The transcript is a podcast episode from a series called "The Kill Count" where James Agee discusses the horror movie "Terror Train" starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Agee starts by welcoming the audience to the show and introduces the movie. He then proceeds to discuss the plot, characters, and the film's reception.
The movie begins with a group of college students celebrating New Year's on a train. The students are all dressed in costumes and are excited to bring in the New Year together. The group includes Jamie Lee Curtis's character, Elena, and her friends. The plot revolves around a killer who is on the train, and the students' attempts to identify and stop the killer.
Agee mentions that the movie was a disappointment to him, and he criticizes the lack of pre-production and the film's lack of suspense. He also points out that the film's killer is an obvious character, which is revealed in a surprising way.
Towards the end of the episode, Agee discusses the film's final kill count and shares his thoughts on the film's reception. He concludes the episode by expressing his hope for a good year ahead and thanks the audience for watching the show.
1. The text is a review of the horror movie "Terror Train" from 1980, starring Jamie Lee Curtis.
2. The movie features a killer who is revealed to be David Copperfield's magician character.
3. The killer's identity is revealed through a series of off-screen kills and a final confrontation with the character Elena.
4. The movie is noted for its lack of pre-production and its scenes featuring the train crew, which are considered pointless.
5. The movie includes a scene where Elena, the main character, develops a crush on David Copperfield.
6. The movie concludes with the killer, Kenny Hampson, being thrown off the train and presumably killed.
7. The review concludes with the host, James Agee, stating that he shaved his beard for the video and expressing his dislike for comments on his appearance.