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I was convinced people were just overblowing this B-Movie thing since this didn't feel like a B-movie flick after watching it first hand. I still don't, it was more enjoyable than a lot of Big Blockbusters
@@abdgotchillsWell…just lemme put it into perspective by comparing this with the first John Wick. They’re both movies primarily focused around mindless action They both have fairly simplistic characters and plots. But somehow this movie has a budget nearly 8 times that of John Wick. And before someone mentions it. Yes, I know this movie requires much more CGI than John Wick so it isn’t really a fair comparison but my point still stands
I haven't seen this film, but I do like that this film subverts both the ex-wives tropes. Usually in films, the ex-wife is either an awful person or a love interest that the hero wins back. Here, she's neither and even encourages her ex when he finds someone new.
But who gets to decide what qualifies as “rights”? The management or union? Both can’t be right. Often times, like with my union, we’re fighting for complete nonsense that isn’t at all fair for the employer. Union employees generally are babies with way more rights than they should get.
@@jimlahey3919 I mean treating employees with basic respect is always a good thing. Paying them well and as promised is also a good thing Overworking them and forcing them to meet ridiculous deadlines is also something a lot of people are fed up with as well. Generally, people don't like being treated like pieces of shit just for coming in to do their job
I remember reading this book series in middle school and being entranced by how the author tried to make scientific reasons for how a MEG could actually survive extinction. Highly recommend reading them yourself!
Sucks this movie reignited the “Meg in the Mariana Trench” conspiracy that died years before this movie. Still though as a high schooler who grew up on shark shows this movie is my spirit animal.
@@gameworldmaster5916 yeah, but you can't deny there were some awesomely campy kills in the third one. The one with the underwater scooter thing, the decapitation, the jump off the ship!
Thanks so much for the SAG awareness, I work in VFX, actually worked on The Meg, and I will be out of work in October because of the strike, which is scary, but necessary. I support the strikes, the film industry has been overworked and underpaid for far too long. Thank you for supporting it!
I think it's just a reference to that bible story of the guy Jonas getting swallowed by a giant "fish." (Probably meant to be a whale but mistranslated)
I watched this movie in theaters with my dad when it came out. I consider it heavily responsible for the wonderful relationship that he and I have today.
Me too! My dad and I are going to see the new Meg 2: The Trench movie in theaters on August 4th! My dad dislikes, despises and hates all shark movies, except for the kid cartoon and animated ones that I grew up watching on as a kid! But even though he doesn’t like them, he’ll do it for me since I want to see it for myself, which is so nice of him! What a good dad he is!
After eating an entire slightly smaller Megalodon, how was the Meg still hungry enough to eat the doctor??? That'd be like finishing off a large pizza all at once and deciding to go back out for a small bag of Fritos
The Meg is a massive animal that needs tons of calories to survive each day. Not getting enough food and being out competed by Great Whites is what killed off the Meg millions of years ago when the oceans began to cool. Plus the Meg is warm blooded. It needs to eat more when it gets colder since its body will use energy to keep itself warm. The Meg in this film, more than likely, is feeling the affects of having traveled through miles of cold and deep ocean to reach the surface, hence the continuous carnage and eating.
Let's be real, we only one we ever cared about surviving was the dog. This and _Deep Blue Sea_ are easily the best shark movies that aren't _Jaws,_ a movie I can just have fun with. Put it on as well as _Lake Placid_ or _Arachnophobia_ and I'm entertained. That's all I expected from this and I was not disappointed.
I don't know where the world got this idea that movies all had to be the topest of the top top notch to be considered a good movie. I love a movie that I can turn on and just veg out to! All the movies you listed would never be considered high cinema, but I enjoy every single one because it let's me turn my brain off for a bit and just be entertained! 😁👍
James mentioning Piranha 3D made me do a double-take, I was like "what? I don't remember him doing a Kill Count for that, I've been waiting for that." Hope he gets to do that one some time. Eight-Legged Freaks would be another fun movie, if we're gonna see some more creature-feature horror films to KC!
I love that James and his editors have fun with the sponsor segments it's like your own little dead meat universe plus I love how fall the kill counts have come ironically I'm on another kill count binge fest and I'm currently on the jaws kill counts when this comes out thank you James and Chelsea and thank you Dead meat crew for our ultimate horror Channel and making it feel good to be a horror movie fan
@@bojo8372same, when he took that break I hated it. It’s not enjoyable watching other people do it, I especially didn’t like that he didn’t do American psycho
I love that James is playing around with the color of the background more in these newer kill counts, with that blue background, I almost thought this was a Zoran episode
I'm not exactly sure when James came back, but welcome back James! We missed you and I hope you're doing better now. Know that we all had you in our thoughts and prayers! 😁🙏
@@SolflareYTI remember the first time I saw a zoran kill count and was disappointed it wasn't James but by the end of the episode I fell in love with zoran.
