"Ms. Miller? Security... let's get you to the senator's car." 🚗💼 Throwing it back to the runaway locomotive action-thriller Hijack (also released as The Last Siege) for #FlashbackFriday! Playing calculating Carl Scheck, running undercover security before taking control of the rails, was another fast and loose indie between higher profile studio and television gigs. Loved sharing this scene with the wonderful #BethToussaint (Valerie Miller), and collaborating with a cast of acting warrior favorites including #JeffFahey, @ernie_hudson, #BrentHuff, and #RobertMiano. Big salute to director #WorthKeeter for keeping the adrenaline running at full speed from start to finish! 🚂💥 🎬 Directed by #WorthKeeter 🌟 Starring: 💥 #JeffFahey (Eddie Lyman) 💥 @ernie_hudson (Senator Douglas Wilson) 💥 #BethToussaint (Valerie Miller) 💥 #BrentHuff (David Baker) 💥 Patrick Kilpatrick (Carl Scheck) 💥 #RobertMiano (John Stone) #Hijack #TheLastSiege #PatrickKilpatrick #JeffFahey #ErnieHudson #BethToussaint #BrentHuff #WorthKeeter #RobertMiano #ActionThriller #90sAction #TrainThriller #ActionCinema #FlashbackFriday #BehindTheScenes

🦠 TUESDAY TIP TOP HEALTH: THE SCIENCE OF POST-ILLNESS RECOVERY ⚡ When bouncing back from a bug, the temptation is to jump straight back into heavy training the moment your fever breaks. But clinical exercise immunology proves that rushing the process is the fastest way to trigger a relapse and derail your progress. During an acute infection, your metabolic rate climbs and your body rapidly catabolizes skeletal muscle tissue to harvest amino acids for antibody production. Jumping straight into high-intensity exertion right after an illness opens an "immunological window" where natural killer (NK) cells drop, leaving your system vulnerable. The 3-Step Scientific Recovery Protocol: Rebuild Amino Acid Stores: Because your immune system burned through protein reserves to fight off infection, prioritize easily digestible protein and essential amino acids before hitting the weights. The Low-Intensity Lymphatic Flush: Your lymphatic system has no central pump to clear dead pathogens and cellular debris. Swap heavy lifting for 20 minutes of gentle, brisk walking to stimulate the muscular pump without raising cortisol. The 50% Rule: On your first day back to physical training, cut your normal weight and volume in half. If your resting heart rate and energy remain stable the next morning, gradually step back up to full throttle. True discipline means knowing when to push and when to let your biology rebuild. Recover smart, protect your baseline, and come back stronger than ever. What is your go-to protocol for bouncing back after being under the weather? Share your routine in the comments below! #TuesdayTipTopHealth #TuesdayTips #HealthAndWellness #Vitamins #Community #Mindset #TuesdayMotivation🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #IllnessRecovery #Immunology #ActiveRecovery #LymphaticSystem #ProteinSynthesis #LongevityScience #ActionHeroFit #SmartTraining

"Gentlemen, we've got work to do..." 🕶️💥 Return to 1996 for #FlashbackFriday with RIOT! Operating in tactical beret, Irish accent, doing my own fights and stunt driving, shooting my own weapons made for a fast and fun PM Entertainment mission - pure, unfiltered 90s action chaos. Playing with an incredible lineup of action icons and athletes in this gritty urban thriller was a … RIOT. Indicative of my life at that time I was simultaneously filming the big budget studio ERASER with Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Caan, luminous Vanessa Williams. Monday thru Friday ERASER, Sat and Sunday RIOT. Huge salute to the powerhouse cast and crew behind this quickly executed explosive ride: 🎬 Directed by #JosephMerhi🎥 Produced by #JosephMerhi and #RichardPepin🌟 Starring @garydaniels, @sugarrayleonard, #PaigeRowland, and the legendary late #CharlesNapier as Devaney! #Riot #Riot1996 #PatrickKilpatrick #GaryDaniels #SugarRayLeonard #PaigeRowland #CharlesNapier #PMEntertainment #90sAction #ActionCinema #CultClassic #FlashbackFriday #BehindTheScenes #Eraser

Huge congratulations to my wonderful friends Jason Stuart and Suzanne Von Schaack on their well-deserved wins at the Tarzana International Film Festival! It is always inspiring to see dedicated artists recognized for their exceptional craft and passion. The festival was a fantastic celebration of independent cinema, and seeing friends take home the honors made it all the more special. Keep making great work and telling powerful stories! 🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #TarzanaFilmFestival #TarzanaInternationalFilmFestival #JasonStuart #SuzanneVonSchaack #FilmFestival #AwardWinners #IndieFilm #ActorLife #Filmmaking #CelebrateIndieFilm @JasonStuart @SuzanneVonSchaack @TarzanaFilmFestival

