They Talk. is a horror-comedy web series created by Zoran Gvojic and produced by James A. Janisse under the banner of the Dead Meat YouTube channel, best known for its "Kill Count" videos. The show takes a delightfully absurd premise and ...See moreThey Talk. is a horror-comedy web series created by Zoran Gvojic and produced by James A. Janisse under the banner of the Dead Meat YouTube channel, best known for its "Kill Count" videos. The show takes a delightfully absurd premise and turns it into a recurring anthology: what if the silent slashers, ghouls, and horror icons we've grown up fearing could actually... talk? Each self-contained episode parodies a famous horror film or franchise-such as Friday the 13th, Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and more-by re-editing and redubbing existing footage with entirely new comedic dialogue. The result is a surreal mash-up of classic horror and modern sketch comedy, blending meticulous film editing with sharp, irreverent writing and an affectionate knowledge of genre tropes. In the world of They Talk!, the killers and victims we know so well suddenly develop vivid personalities and bizarrely mundane concerns. Jason Voorhees laments his overbearing mother and his unending bad luck with teens at Camp Crystal Lake; Freddy Krueger overanalyzes dream logic; Michael Myers struggles with social anxiety and communication issues; Leatherface becomes a flustered people-pleaser trying to hold his dysfunctional family together. Each installment reframes a familiar horror narrative through absurdist humor, breaking down the mythic image of these monsters into something oddly human-and hilariously awkward. While the show is presented as a gag dub, it's also a celebration of horror fandom itself. Zoran Gvojic's sharp editing and multi-layered voice performances create the illusion of seamless alternate realities where these killers' newfound voices fit perfectly with the original footage. James A. Janisse, known to millions as the host of Dead Meat's Kill Count, serves as producer and occasional performer, voicing characters like Ghostface and supporting Zoran's creative direction with the same wit and enthusiasm that define the Dead Meat brand. The tone oscillates between slapstick absurdity and surprisingly clever satire of horror conventions-mocking the genre's clichés while simultaneously showing deep affection for them. Each episode runs roughly ten minutes, densely packed with visual jokes, pop-culture references, and meta humor that rewards dedicated horror fans. Despite being comedic, the series maintains the aesthetic and tension of the original films, amplifying the absurdity by juxtaposing genuine terror with ridiculous dialogue. They Talk. began airing in 2021 and quickly became a cult favorite among Dead Meat viewers for its sharp writing, impressive production quality, and unique blend of parody and homage. A second season launched in 2024, expanding its roster of horror icons and continuing to push the boundaries of what creative fan-driven horror comedy can achieve. Ultimately, They Talk. is both a send-up and a love letter to decades of horror cinema-a deliriously funny re-imagining of what might happen if our favorite killers stopped slashing and started talking. Written by
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