psycho killers in film and television**, specifically psychological thrillers. “police procedural horror films” . ### Film Discussions * **_Frailty_** (2001), Paxton’s convincing and “subdued” performance as a serial killer with a “caring fatherly quality” * **_Psycho_** (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a classic film the hosts discuss in detail. Perkins’s performance as Norman Bates, praising his ability to be both likable and disturbing. * **_Copycat_** (1995), starring Sigourney Weaver, is a film about a criminal psychiatrist who becomes homebound due to agoraphobia and PTSD after being attacked by a serial killer. The hosts mention several other films in passing, such as **_American Psycho_**, **_Happy Death Day_**, and **_Switchback_**, as examples of good psycho killer films.

S04 E22 This is Halloween

The Bricked Pit is a podcast where hosts Jason, Josh, and Adam explore movies and pop culture, often focusing on classics from the '80s and '90s. Known for their conversational banter and comedic tangents, the trio offers in-depth analyses of films, digging into everything from practical effects to controversial directors. They aren't afraid to debate the merits of sequels (is "Dawn of the Dead" superior to "Night of the Living Dead?"), and they're not shy about expressing their distaste for excessive nostalgia in modern film.