Split Second: The Cult Classic That Deserved More

Dive into the depths of cinematic history with "Split Second: The Cult Classic That Deserved More." Join your host, Snake Daemon, as he unravels the chaotic production of this 1992 film starring Rutger Hauer. Set in a dystopian future London, we explore why this messy blend of horror, sci-fi, and buddy cop genres never achieved its iconic status. From script rewrites to a troubled production, discover how "Split Second" embodies untapped potential and what it could have been as a gripping miniseries.

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00:00:00 Introduction to Split Second (1992)
00:00:28 The Ridiculous Premise of Split Second
00:00:51 A Missed Opportunity
00:01:10 Welcome to the Snake Pit
00:01:32 Messy Production History
00:02:05 Studio Meddling and Plot Changes
00:02:36 Production Chaos
00:02:57 Plot Summary
00:03:20 More Plot Points
00:03:40 The Movie's Strengths and Weaknesses
00:04:11 Slime That Sticks
00:04:25 What Could Have Been
00:04:48 Episode 1 Blood Tide
00:05:09 Episode 2 The First Seal
00:05:36 Episode 4 Ash and Water
00:05:58 Episode 4 Possession
00:06:24 Episode 5 Transfiguration
00:06:49 Episode 6 Flesh of the Fallen
00:07:13 Episode 7 Judgement
00:07:36 Episode 8 Split Second
00:07:58 Series Potential
00:08:05 Modern Content Landscape
00:08:16 Split Second's Effort
00:08:32 The Call to Rebuild
00:08:56 Final Plea
00:09:06 Outro and Call to Subscribe
00:09:25 Final Sign-Off