How Did This Get Made? Deadfall LIVE! w/ Chelsea Peretti (HDTGM Matinee)
Sep 23, 2025
Chelsea Peretti, comedian and actress known for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, joins the lively discussion on the notorious 1993 crime drama, Deadfall. With a backdrop of hysterical audience engagement, she hilariously admits to initially watching the wrong version of the film. The crew breaks down Nicolas Cage's eccentric performance, complete with a Tony Clifton vibe, and debates the bizarre plot details, like the infamous claw-hand. They also humorously explore the film's tonal inconsistencies and reflect on its lackluster box office performance.
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Rediscovering A Hidden Cage Classic
- The hosts discovered Deadfall as a hidden Nicolas Cage gem that feels like "treasure in your backyard."
- They emphasize its novelty and sheer unpredictability compared with Cage's typical clips.
Wrong Link Leads To Olivia Wilde Film
- Chelsea Peretti mistakenly watched Olivia Wilde's Deadfall after clicking the wrong link and endured a snowy, CGI-heavy film.
- She compares it unfavorably and jokes it outdoes the Cage Deadfall in bleakness.
Deadly Silence Shapes The Tone
- The film's silence and lack of sound design create an unnerving, empty atmosphere throughout key scenes.
- Hosts note this silence makes moments like the sex scene feel especially awkward and raw.