🧱 TUESDAY TIP TOP HEALTH: THE ISOMETRIC BLOOD PRESSURE PROTOCOL ⚡ When people want to drop their resting blood pressure and protect cardiovascular health, they almost always turn to cardio like running or cycling. But landmark clinical sports medicine has uncovered an even more effective weapon: static isometric holds. A massive meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine analyzed hundreds of trials and revealed that isometric exercise - specifically the simple wall sit - is actually the single most potent exercise for reducing resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure, outperforming traditional cardio and weightlifting. The Science Behind the Hold: The Pressure Cuff Effect: When you hold a muscle under continuous static tension without joint movement, you temporarily compress local blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the working tissue. Reactive Hyperemia: The instant you release the hold, blood rushes back into the arteries. This surge triggers the endothelium to release natural vasodilators and enhances arterial compliance, training your blood vessels to stay flexible and open. Autonomic Regulation: Consistent isometric training calms overactive sympathetic nerve activity, lowering your resting heart rate and baseline vascular tension. 8-Minute Wall Sit Protocol: The Setup: Back flat against a sturdy wall, slide down until your thighs are parallel to the deck with knees at a 90-degree angle. The Cadence: Hold the position for 2 minutes. Focus on steady, controlled nasal breathing. The Rest: Rest for 2 minutes. Repeat for a total of 4 sets (8 minutes of work total), 3 days a week. You do not need an expensive gym membership or complex equipment to protect your heart. Find a wall, sink into the burn, and train your cardiovascular system for longevity. Have you tested your wall sit endurance lately? Drop your best hold time in the comments below! #TuesdayTipTopHealth #TuesdayTips #HealthAndWellness #Vitamins #Community #Mindset #TuesdayMotivation🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #IsometricTraining #WallSit #BloodPressure #CardiovascularHealth #LongevityScience #HeartHealth #ActionHeroFit #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining

Honored to be presenting the Action Adventure Award at the Tarzana Film Festival Gala Awards at the Mulholland Drive Country Club this Sunday, October 4th! Red carpet arrivals kick off at 6:00 PM. It is going to be a stellar night celebrating independent cinema and honoring the legendary, magnificent producer Gale Anne Hurd. Special thanks to Jeff Rector for inviting me to take part in such a fantastic celebration of filmmaking talent. Looking forward to a great evening with wonderful peers and cinema lovers. See you on the red carpet! 🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #TarzanaFilmFestival #GaleAnneHurd #JeffRector #ActionAdventure #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #RedCarpet #AwardsNight #ActorLife #Filmmakers #Cinema @GaleAnneHurd @JeffRector @TarzanaFilmFestival

"The law of the creature must not be broken..." 🕯️💀 Throwing it back to 1995 indie horror cult vibes for #FlashbackFriday with The Granny! Dealing in dark elixirs, ancient curses, and eerie gothic atmosphere, directed by my buddy Luca Bercovici. There's nothing quite like diving headfirst into eccentric genre cinema and supernatural storytelling. Big salute to the incredible cast—including the legendary #StellaStevens—for making this dark ride so uniquely entertaining! #TheGranny #TheGranny1995 #PatrickKilpatrick #CultHorror #90sHorror #HorrorClassic #GothicHorror #Occult #IndieFilm #CharacterActor #FlashbackFriday

🫁 TUESDAY TIP TOP HEALTH: THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGH ⚡ When high-pressure moments strike on set or in daily life, you rarely have 20 minutes to step away and meditate. You need an immediate physiological circuit breaker that works in seconds. Clinical researchers at Stanford University tested various breathwork protocols and proved that the fastest biological tool to crush acute autonomic stress in real time is the physiological sigh. Re-Inflating Alveoli: Throughout the day, microscopic air sacs in your lungs (alveoli) naturally collapse, causing carbon dioxide levels to climb and triggering stress signals in your brain. The Vagus Nerve Brake: A two-part inhale pops those collapsed air sacs back open, maximizing oxygen exchange. Following it with an extended exhalation immediately stimulates the vagus nerve, dropping your heart rate within seconds. The 30-Second Reset: The Primary Inhale: Inhale deeply through your nose for 2 to 3 seconds. The "Top-Up" Sniff: Without exhaling, take a quick, sharp second sip of air through your nose to fully expand the lungs to maximum capacity. The Slow Exhale: Open your mouth and release a long, steady sigh until your lungs are completely empty. Repeat this cycle just 2 or 3 times whenever adrenaline spikes. It is immediate, zero-cost biological regulation at your fingertips. Try two rounds right now. Feel that instant drop in tension? Let me know in the comments below! #TuesdayTipTopHealth #TuesdayTips #HealthAndWellness #Vitamins #Community #Mindset #TuesdayMotivation🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #PhysiologicalSigh #Neuroscience #Breathwork #StressRelief #Biohacking #AutonomicReset #LongevityScience #ActionHeroFit