Been Watching your show for a couple years now and finally blessed enough to show some love where it counts. This was your best episode so far and the sponsorship bit was so well written and done I had to show the love on this one, yall have a great day!
I loved the in depth look at the VFX, feels good to acknowledge some artists that aren't often focused on when we praise media beyond "CGI looked good".
Oh my God, the ending scene with Zoran was so fucking hilarious 😂. These videos have blossomed into something so much more amazing than just 'counting horror movie kills', Huge well done you guys for all your hard work!
i love how creative these kill counts have gotten. this has become more than just counting kills. it’s so fun, and i really am impressed with how far this series as come. love you james and chelsea!
It would be super cool to hear you and Chelsea talk more about horror books on the podcast while you're acting in solidarity of the strike! Plus more of Chelsea's awesome games 🤩
You know, it's always nice seeing Statham doing different things to his usual action movie fair (not that this isn't an action movie, but it's something different for him). I also had no idea the dude was 51! He honestly looks phenomenal for his age.
You should check out the 1998 film Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. It's the first film he ever starred in and it goes more with his background of selling moody goods on the street. Really good movie.
I can't tell if it was an intentional/ forced or unintentional reference, but the actor who played Toshi did play a character who manipulated time in the tv show Heroes.....So him dying for lack of time is poetic in a way.
I remember seeing an interview with Rainn Wilson where he said that almost immediately after he was cast in the film the director, if I’m not mistaken, asked him “If the shark had a voice who’s voice would it be?” And Wilson answered “Jason Statham.” Shortly afterwards Statham was cast as the main character, Wilson was very happy
Favorite part of Dead Meat is that I have been watching since The Thing video was made and the main background music hasn't changed, brings back the good times.
I know this channel is based on horror movies but I really love these horror-adjacent episodes. It’s some of my favorite types of movie reviews, and the fact that we get these in action movies from time to time is just a treat.
There was something you forgot. At the end of the movie, you can hear another meg as they drove away on the boat. You can't hear it at first, so you have to listen carefully
I saw this movie in theaters back in 2018 with 2 of my friends. The movie became an inside joke of ours because we thought it would be absolute garbage before we saw it but it turned out to be good. I nearly laughed out loud when I saw that it was getting a sequel. Definetly going to watch it in theaters.
@@MorrisseyMusewhile i totally understand why you and others have that sentiment, the actor part of the strike is WAY more about small time actors, background actors, and tv actors, than it is about big time celebrities!
I’m happy to see you guys are supporting the strikes and I’ll be here for it the whole time. I don’t care what you guys put out, I’m going to be supporting you all the way. Be good people!
You are supporting rich people who are fighting richer people who when they weren't fighting each other were constantly belittling people that weren't them. They deserve to go bankrupt.
@@Im_everywhere_all_at_onceWriters and actors throughout Hollywood are striking for better conditions and wages. A lot of productions have been suspended as a result.
When I first saw the Meg bite down on that glass I was impressed by the durability but had to admit by the damage it did take the glass probably couldn't take repeated bites. Lucky for the little girl, the shark didn't tempt it.
Referencing the musical Pippin which was the first musical I was in during middle school almost made me do an excited spit take! I love these videos and I’m beyond glad that you all are supporting the writer’s strike. Hats off to you all. You are all truly good people 🫶🏻
Thank you both for supporting working people and their unions. If there were more folks like you, all working people would have a better and more economically secure life. ❤
@@theawesome5871 so 4 kill counts? That’s not that many. He hasn’t been back for that long and I’m just trying to spread some positivity because I know he was going through a rough time, your comment was completely unnecessary
I love creature features- they're among my favorite movies. I'm so glad they get featured on the channel sometimes. I was so excited when I saw Meg pop up in my notifications this morning. And I found this channel because of the Tremors and Critters episodes- Tremors being my favorite movie ever, and Critters (one and two, at least) being a favorite since childhood. I'll always be happy for more creature features.
OMG finally!!!!! I’ve been waiting for this kill count for literally years and it finally has come out. I remember one time I actually searched the Meg 2018. Dead meat kill count, but nothing came up and I was so sad but now I am the happiest man alive right now.
For a few years (I think until the pandemic started) a shark movie was coming out every summer and my family made a short tradition of getting together to go see them, this one included! I have a real positive association with this movie because of that so I'm happy to see you cover it before the sequel is out! Also I fully support what you guys are doing in regards to the strike. I know it won't stop you from making fun videos in the slightest
Watched this movie with my mom a month or two ago,it was easily the funniest movie experience ive seen because of how cheesy it felt (doesn't mean its bad),glad to see you covering this one,james!
