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This podcast episode delves into the 2007 psychological thriller "I Know Who Killed Me," starring Lindsay Lohan, with a focus on its bizarre and nonsensical elements. The hosts, along with guest Ken Marino, discuss the film's plot, which follows Aubrey Moss, a "good girl" who is abducted and tortured, only to wake up with amnesia and believe she is her twin sister, Dakota, a stripper. The episode highlights the film's numerous strange and illogical elements, including a scene where the gardener masturbates with a tree branch, a recurring motif of the color blue, and a lack of clear geography. The hosts also discuss the film's comedic elements, such as the characters' over-the-top reactions, the film's nonsensical plot, and the use of improv. The episode explores the film's legacy as a cult classic, appreciated for its bizarre and nonsensical nature, and often cited as an example of a film that is so bad it's good. The hosts also discuss the film's alternate endings and bloopers, providing insights into the filmmaking process and Lindsay Lohan's health during filming.

Outlines

00:00:00

The Bizarre World of "I Know Who Killed Me"

This episode dives into the 2007 thriller "I Know Who Killed Me," starring Lindsay Lohan, exploring its bizarre and nonsensical elements, plot twists, and cult following.

00:00:11

Introducing the Movie and the Guest

The hosts introduce the film "I Know Who Killed Me" and welcome their guest, Ken Marino, to discuss its strange and illogical elements.

00:01:25

The Plot and its Absurdities

The discussion delves into the film's plot, focusing on the significance of the robot arm, Lindsay Lohan's character's amnesia, and the absurdity of the plot and character reactions.

00:05:37

The Twin Twist and its Implications

The episode explores the film's central twist: the revelation that Aubrey has a twin sister, Dakota. The hosts discuss the character's creative writing, her past as a piano prodigy, and the logic of the plot and portrayal of high school life.

00:33:26

The Film's Legacy and Final Thoughts

The hosts discuss the film's legacy as a cult classic, its comedic elements, and its overall absurdity. They also discuss the film's alternate endings and bloopers, providing insights into the filmmaking process and Lindsay Lohan's health during filming.

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Q&A

• What are some of the key plot points in "I Know Who Killed Me"?

  The film follows Aubrey Moss, a good girl who is abducted and tortured. She wakes up with amnesia and believes she is her twin sister, Dakota, a stripper. The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and the search for truth.

• What are some of the film's most bizarre and nonsensical elements?

  The film features a number of strange and illogical elements, including a scene where the gardener masturbates with a tree branch, a recurring motif of the color blue, and a lack of clear geography.

• What is the significance of the robot arm in the film?

  The robot arm is a key plot device, representing Aubrey's physical and psychological trauma. It also serves as a symbol of her resilience and her determination to overcome her ordeal.

• What is the film's alternate ending, and why was it rejected?

  The alternate ending revealed that the entire film was a story written by Aubrey. Test audiences reacted negatively to this ending, finding it unsatisfying and confusing.

• What are some of the film's comedic elements?

  The film features a number of comedic elements, including the characters' over-the-top reactions, the film's nonsensical plot, and the use of improv.

• What is the film's legacy?

  "I Know Who Killed Me" has become a cult classic, appreciated for its bizarre and nonsensical nature. It is often cited as an example of a film that is so bad it's good.

• What are some of the alternate endings and beginnings of "I Know Who Killed Me"?

  The hosts discuss an alternate beginning that features cityscape shots instead of Lindsay Lohan. They also mention an alternate ending, but don't provide details.

• How did Lindsay Lohan's health affect the filming of "I Know Who Killed Me"?

  The hosts mention that Lindsay Lohan was hospitalized during the majority of the filming and was very sick. However, they also note that she seemed to be having a good time on set, based on the blooper reel.

Show Notes