Moments of being the hero! 🔦💥 Throwing it back to 1989 for #FlashbackFriday with the creature feature The Cellar. As I made a career out of playing psychopathic cinematic bad guys, I stepped into the boots of Mance Cashen - a father fighting to protect his family from an ancient underground terror beneath their Texas ranch house! So much fun working with this indie horror cast and crew. Huge salute to director #KevinTenney and my wonderful co-stars #ChrisMiller, #SuzanneSavoy, and #DannyMora! The Cellar just had a wonderful rerelease in Europe! #TheCellar #TheCellar1989 #PatrickKilpatrick #ManceCashen #KevinTenney #80sHorror #CreatureFeature #MonsterMovie #RetroHorror #ClassicHorror #HeroRole #BehindTheScenes

"You picked the wrong guy!" 💥🎬 Traveling back to 1994 for #FlashbackFriday with Open Fire! The talented and very physical Jeff Wincott and I first became friends as raw rookie actors in the graduate acting class for Julliard in New York City under accaimed director Michael Kahn - performing beside future talents like sultry Linda Fiorentini and versatile Bjorn Johnson. Naturally Jeff @jeffwincott and I gravitated to Hollywood independant action films, he as the martial arts lead and yours truly as the deranged heavy - absolute fun fireworks on set. A salute to director #StacyKeachSr. and the entire cast and stunt crew who made this ride so unforgettable! Even academy award winner Ernest Borgnine’s son worked production beside us! Congratulations to Jeff for his deep, diverse career, in film and TV, including producing with his wonderful song bird wife Charlotte, once a fellow resident in my landmark buulding in LA. Circle of life! #OpenFire #OpenFire1994 #PatrickKilpatrick #JeffWincott #90sAction #ActionCinema #MartialArtsMovies #CultClassics #CharacterActor #BehindTheScenes

🦶 TUESDAY TIP TOP HEALTH: THE SOLEUS METABOLIC SHORTCUT ⚡ Sitting for hours on set, traveling, or working at a desk usually grinds your metabolism to a halt. But peer-reviewed clinical research from the University of Houston has uncovered a unique biological hack hidden inside your lower legs: the soleus muscle. While the soleus makes up only about 1% of your body weight, it operates unlike almost any other muscle in the human body. It does not rely on stored glycogen for fuel. Instead, it pulls blood glucose and circulating lipids directly from your bloodstream, dramatically ramping up local oxidative metabolism without tiring out. Blunts Blood Sugar Spikes: Research published in iScience demonstrated that targeted soleus contractions while seated can improve systemic glucose regulation by more than 50%. Zero Glycogen Depletion: Because it burns blood fats and glucose directly, the soleus can sustain contractions for hours without reaching muscular exhaustion. Lowers Inactivity Risks: It provides an active metabolic burn even when you are trapped in a chair. Try this at the work desk or when you are travelling: The Seated Soleus Pushup: Sit upright with your feet flat on the floor and knees bent at 90 degrees. The Movement: Keeping the balls of your feet anchored to the deck, lift your heels as high as possible to fully contract the calf. Release and let your heels drop back down. Continuous Rhythm: Keep a steady, repeated cadence while taking phone calls, reviewing scripts, or flying long distances. Put your anatomy to work, optimize your metabolic engine, and keep your body firing on all cylinders. Are your heels moving right now? Try it out and drop your thoughts in the comments below! #TuesdayTipTopHealth #TuesdayTips #HealthAndWellness #Vitamins #Community #Mindset #TuesdayMotivation🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #MetabolicHealth #SoleusPushup #Biohacking #LongevityScience #ActionHeroFit #Circulation #StayActive #FunctionalHealth