James you’ve provided me with the most enjoyable meal types with this luxurious entertainment for all these years, may your pillows be soft and cold and may your meals be hot.
I love how you guys added how the animation for the movie was done to bring more awareness to the animators!! I hope to pursue this industry in the future so here's to hoping it gets better!🤞
Thank you James for making my day! I love this movie ever since I saw it, so the fact that you covered it on your channel makes me happy and thankful for you!
Always love the BTS knowledge james brings to these kill counts. It makes for great multiple viewings and it also means even if I've already seen the movie or wasnt a fan. I can still enjoy all sorts of new trivia. Thanks Dead Meat team. Enjoy the weekend
2:50 the best way to describe this movie. I don’t know why but this movie randomly became my favorite thing ever to just rewatch or just have it in the, got me through some hard college bs lol
I've not finished the video as I know it'll be great fun regardless, I just wanted to say I appreciate the both of you for just being decent, wholesome, people who will do what they can to help others who are trying to get what they deserve. You don't just ask people to "be good people", you stand as an example. Thank you! One idea for you is that you could do "Killcount: (Media) addition" such as videogame, old TV or Murder Mysteries and such. Just a thought! Now to enjoy the Killcount. Have a good day!
I recently rewatched this movie for Shark Week and to get ready for the sequal next week. Really loved this episode. That ‘To the Numbers’ bit was perfect. I look forward to ‘They Talk’ season 2 lol
Let's see, what was my favorite thing about this Kill Count? James and Chelsea supporting the strikes? James' love for this dumb fun B-Movie? The hilarious ad break? The wholesome and dedicated behind the scenes stuff? The deep cut musical theater reference at 21:49? Nah, it's gotta be They Talk season 2 confirmation! Hell yeah! Loved this episode!!
Holy shit They Talk Season 2. It's finally happening. That announcement caught me so off-guard and i'm absolutely exstatic about it. And the Scream 6 Kill Count on top of that, this day rules. I hope you guys are having a great one as well.
Fun fact this movie and it’s sequel is loosely based on the first 2 books of the same name I’ll be curious if they continue the series as there are currently 6 books
@@axelnilsson5124 ironically atleast based on the trailers this movie reminds me more of a mix of the second and third book with the multiple sharks the first book and movie end very differently with the book setting up the sequel
it’s truly amazing seeing James and Chelsea supporting the strike, and James staying strong even w/ issues regarding his family just to entertain his viewers. What a great guy.
Again, like I’ve said before, what *exactly* is supporting some small writers strike going to do in the long-run against massive multibillion dollar corporations?
I like how you do the research into each main actor, and even some of the side character actors, and shout out the films/horror films they've done in the past. As well as the background and behind-the-scenes stuff, because I like scripts and reading screenplays, since I'm a writer too, but you can't see the behind-the-scenes of a film when reading just the screenplay or even watching the movie.
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I KNEW the Hamster Ball guy was gonna be the Golden Chainsaw!
@@MrWii000 same that was a cool kill
When are you going to cover The Blob movies?
All right this is what I wanted the meg James you're the king of dead meat which is your awesome so let's get to The Kills. And a TITLE CARD!
I'm surprised you guys didn't mention that The Meg got a sequel that came out this year
The Meg feels like a B movie script that got a really good cast and a really good budget and honestly I live for when that kind of thing happens.
I was convinced people were just overblowing this B-Movie thing since this didn't feel like a B-movie flick after watching it first hand. I still don't, it was more enjoyable than a lot of Big Blockbusters
@@abdgotchillsWell…just lemme put it into perspective by comparing this with the first John Wick.
They’re both movies primarily focused around mindless action
They both have fairly simplistic characters and plots.
But somehow this movie has a budget nearly 8 times that of John Wick.
And before someone mentions it. Yes, I know this movie requires much more CGI than John Wick so it isn’t really a fair comparison but my point still stands
@@Hkung-mu6cdyou point has one broken leg and the other one is dislocated
Sounds like what Tremors basically was
And the Meg 2 looks like it’s going to be full on b movie carnage and I’m loving it
I haven't seen this film, but I do like that this film subverts both the ex-wives tropes. Usually in films, the ex-wife is either an awful person or a love interest that the hero wins back. Here, she's neither and even encourages her ex when he finds someone new.
This is one of my favorite movies
It’s a great movie, you’ll love it.
In the book the ex wives is a horrible person
The blond I mean
We gotta stop having movies where people split up for good reasons and then stupidly get back together
Ah yes, if there is only thing more powerful than a 50ft shark is Jason Statham
His contract says “he doesn’t die by shark” “he kills the shark”
Might be a little bigger than 50ft lol
This comment was so cringe and unfunny.
