The Murder Podcast

The Murder Podcast is a fun film that pokes at the murder podcast genre. As true crime podcasts currently sweep the nation (world?), viewers are allowed to feel like they are in on all of these two characters' inside jokes. The film itself feels like a mix of 90's comedy and horror tropes that never takes itself too seriously. Viewers who enjoy recognizing familiar moments from their favorite films in new settings will get a kick out of battling for who knows the most. Overall, the concept is familiar and enjoyable. It makes for an enjoyable light watch.

The Murder Podcast seems to be both a comedy film masquerading as a horror film and vice versa, yet fails to truly grab hold of either genre. Rather the film seems to alternate between the two throughout its runtime. It seems to lean slightly toward being a stoner comedy, but the few stoner moments fail to bring the hijinks many enjoy in other films but does enough for those who partake to get an extra laugh.

Overall the horror aspect seems shallow and while a large part of the film centers around it, the feeling of tension is often dispelled by the shenanigans of the main characters and doesn't carry throughout the plot. The horror isn't fleshed out or unique and the plot seems rather simple. Truly unfortunate as the film hints at an interesting past for our main character and town, yet fails to elaborate or weave them meaningfully into the story.

It is an interesting story unfortunately held back by its execution and writing.

This film is delightful & a breath of fresh air.

The horror/comedy genre has gained a heavy hitter with director William Bagley's new film "The Murder Podcast." It has a similar feel as films like, "John Dies at the End" & "Tucker & Dale Versus Evil" while remaining wholly original. Given, there's more than a few internet inside jokes, but I believe that they wouldn't detract from the experience for the uninitiated. There are a few exposition scenes that drag during the second act, but the third act makes up for that in a glorious way! The lead actors are exceptional & and this was a perfect vehicle for them to spotlight their skills. Fwiw, I can see "The Murder Podcast" becoming a cult classic.

All in all, 8/10 would recommend & will watch again!

A fantastic indie comedy-horror that feels like it has the potential to become a cult classic. If nobody else is willing, I'll start the cult myself! The combination of phenomenal writing with hilarious visual comedy reminds me a lot of Edgar Wright, and the acting really brings it all together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. I genuinely enjoyed this more than some big-budget hollywood films that I've seen recently. A great movie to watch with friends if you're trying to share a late night laugh, I would EASILY recommend "The Murder Podcast."

Here's to hoping that one day we get a full length ramen podcast episode!

I have no idea why this isn't being raved about everywhere. Hilarious and gruesome in the best silliest way. Way over the top in the best way. I found it accidentally and stuck with the silliness (I was looking for The Podcast Murders that my friend had a small role in. That one is worth watching as well, but this is so much better). Get the popcorn and licorice out and just enjoy.

Okay I need more words to post the review so about me - 62 yo woman who hates horror without humour, equally dislike realistic gruesomeness. This film has horror and gruesomeness but it's all so mixed up in silliness that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Get the rewind button ready for the best bits.