombie's remake of the Zodiac Killer

[@SirAsdf]

How is it the Zodiac Killer is the nicest guy in town?

[@DasKame]

He's just a Lady Killer.... GET IT? GET IT?!?!?!?!

[@LoganSewell83]

I imagine Zodiac laughing loudly like Max Cady while watching this in the theater.

[@mothmanofaustraliaradio8888]

But what if... the killer can write in multiple different handwriting styles... Writers and cops: fuck!!!

[@FrenchPaul1988]

I'm surprised he sent hand-written letters rather than ones typed on a typewriter or with the words cut from newspaper articles.

[@Typicalusername43]

Am I the only one that smiled at the mst3k photo

[@culchieman1995]

So with the apparent revelation of zodiacs real identity, turns out he was a poste man. I'll see myself out, thanks

[@NarwhalEntertainment]

I'm sorry, this movie's production and raison d'etre is a real life version of the play within a play from Hamlet?

[@CodeNameX001]

18:14 The scene that no doubt inspired the Tooth Fairy killer to murder Philip Seymour Hoffman.

[@scottguerin5741]

I was friends with Tom Hanson's son Jim. Tom Hanson owned or co-owned the pizza man pizza chain around the same time this movie was made. His silhouette in profile was part of the logo. Also went to school with the daughter of Doodles Weaver, Janella although we were not friends. I'm surprised I never saw this movie before although Jim did talk about it. Will have to track it down.

[@iangraham9988]

Wasn’t the whole Zodiac thing had nothing to do astronomy/the occult, but the circle/cross symbol he/she used was used in the ads of Zodiac Watches

[@germanvisitor2]

So you get to movies relatively soon after you mention them? Looking forward to that Evil Dead episode.

[@JoeyJ0J0]

We all know that the Zodiac Killer was working with Valarie Solonas

[@Seanatonin]

"Chicks, Bro" is a "Jesus, Bro!" parody

[@docmadi96]

Here I was expecting Iron Man, Hulk and Mysterio to pop up. Didn’t know there was a 70s movie

[@rorylumley4727]

This was made before the cool kids revealed the zodic killer is ed bagley jr

[@uzimyspecial]

Thought it was Ted Cruz

[@rorylumley4727]

@@uzimyspecial no according to donald trump ted cruz's dad killed jfk

[@TommyDeonauthsArchives]

New Cinema Snob video? And it's about the Zodiac killer?

[@gabe_s_videos]

It's amazing how many movies are out there that I haven't seen.

[@dragonkeeper19600]

I remember in Zodiac, one of the letters the killer sends to the Chronicle says he's looking forward to seeing a movie made about him and he wonders what actor will be chosen to play him. Joke's on you, ZK! You're a mailman named Jerry! You hang around with middle-aged losers and jump on cars!

[@keata1315]

The tire used to kill the psychic went on to star in Rubber

[@TheAirBear2000]

That's not the Zodiac Killer's symbol! That's just the Smash logo!

[@LadyTylerBioRodriguez]

Zodiac for Smash. His final smash can be shining a flashlight that stuns the target before unloading.

[@royalfoil5413]

3:36 You are ruining the mystery of weither or not Brad Jones and Craig are the same person! 10:05 wtf that's pretty bizarre but funny

[@thomaskphillips2582]

love your snarky movie review tone cinema snob its quite unique (funny when done to hellraiser movies) i added you to one of my fave you tube movie reviews along with decker shado+deusdaecon reviews+offtheshelf reviews+oliver harper+ravensfilm productions as you guys are the best & channel awesome

[@TheGrindhouse70]

I remember when you mentioned this movie in your Zero In And Scream review ages ago! Time flies!

[@SpeedyEric1]

9:38- Madness? ...THIS. IS. *ZODIAC!!!*

[@Stoic_Lizard]

Do people still eat rabbit stew? I've never once heard of anyone eating rabbit stew outside of Looney tunes.

[@roringusanda2837]

Yeah, I think that died out in the 30s or 40s...🤔

[@andygtmo]

That "dad?" was priceless.

[@julieporter7805]

Anyone watching this after Zodiac's code was finally cracked?

[@skygalvan1880]

One of...

[@sheltonbrightjr.5988]

8:18 Flo should have told Grover to kiss her grits!!

[@DonPeyote420]

Holy shit Zodiac's rabbits in Seven Psychopaths were a reference to this movie??

[@knightscroftsquire-muldoon]

Obviously DB Cooper was the Zodiac killer...

[@Crrrow]

And DB Cooper was Dale Cooper.

[@knightscroftsquire-muldoon]

@@Crrrow And Dale Cooper was Rowdy Roddy Piper incognitus as Lil' Dripper Dan Hashsaway leader of the Gorgonites.

[@AlbinoAxolotl]

And both of them are Steve Hodel’s dad!

[@knightscroftsquire-muldoon]

@@AlbinoAxolotl And not to forget Steve Hodel is the writer for part of the character Stov'Hode or Nåo'Qurshän the Marques De Sqûiibler, 3rd Mòh'n-Al-Muhd and the 8th Qúiben to the Royal Dooken of Xazxélærgëntú "بِسْمِ אלוהים האמיתי الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ טטרגרמטוبِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِالرَّحِيْم" _Also Known As..._ ("The Warrior Scribe of The Desert Ninja knight & His Valient Rescue of The Moist He-Queen From Zanzibar's Cheap Harem III") Edit: It is a Syrian and Turkish Rare Film Hodel wrote the rough draft for sometime in 1980's

[@zackschilling4376]

Damn, the Zodiac has a sweet ass Mustang. Fastback, correct? Love the color too.

[@grapeshot]

That couple at the campfire were the very definition of a professional victim.

[@dabunnyman9133]

4:15 Good Lord is that Doodles Weaver playing he old man? (Yeah did not expect most folks to know who he was. Sang with Spike Jones band and was most famous for the song with the phrase Beetlebomb!)

[@cannibalbunnygirl]

Oooh I'd think of a witty first comment but its Monday....hey ho! I'll just express my admiration for you instead Snob. 😘

[@CyberkillGames]

Wait, this isn't the 2007 David Fincher film with Robert Downey Jr and Jake Gyllenhaal.

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

No...that's a good film

[@stonecoldku4161]

So a pet dies, there is a sad burial scene and then someone goes on a killing rampage. Someone get Keanu Reeves on the phone I've got an idea for one hell of franchise! No it's missing something...I've got it someone steals his car. See now it's a totally original idea.

[@MrBlueSkyof1607]

Well to be fair, that probably WILL do much better than this Mr. Zodiac film.

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

The Zodiac Killer was the mailmen we made along the way.

[@culwin]

The 70's were really, really weird. I barely remember them but they were.

[@randalgraves6979]

I only saw about 6 months of the 70s. So 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@louisduarte8763]

11:03 It's for the greater good! "THE GREATER GOOD." "SHUT IT!"

[@HurricaneDDragon]

Is this a... comedy about the Zodiac Killer?

[@MrBlueSkyof1607]

An unintentional comedy, but still, a comedy.

[@NickNitro03]

That Albert Fish reference