@@ToalJohnJohnThe real Megalodon was about 50 feet, but of course the ones in this movie are 75 feet plus
@@haiz768bro how was it cringe its true bruh 1 man is stronger than a 50 ft long shark
"We know that when rights aren't given, they have to be fought for" is such a good quote and I love it
But who gets to decide what qualifies as “rights”? The management or union? Both can’t be right. Often times, like with my union, we’re fighting for complete nonsense that isn’t at all fair for the employer. Union employees generally are babies with way more rights than they should get.
@@jimlahey3919 I mean treating employees with basic respect is always a good thing. Paying them well and as promised is also a good thing
Overworking them and forcing them to meet ridiculous deadlines is also something a lot of people are fed up with as well. Generally, people don't like being treated like pieces of shit just for coming in to do their job
I love how Zoran brings up "retirement essentials" and then immediately pulls out a pipe bomb. Classic Zoran.
He also pulled out an Angel Blade from supernatural. Zoran truly is an angel.
Pipe bomb from Tremors
@@Michael_Ian_Blackface I know, but it's still really funny
fortnite peely
what’s the licking incident?
I love that Meg dosent take itself seriously but has good characters and I’ve heard that the casts chemistry is awesome.
How does Suin die?
all the cool behind the scenes stuff is one reason why i appreciate the kill count.
Same. It makes it less scary knowing behind the scenes stuff
Jimmy does his homework.
I remember reading this book series in middle school and being entranced by how the author tried to make scientific reasons for how a MEG could actually survive extinction.
Highly recommend reading them yourself!
MEG was my favorite book n the only one besides stephen king books ive read for pleasure
Sucks this movie reignited the “Meg in the Mariana Trench” conspiracy that died years before this movie.
Still though as a high schooler who grew up on shark shows this movie is my spirit animal.
@@BearThe-Small-Boy I mean believing in most theories that movies bring up is generally not a smart thing to do
Wait there was a book? And multiple? Anyone know where I can get them?
@@TraceHolstein-rw1nk local library could have them if it’s big enough, or Amazon
The Meg kill count really brought into light for me as to how Deep Blue Sea hasn’t had Kill Count yet based on it’s awesome cast
YES!!! He NEEEEDDDSSSSS TO DO DEEP BLUE SEA!! That’s LITERALLY the BEST SHARK MOVIE EVERRR!!!
All 3 of them! 2 sucked, but 1 and 3 were great schlock!
Only the first one. After all it’s the only one with Sam Jackson
@@gameworldmaster5916 yeah, but you can't deny there were some awesomely campy kills in the third one. The one with the underwater scooter thing, the decapitation, the jump off the ship!
iirc they have a podcast episode oh it
Thanks so much for the SAG awareness, I work in VFX, actually worked on The Meg, and I will be out of work in October because of the strike, which is scary, but necessary. I support the strikes, the film industry has been overworked and underpaid for far too long. Thank you for supporting it!
keep your head up bro you got this
Dang dude!
I loved the film and it's awesome to meet the team
Thank you for all your hard work. We will be supporting you and the other amazing sfx artists
Aren't the writers who are striking the same ones who wrote the line "somehow Palpatine returned"
@@JP-se5kf You do know that Studio interference is a thing, right?
I love that Jason's character is called Jonas which is just his name jumbled around
Ikr
It comes from the book series.
I think it's just a reference to that bible story of the guy Jonas getting swallowed by a giant "fish." (Probably meant to be a whale but mistranslated)
@@tythesithari4356That's Jonah, not Jonas, though granted it's close enough
you mean lazy writing?
It’s not very often that a sponsorship skit gets a genuine laugh out of me, but Zoran’s perfectly cut “mother fu-“ slays me.
I watched this movie in theaters with my dad when it came out. I consider it heavily responsible for the wonderful relationship that he and I have today.
That's so sweet, hope you guys are going to see the sequel
i did the same and me and my dad both jumped at one of the scenes at the same time
Yeah, me too! Going to see the sequel on the 4th when it comes out with him too!
Me too! My dad and I are going to see the new Meg 2: The Trench movie in theaters on August 4th! My dad dislikes, despises and hates all shark movies, except for the kid cartoon and animated ones that I grew up watching on as a kid! But even though he doesn’t like them, he’ll do it for me since I want to see it for myself, which is so nice of him! What a good dad he is!
I did the same thing went out with my dad on opening night for it and it was great unfortunately practically none of it is close to the book
I struggled through this episode due to my phobia of deep/open water and sharks. But I persevere for you, James. FOR JAMES.
Lmao omg 😂🤦🏾♂️
same!!! i love these shark movie episodes because i get a summary of a movie i would never ever watch. hiding in the comments rn
same lmao
Shame your fear prevents you from learning more about sharks, they’re fascinating creatures. Anyway, be good people lol
I have the same thing. I have never seen any movie with sharks, not even Jaws, but I will listen to James explain it while reading the comments
The Chelsea "what" at 23:37 is genuinely perfect. Got the biggest laugh out of me.
