Rewind or Die – Cult Movies, Trash Cinema, and Deep Dives

IN THIS EPISODE: The gang unravels a truly unhinged weekend roundup, featuring:

PLUS:

This week on Rewind or Die, we face the vengeance, velvet, and Val of Tombstone (1993) — a Western that somehow features 40% coughing and still ends up being 100% cool.

We dig into the chaos behind the scenes (ghost directors, script cuts, Kurt Russell becoming the captain now), the wild box office ride, and how Tombstone absolutely outgunned Wyatt Earp in the great gunfight of dad-approved cinema. We also mourn the complete lack of Tombstone merchandise, pitch an unhinged Saturday morning cartoon version of the film, and spiral into a candy-fueled flashback none of us were prepared for.

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Jeff returns from Florida with emotional baggage, Steve fights a hotel QR code like it’s a boss battle, Paige watches Clueless for the first time and causes a full breakdown, and Adam still thinks Kevin Durant is in his prime.

Also:

This episode contains:

We break down 2000’s The Replacements, a football fever dream where Keanu Reeves plays a haunted QB, Gene Hackman coaches like the world’s ending, and every supporting character is one bad hit from prison or greatness.

We scream about:

Also: a game called “Who’s Got the Ball?”, an illegal ad read from Louis, and possibly too much ranch.

This episode was recorded in two very different emotional states:

Somewhere in between, Intern Paige went to a METALLICA concert, returned completely unfazed, and told us she missed Master of Puppets because she was "getting nachos." That sentence alone sent Adam into an existential crisis that lasted the rest of the episode.

IN THIS EPISODE:

They’re watching you. Through your phone. Through your fridge. Through the turkey sandwich in your shopping bag.

This week on Rewind or Die, the gang goes deep (and extremely off the rails) on 1998’s Enemy of the State—a paranoia-soaked, satellite-scrambled, Cheez-It-powered thriller starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, and the most dangerous MiniDisc in America.

We cover it ALL: —Ducks in Witness Protection —Gabriel Byrne dying faster than you can say “surveillance subplot” —NSA interns who look like they just left a Mountain Dew LAN party —And Gene Hackman LIVING inside a Faraday cage made of rage and R...

Together. As adults. Jeff had already seen it once—with his kids. This was his second time. He paid twice. He has regrets. He also might be a wizard now.

But somehow, that wasn’t the weirdest part of the episode.

Because Steve walked into the studio with a legal pad titled "Cartoons I’m 99% Sure I Didn’t Hallucinate." From there, it all fell apart.

Inside this emotionally unstable episode of Rewind or Die Shorts:

aka The One Where We Accidentally Launch Over Silver Surfer Trivia

This week on Rewind or Die, we dive periscope-first into Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide (1995)—a high-stakes submarine thriller starring Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, and a dog named Snaps who might outrank the entire Navy.

We break down:

We tried to hold this episode back. We really did.

But when the Meat Mountain calls… you answer.

This week on Rewind or Die Shorts, Adam confesses to a late-night Arby’s decision that may have opened a time portal. Jeff revisits the deep shame of loving Kate & Leopold. Steve, stuck at a garage for three hours, invents a fake injury attorney named Chaz Razor, who may or may not be real now.

We also cover:

In this episode of Rewind or Die, we revisit The Firm (1993)—a tense, stylish legal thriller starring Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, and Wilford Brimley. We break down the film’s plot, explore its place in the John Grisham movie universe, and celebrate Hackman’s unforgettable 90s run.

This week, we suit up, sign the NDA, and try not to get murdered in the Cayman Islands as we dive into The Firm(1993), the tax-fueled legal thriller that asks: what if your new job came with a house, a BMW... and the mob?

We’re continui...

Kilmer performances (Tombstone, Heat, Real Genius, and even Top Secret!).The strange power of his presence—cool, chaotic, intense, and hilarious… often in the same scene.The 2021 documentary “Val” (Jeff saw it, Adam hasn’t, Steve meant to).Jeff’s personal Kilmer Power Rankings (they start normal and then turn into a debate).That thing Val had that almost no one else does anymore.

There are still laughs. There are still quotes. But this one’s for Val.

Thank you for all the kind messages on our Escape from L.A. and Captain Ron episodes—we’ll be back to regular...

It’s our most unhinged episode ever—and that’s saying something. In this April Fools Special, we dive headfirst into the sunburned madness of Captain Ron (1992), the tropical chaos-comedy you’ve seen a hundred times but have no memory of finishing.

Adam hijacks the show. Jeff fights for control. Steve sides with the ocean. And together, they confront the terrible truth: Captain Ron might be a tax scam, a haunted broadcast, and possibly Jack Sparrow’s dad.

Along the way, we unravel conspiracy theories about:

WE DID IT. We watched Snake Plissken SURF a radioactive tsunami, play DEATH BASKETBALL, survive Steve Buscemi in a cowboy hat, and EMP the ENTIRE PLANET because he got annoyed.