"When the game gets too real, there's nowhere left to hide..." 🖥️⚡ High-stakes, digital-meets-reality world of Gamebox 1.0 for #FlashbackFriday! Diving into early 2000s sci-fi thrillers that explored the darker side of virtual reality and gaming while testing my imagination powers as an actor in a total early green-screened Burbank warehouse. You want me to conjure up hordes with nothing there - you got it!Great and bizarre memories working alongside a fantastic indie cast and crew, including #NateHaden, #DanielleRayne, and director #DavidAPrior. A strange looking back at these pioneer sci-fi projects that played with the boundaries of technology and suspense. #Gamebox10 #PatrickKilpatrick #NateHaden #DanielleRayne #DavidAPrior #SciFiThriller #VirtualReality #CultSciFi #2000sNostalgia #IndieFilm #CharacterActor #FlashbackFriday #BehindTheScenes

🦩 TUESDAY TIP TOP HEALTH: THE 10-SECOND FLAMINGO TEST FOR LONGEVITY ⚡ Forget complicated lab tests for a moment. Sports medicine and neurology have proven that one of the most accurate predictors of biological aging and neurological vitality is simple: standing on one leg. A landmark study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that the inability to balance on one leg for 10 seconds is directly linked to higher all-cause mortality risk. Balancing is not just an ankle exercise. It is a high-speed neurological handshake between your inner ear (vestibular system), eyes, and deep proprioceptors in your joints. 3 Quick Balance Drills: The Toothbrush Challenge: Stand on one leg while brushing your teeth. Do 60 seconds on the left, then switch to the right. The Vision Blackout: Once 30 seconds feels easy, close your eyes. Removing visual cues forces your nervous system and core stabilizers into overdrive. Ditch the Shoes: Train barefoot on natural surfaces. This wakes up the 200,000+ nerve endings in each foot that cushioned shoes put to sleep. Take the test today. Challenge your balance, wake up your nervous system, and lock in your longevity. Can you hit 10 seconds on one leg with your eyes closed? Test it right now and drop your score in the comments below! #TuesdayTipTopHealth #TuesdayTips #HealthAndWellness #Vitamins #Community #Mindset #TuesdayMotivation🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #BalanceTest #Proprioception #NeuromuscularHealth #LongevityScience #FunctionalMovement #ActionHeroFit #BrainHealth

"Discipline is control... and control is success!" 🥋💥 Throwing it back to 1993 for #FlashbackFriday with the martial arts action classic Showdown! Playing the cold, ruthless villain Lee - running the underground fight scene and handling business with extreme prejudice - was an absolute blast to dig into. My personal favorite appallingly politically incorrect moment - whipping wonderful Blanks with my belt to evoke shades of slavery. Huge respect to the incredible powerhouse @billyblanksofficial1, along with #KennScott, #KenMcLeod, @christinetaylor, and sharing the screen with the legendary late #BrionJames. Big salute to director #RobertRadler and the stunt team for putting together some pure, high-flying 90s fight choreography! 🥊🔥 #Showdown #Showdown1993 #PatrickKilpatrick #Lee #BillyBlanks #ChristineTaylor #BrionJames #KennScott #KenMcLeod #RobertRadler #90sAction #MartialArtsCinema #CultClassic #FlashbackFriday

Thank you to my wonderful Sons, Ben and Sam, for a delightful Birthday dinner! I love you so much! 🎂❤️ 🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #BirthdayDinner #FamilyFirst #ProudFather #Sons #BirthdayCelebration #Gratitude #FatherAndSons #FamilyLove #ActorLife @BenKilpatrick @SamKilpatrick

#FlashbackFriday to the cyberpunk world of James Cameron’s Dark Angel (Season 1, "Red")! 🧬💥 Playing the lethal, genetically engineered Red Series lead operative was an absolute blast of frigid Vancouver night shoots by the sea, warmed only by the talented presence of a very youthful Jessica Alba. This multiple episode job holds a very special place in my career for another reason: After seeing my performance in Dark Angel, director Steven Spielberg personally sought me out and hired me directly to play Pre-Crime Officer Knott opposite @tomcruise in his 2002 sci-fi blockbuster Minority Report! 🛸🎬 From one legendary visionary director (@jamescameronofficial) straight to another (@amblin). Huge salute to our fearless lead @jessicaalba, @michaelmweatherly, #JohnSavage, co-creator #CharlesHEglee, and the entire cast and stunt team who made this post-apocalyptic world so unforgettable. @jessicaalba @michaelmweatherly @jamescameronofficial @amblin @tomcruise #DarkAngel #PatrickKilpatrick #JamesCameron #StevenSpielberg #MinorityReport #JessicaAlba #MichaelWeatherly #JohnSavage #TomCruise #CharlesHEglee #SciFiTelevision #RedSeries #CultClassic #FlashbackFriday #BehindTheScenes #Cyberpunk #SciFiCinema