I mean, technically he was wearing shorts, not pants, so it’s true.
*23:41*
@@thealjohnsonshow2188 My timecode keeps the setup.
😂😂
After eating an entire slightly smaller Megalodon, how was the Meg still hungry enough to eat the doctor??? That'd be like finishing off a large pizza all at once and deciding to go back out for a small bag of Fritos
A -man's- shark's gotta eat.
Food is food, and an animal that big and energetic would need a _ton_ of calories every day.
The Meg is a massive animal that needs tons of calories to survive each day. Not getting enough food and being out competed by Great Whites is what killed off the Meg millions of years ago when the oceans began to cool. Plus the Meg is warm blooded. It needs to eat more when it gets colder since its body will use energy to keep itself warm. The Meg in this film, more than likely, is feeling the affects of having traveled through miles of cold and deep ocean to reach the surface, hence the continuous carnage and eating.
Sounds like my dad.
Let's be real, we only one we ever cared about surviving was the dog. This and _Deep Blue Sea_ are easily the best shark movies that aren't _Jaws,_ a movie I can just have fun with. Put it on as well as _Lake Placid_ or _Arachnophobia_ and I'm entertained. That's all I expected from this and I was not disappointed.
You've got that right.
I don't know where the world got this idea that movies all had to be the topest of the top top notch to be considered a good movie. I love a movie that I can turn on and just veg out to! All the movies you listed would never be considered high cinema, but I enjoy every single one because it let's me turn my brain off for a bit and just be entertained! 😁👍
Deep Blue Sea better than this movie.
Spoken like someone who’s never seen The Shallows. . .
😂😂
Nah, you just don't have taste.
Even then, this was an incredibly boring movie
To think he went from diving for Great Britain to fighting giant sharks. What a guy
Ikr. He’s awesome.
@@thedraftingax5963 get a man that can do both
@@timb1319 Uhh, I think it’s awesome to get and have a man in my life that can do both of those things, but I’m more into women than I am into men. 😅
@@thedraftingax5963 sorry was using the old saying. Get anyone who can do both!
@@timb1319 It’s alright! Thank you tho!
James mentioning Piranha 3D made me do a double-take, I was like "what? I don't remember him doing a Kill Count for that, I've been waiting for that." Hope he gets to do that one some time. Eight-Legged Freaks would be another fun movie, if we're gonna see some more creature-feature horror films to KC!
Yeah I want him to do a kill count for Piranha 3D too
Gives "We're gonna need a bigger boat" a whole new meaning.
Chelsea’s delivery of “what?” to Zorans’ Schrödinger’s pants moment was perfect:)
Premio comedy writing & acting
I love that James and his editors have fun with the sponsor segments it's like your own little dead meat universe plus I love how fall the kill counts have come ironically I'm on another kill count binge fest and I'm currently on the jaws kill counts when this comes out thank you James and Chelsea and thank you Dead meat crew for our ultimate horror Channel and making it feel good to be a horror movie fan
Yeah that aside, nobody's trying to use that product unless you're not trying to fit everything.
Cool relax lol
I'm very happy that you are going to do another season of They Talk but I hope you would let Lucy and Molly do some kill counts soon.
Yes, lucy kitty and molly doggo need to count some kills!
nah i only watch if its james
@@bojo8372same, when he took that break I hated it. It’s not enjoyable watching other people do it, I especially didn’t like that he didn’t do American psycho
you guys do realize lucy is his cat and molly is his dog right?@@bojo8372
YesSsSSSS
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I love that James is playing around with the color of the background more in these newer kill counts, with that blue background, I almost thought this was a Zoran episode
I'm not exactly sure when James came back, but welcome back James! We missed you and I hope you're doing better now. Know that we all had you in our thoughts and prayers! 😁🙏
Thanks! This is my 5th episode back
@@DeadMeat Glad to have you back! Though I did enjoy Zorin too :))
@@SolflareYTAnd Chelsea!
@@elgrilloproducciones8 Yep her too!!
@@SolflareYTI remember the first time I saw a zoran kill count and was disappointed it wasn't James but by the end of the episode I fell in love with zoran.
Been Watching your show for a couple years now and finally blessed enough to show some love where it counts.
This was your best episode so far and the sponsorship bit was so well written and done I had to show the love on this one, yall have a great day!
Bro got ignored, I feel for ya
Me when money:
Thanks so much! Glad we could provide years of entertainment!
@@DeadMeat yay dead meat
Donate to someone who needs it 😭
I loved the in depth look at the VFX, feels good to acknowledge some artists that aren't often focused on when we praise media beyond "CGI looked good".