This is our full-throttle, off-the-rails, absolutely unhinged breakdown of Escape from L.A., the 1996 cult sequel that said, “What if we made New York again but greasier, louder, and somehow even more insane?”

In this episode:

In the inaugural episode of Rewind or Die Shorts, your favorite trio of movie-loving chaos gremlins returns with:

It’s 2025, but we’re firing up the Pork-Chop Express and heading straight back to 1986 for a movie that asks: “What if your action hero talked like John Wayne, dressed like a truck stop fever dream, and fumbled his way through ancient Chinese magic?” That’s right—this week on Rewind or Die, it’s Big Trouble in Little China.

Join Adam, Jeff, and Steve as they unleash their mystical podcast powers to:

🔥 Trust no one. Bring a flamethrower. 🔥

In this paranoia-fueled episode of Rewind or Die, we’re diving deep—icy deep—into John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), the ultimate sci-fi horror nightmare. We break down its brilliant casting, legendary practical effects, and the cold, nihilistic terror that STILL haunts audiences today.

But we’re not stopping there. Oh no. Along the way, we derail into:

In this episode of Rewind or Die, Adam takes a deep dive into Escape from New York (1981), John Carpenter’s legendary dystopian action thriller starring Kurt Russell as the ultimate antihero, Snake Plissken. We break down the film’s iconic cyberpunk aesthetic, its eerily prophetic vision of crime-ridden urban decay, and why Snake remains one of the coolest action protagonists of all time.

From behind-the-scenes production stories (spoiler: it wasn’t actually shot in NYC) to the synth score that changed action movies forever, we cover it all—including Jeff’s overly serious analysis and Producer Steve’s baffling c...

David Lynch’s DUNE (1984) – A Beautiful Disaster?

David Lynch. Giant sandworms. Sting in a metal speedo. TOTO on the soundtrack. Whisper monologues. A box office disaster that somehow became a cult classic.

This week on Rewind or Die, we’re diving into the wild, cursed, and completely unhinged world of David Lynch’s DUNE—a movie that flopped, confused audiences, and was disowned by its own director… yet refuses to be forgotten.

Was it misunderstood genius? A glorious mess? The best bad adaptation ever made? We break it all down—the chaotic production, the studio med...

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This week on Rewind or Die, we’re diving into the pure ‘90s sci-fi chaos of Demolition Man (1993). It’s Stallone vs. Snipes in a utopian nightmare where Taco Bell reigns supreme, toilet paper is extinct, and cryo-prisons are apparently a thing.

We’re breaking down: 🔥 Wesley Snipes’ unhinged villain performance—Simon Phoenix is having too much fun. 🌮 The great Taco Bell franchise war—and why Europe got Pizza Hut instead. 🧻 The 3 seashells mystery—seriously, how does it work?! 💥 And whether this movie is secretly brilliant satire or just peak ‘90s nonsense.

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Die Hard… but make it hockey. 🏒💥

This week on Rewind or Die, we’re lacing up our skates and diving into Sudden Death (1995), the most ridiculous sports-themed action movie ever made. Jean-Claude Van Damme fights terrorists inside a packed Stanley Cup Final—because of course he does.

We’re breaking down: 🥋 JCVD vs. a guy in a penguin mascot suit—the greatest fight scene of all time? 🏒 Explosions, zambonis, and hockey-based mayhem 💣 Why every ‘90s action villain had an overcomplicated hostage plan 🥅 And the real question: Was this the best or worst job security for an NHL goalie?

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"Come with us if you want to pod." 🤖🔥

This week on Rewind or Die, we’re diving deep into one of the greatest action movies of all time—Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). James Cameron took everything that made the first movie great and cranked it up to 1000%, delivering unstoppable action, groundbreaking effects, and peak Schwarzenegger.

We’re breaking down: 🔫 Arnold’s perfect face turn—from killing machine to father figure 💥 The T-1000’s liquid metal nightmare fuel 🚴 The greatest chase scenes ever filmed 🤖 And how this sequel changed the action genre forever.

🎧 Listen now! The future is not set… but this e...

Groovy. 🪓🔫

This week on Rewind or Die, we’re cracking open the ultimate horror-comedy sequel—Evil Dead 2 (1987). Sam Raimi cranks up the insanity, Bruce Campbell takes more damage than any human should survive, and somehow this movie is both a remake and a sequel.

We’re breaking down: 💀 The evolution of Ash Williams from victim to chainsaw-wielding legend 🩸 How Raimi turned horror into Looney Tunes violence 🏚️ The weirdest cabin fever ever put on film 🔮 And why this is STILL the best mix of horror and comedy ever made.

🎧 Listen now—before the Deadites swallow your soul! #EvilDead2 #