Oh my God, the ending scene with Zoran was so fucking hilarious 😂. These videos have blossomed into something so much more amazing than just 'counting horror movie kills', Huge well done you guys for all your hard work!
i love how creative these kill counts have gotten. this has become more than just counting kills. it’s so fun, and i really am impressed with how far this series as come. love you james and chelsea!
It would be super cool to hear you and Chelsea talk more about horror books on the podcast while you're acting in solidarity of the strike! Plus more of Chelsea's awesome games 🤩
Ooh yeah! Or horror books they wish were turned into movies!
@@jalapeno1119 I have a top 20 of. Those, like ferocious, loch, the reef, and shutter
i just got very excited about the prospect of them covering rl stine and christopher pike.
@@carleeelizabethomg, yes.
Or they could just talk about foreign films and indies.
You know, it's always nice seeing Statham doing different things to his usual action movie fair (not that this isn't an action movie, but it's something different for him). I also had no idea the dude was 51! He honestly looks phenomenal for his age.
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@@CouldaWouldaShoulda 51 at the time
He’s in his 50’s?! Christ he looks amazing!
Seems like a really cool guy as well! Knows exactly his role and appreciates it.
You should check out the 1998 film Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. It's the first film he ever starred in and it goes more with his background of selling moody goods on the street. Really good movie.
You know it's nuts when it takes five minutes to get to the kills. Please do a Kill Count on the Meg 2
I can't tell if it was an intentional/ forced or unintentional reference, but the actor who played Toshi did play a character who manipulated time in the tv show Heroes.....So him dying for lack of time is poetic in a way.
I completely missed that. That's fucking brilliant XD
well he did claim that he was a superhero so im assuming he was referencing heroes
Love all the info included on the underwater imaging, so cool to learn about!
I remember seeing an interview with Rainn Wilson where he said that almost immediately after he was cast in the film the director, if I’m not mistaken, asked him “If the shark had a voice who’s voice would it be?” And Wilson answered “Jason Statham.” Shortly afterwards Statham was cast as the main character, Wilson was very happy
Favorite part of Dead Meat is that I have been watching since The Thing video was made and the main background music hasn't changed, brings back the good times.
As a huge fan of Wreck it Ralph oh lord, the biggest smile formed on my face when James out of nowhere said “Vanellope” 😂
Quick wreck Ralph one or two
@@brianselley1745we don't acknowledge two
@@brianselley1745 the first one! There’s only one lol
“There is no Wreck it Ralph sequel in Ba Sing Se”
Can tell your a kid
I know this channel is based on horror movies but I really love these horror-adjacent episodes. It’s some of my favorite types of movie reviews, and the fact that we get these in action movies from time to time is just a treat.
Theyre my favorite kill count episodes n idk why bc i love horror but this n the mortal kombat episode’s are my absolute favorites.
@@deadbeathero2239 totally. The “don’t hug me I’m scared” one is probably my all time favorite.
There was something you forgot. At the end of the movie, you can hear another meg as they drove away on the boat. You can't hear it at first, so you have to listen carefully
Also in the part where the submarine explodes you can barely see a silhouette of a Meg also blowing up
@@miketrapper0464 oh yeah that’s true
Can we all appreciate the work and time James puts in to drop the best videos ever
I agree but I really miss the comedy of a quick 6 minute kills and numbers days
Massive respect for supporting the writer’s strike.
why
@@martymatic3575 Because they literally explained it during the intro. They *KNOW* what it's like.
@@ProfessionalNamielleLewder69 yeah sorry, but no sympathy for hollywood hacks after the last ten years of crap movies.
@@martymatic3575 "waaaaah those wokeists ruined muh star wars!!"
@@M50A1 are you drunk? i wasn't even in particular thinking about that but if you defend those turds, you have zero taste.
21:48 You don’t know how relived I was that the dog survived, I thought she was definately eaten by the Meg.
Same
@@TheCalmAndChillGuyyo, I love your pfp
Same
Jason Statham is a lot of fun to watch on screen, and one of those actors that doesn't really seem to age.
This movie is just so much fun to watch. You can tell the cast and crew were enjoying themselves.
I saw this movie in theaters back in 2018 with 2 of my friends. The movie became an inside joke of ours because we thought it would be absolute garbage before we saw it but it turned out to be good. I nearly laughed out loud when I saw that it was getting a sequel. Definetly going to watch it in theaters.
Loved the opening message! Solidarity is so important and I'm so thrilled that James, Chelsea, and the Dead Meat team are supporting the strike.
Writers I can get behind, but a Hollywood actor on 2million+ a movie waves, I struggle to sympathise with..
@@MorrisseyMusewhile i totally understand why you and others have that sentiment, the actor part of the strike is WAY more about small time actors, background actors, and tv actors, than it is about big time celebrities!
@CEWIIH most actors work part time as something else as they don't earn enough from acting alone
not seeing anyone else appreciate the word play at 12:00 but “Hobbes it goin Shawty” is genius
2:20 I had to like 5 screenshots of the shark breaking the glass in jaws 3 and send them to everyone I know. I just can't even get over how bad it is
I’m happy to see you guys are supporting the strikes and I’ll be here for it the whole time. I don’t care what you guys put out, I’m going to be supporting you all the way. Be good people!
Yes definitely be good people 👍
You are supporting rich people who are fighting richer people who when they weren't fighting each other were constantly belittling people that weren't them. They deserve to go bankrupt.
What happened if anyone doesn’t mind explaining
@@Im_everywhere_all_at_onceWriters and actors throughout Hollywood are striking for better conditions and wages. A lot of productions have been suspended as a result.
The solidarity in this strike is just amazing.
Dead Meat team actually making me really excited by the potential of seeing more indie movies and foreign films on the Kill Count 😮
Meg really feels like a spiritual sucessor to Jaws, and I'm all for it
Mhmm. Only difference (baring the size of the animal ofc) is that it doesn't take itself as serious which I think is a massive positive
It's like a better JAWS 3.
@@BasementBubbatundeand has Jason statham in it too
@@miketrapper0464 Of course, who could forget the biggest threat in the movie 😎😂
@@BasementBubbatunde now he’s fighting 3
This movie does just seem like a lot of fun. And it's really cool learning more about the practical stunts and special effects
When I first saw the Meg bite down on that glass I was impressed by the durability but had to admit by the damage it did take the glass probably couldn't take repeated bites. Lucky for the little girl, the shark didn't tempt it.
Referencing the musical Pippin which was the first musical I was in during middle school almost made me do an excited spit take! I love these videos and I’m beyond glad that you all are supporting the writer’s strike. Hats off to you all. You are all truly good people 🫶🏻
Another one like me! I was completely in awe when he mentioned no time at all and on the right track!
Thank you both for supporting working people and their unions. If there were more folks like you, all working people would have a better and more economically secure life. ❤
This wasn't a kill count I was expecting but I absolutely am here for it
“Most importantly… Pippin survives!” has to be the best four words I’ve ever heard in my whole life
He's got magic to do!
BUT WHAT ABOUT BOOMER?!
@@AnthonyJMurphjust for you 🎶
17:18 “they bond over Meg related trauma… and how hot they both are”
James you rascal xD
21:36
THE QUEEN IS DEAD REVOULUTIONANNNN
2:56 Ngl the lighting in this shot made him look like a certain Austrian Politician from the early 1900’s 💀
Alá downfall scene!
I’m so happy you’re back doing kill counts, James
He's been back for nearly a month.
@@theawesome5871 how many kill counts are there a week?
@@willlarsen8025 One. He's been back since the Urban Legend kill count, which was 4 weeks ago.
Scream VI kill count here we come(next Friday)
@@theawesome5871 so 4 kill counts? That’s not that many. He hasn’t been back for that long and I’m just trying to spread some positivity because I know he was going through a rough time, your comment was completely unnecessary
I love creature features- they're among my favorite movies. I'm so glad they get featured on the channel sometimes. I was so excited when I saw Meg pop up in my notifications this morning. And I found this channel because of the Tremors and Critters episodes- Tremors being my favorite movie ever, and Critters (one and two, at least) being a favorite since childhood. I'll always be happy for more creature features.
I love this movie and I’m glad we’re finally getting a sequel
adored by the Pippin musical reference, "Pippin decides it's time to start living, but in just no time at all..." perfection :)
and there's a second one! "she's got magic to do." much appreciated from a musical theater fan
These “to the numbers bits” are getting ridiculously awesome!😂
OMG finally!!!!! I’ve been waiting for this kill count for literally years and it finally has come out. I remember one time I actually searched the Meg 2018. Dead meat kill count, but nothing came up and I was so sad but now I am the happiest man alive right now.
For a few years (I think until the pandemic started) a shark movie was coming out every summer and my family made a short tradition of getting together to go see them, this one included! I have a real positive association with this movie because of that so I'm happy to see you cover it before the sequel is out! Also I fully support what you guys are doing in regards to the strike. I know it won't stop you from making fun videos in the slightest
Based James and his Fiancé supporting the writer/actor strike
Wife 🙂
@@jimmyb5025 wife!
I’m so glad you loved this move ❤ I had a total blast watching it, it’s just plain fun! Great video as always, much love ❤
You never realize how brilliant these scripts are unless you watch with subtitles on.
"Hunky Dory" indeed. That earned a hearty chuckle from me.
Watched this movie with my mom a month or two ago,it was easily the funniest movie experience ive seen because of how cheesy it felt (doesn't mean its bad),glad to see you covering this one,james!
18:35 imagine losing your child or god forbidden an accident or kidnapping
I have been watching Dead Meat for a couple of years and James never seems to disappoint me.
Normally skip sponsor messages but you made it flow very easily. I’m going to buy one after this video.
I’ve had one for years, it’s amazing
James you’ve provided me with the most enjoyable meal types with this luxurious entertainment for all these years, may your pillows be soft and cold and may your meals be hot.
I appreciate all the references to "Pippin" the Broadway musical. Nobody ever talks about it 😂
I actually said out loud "I would love more They Talk" before watching this Kill Count. Awesome
I love how you guys added how the animation for the movie was done to bring more awareness to the animators!! I hope to pursue this industry in the future so here's to hoping it gets better!🤞
Thank you James for making my day! I love this movie ever since I saw it, so the fact that you covered it on your channel makes me happy and thankful for you!
What a delightful To the Numbers Bit, and a fantastic Kill Count in general! Bravo, team!
That was probably the best ad you've ever done. It was shot and edited great. Love it!
Always love the BTS knowledge james brings to these kill counts. It makes for great multiple viewings and it also means even if I've already seen the movie or wasnt a fan. I can still enjoy all sorts of new trivia. Thanks Dead Meat team. Enjoy the weekend
I saw this movie eight (8) times in the cinema, have seen it over 20 more times since it came out on digital, and I regret NOTHING!!!
19:02 I love how you are making references to the Pippin musical with the show’s lyrics and songs 😂
2:50 the best way to describe this movie. I don’t know why but this movie randomly became my favorite thing ever to just rewatch or just have it in the, got me through some hard college bs lol
I see what you did there, James. That mandarin word @22:09 literally translate Dead Meat said be a good person.
I've not finished the video as I know it'll be great fun regardless, I just wanted to say I appreciate the both of you for just being decent, wholesome, people who will do what they can to help others who are trying to get what they deserve. You don't just ask people to "be good people", you stand as an example. Thank you!
One idea for you is that you could do "Killcount: (Media) addition" such as videogame, old TV or Murder Mysteries and such. Just a thought!
Now to enjoy the Killcount. Have a good day!
When he said “You know what’s really fun? Watching Jason Stratham” I felt that
I recently rewatched this movie for Shark Week and to get ready for the sequal next week. Really loved this episode. That ‘To the Numbers’ bit was perfect. I look forward to ‘They Talk’ season 2 lol
Let's see, what was my favorite thing about this Kill Count? James and Chelsea supporting the strikes? James' love for this dumb fun B-Movie? The hilarious ad break? The wholesome and dedicated behind the scenes stuff? The deep cut musical theater reference at 21:49? Nah, it's gotta be They Talk season 2 confirmation! Hell yeah! Loved this episode!!
19:00 it’s the small obscure references that make me love this channel
Absolutely :) On the right track was one of my favorite songs in that musical
I loved the Pippin musical references!
Holy shit They Talk Season 2. It's finally happening. That announcement caught me so off-guard and i'm absolutely exstatic about it. And the Scream 6 Kill Count on top of that, this day rules. I hope you guys are having a great one as well.
Fun fact this movie and it’s sequel is loosely based on the first 2 books of the same name I’ll be curious if they continue the series as there are currently 6 books
Perhaps it’ll be a trilogy or perhaps they’ll take The Witcher route adapting the first half of the third book in The Meg 2
@@axelnilsson5124 ironically atleast based on the trailers this movie reminds me more of a mix of the second and third book with the multiple sharks the first book and movie end very differently with the book setting up the sequel
it’s truly amazing seeing James and Chelsea supporting the strike, and James staying strong even w/ issues regarding his family just to entertain his viewers. What a great guy.
Again,
like I’ve said before,
what *exactly* is supporting some small writers strike going to do in the long-run against massive multibillion dollar corporations?
@@justaguyonyoutube4592you're so incredibly jaded by society you can't even see the little guy anymore.
@@justaguyonyoutube4592just shut up man you clearly have no idea what you're talking about
@@justaguyonyoutube4592 So they should do what? Nothing? Is that your better proposition?
Maybe they just need to learn how to code.
I like how you do the research into each main actor, and even some of the side character actors, and shout out the films/horror films they've done in the past. As well as the background and behind-the-scenes stuff, because I like scripts and reading screenplays, since I'm a writer too, but you can't see the behind-the-scenes of a film when reading just the screenplay or even watching the movie.
10:20 I’m glad James could redeem himself from the Meg podcast episode. Yousa really are a true Star Wars fan
love seeing james praise digital effects, man always recognizes good work
3:37 Out of nowhere Supernatural references are always the best ones hahahaha
I literally screamed out, "is that a mother-fing Angel Blade?!?!"