An absolute honor breaking bread with a true brotherhood of Western legends and veterans of renowned western film aficionado Rob Word’s long running show and youtube broadcasts Word on Westerns! Sitting at this table surrounded by phenomenal talent - directors, producers, storyboard artists, and actors who have shaped classic American Western storytelling - is inspiring. Proud to represent our film Bountiful, directed by Paul Winters and produced by Patty Winters, as it continues its territory-by-territory theatrical roll-out across the country. Keeping the great American Western alive and thriving! 🤠🎬 🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #AWordOnWesterns #Bountiful #BountifulMovie #PaulWinters #PattyWinters #Westerns #WesternCinema #ClassicHollywood #IndieFilm #ActorLife #Filmmakers #AmericanCinema @AWordOnWesterns @PaulWinters @PattyWinters @RobWord

Another true titan has passed into the beyond. Tim Curry was a singular force in cinema, theater, and television, beloved and revered by millions of fans across the globe. What made Tim so extraordinary was his aggressive innovation and complete fearlessness in the application of his craft. Even when facing severe physical adversity in his later years, he remained a true warrior from start to finish. He graced our world with an indelible body of work, creating iconic characters that will resonate for generations far beyond The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I have always had the deepest respect for fearless actors, and Tim was among the most fearless to ever step before the camera or take the stage. Thank you for your brilliance and courage, Tim. You will be remembered with tremendous affection for a long, long time. Rest in peace. 🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #TimCurry #RIPTimCurry #RockyHorrorPictureShow #CinemaLegend #FearlessActor #ActorLife #RestInPeace #LegendaryActors #HollywoodHistory #Clue #Pennywise @TimCurryNews @SAGAFTRA

Leaving the Screen Actors Guild today and hearing the heartbreaking news of Dolly Parton’s passing brought an immediate wave of emotion. Saying she was one-of-a-kind is an understatement - she was a true beacon of light and a living masterclass in how we should all treat others. Dolly showed us what it means to elevate everyone around you simply through your presence. From her unmatched dedication to always showing up camera-ready, listening closely, adding real value, and never being tied to the result, her artistry and wisdom set the bar for generations of performers. Thank you, Dolly, for the laughter, the tears, and the timeless gifts you shared with the world. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. 🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #DollyParton #RIPDollyParton #RestInPeace #CountryMusic #MusicLegend #Icon #SAGAFTRA #ScreenActorsGuild #ActorLife #HollywoodLegend #Inspiration @DollyParton @SAGAFTRA

😂 TUESDAY TIP TOP HEALTH: THE HARD SCIENCE OF LAUGHTER & THE SMILE RESET ⚡ We talk a lot about heavy iron, clean fuel, and disciplined recovery. But one of the most potent, clinically verified health tools on the planet doesn't cost a dime: authentic laughter. Gelotology (the study of laughter and its physiological effects) proves that a genuine laugh and a wide smile are not just mood boosters - they are powerful biochemical events. Vascular Expansion: Clinical studies show that genuine laughter causes the endothelium (inner lining of blood vessels) to dilate, increasing arterial blood flow by over 20% - a physiological effect comparable to moderate aerobic exercise. The Facial Feedback Loop: Flexing your zygomatic muscles when you smile directly signals the brain to downregulate cortisol and release a surge of endorphins and dopamine. Immune Cell Activation: Laughter actively stimulates the production of T-cells and increases natural killer (NK) cell activity, giving your immune system an immediate functional boost. Interrupt the Stress Cycle: When pressure spikes on set or at work, deliberately unclench your jaw, smile, and break the tension before your nervous system locks into fight-or-flight. Prioritize Play and Connection: Surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Good humor is legitimate active recovery for your cardiovascular system. Never take life so seriously that you forget the medicine of a great belly laugh. Keep your spirits high, your heart strong, and your body tip-top. What is something that made you laugh out loud this week? Drop it in the comments below! #TuesdayTipTopHealth #TuesdayTips #HealthAndWellness #Vitamins #Community #Mindset #TuesdayMotivation🎬 #PatrickKilpatrick #PKilpatrick #UDF #UncommonDialogueFilms #Hollywood #LaughterMedicine #VascularHealth #Endorphins #ImmuneBoost #LongevityScience #ActionHeroFit #PositiveMindset #SmileMore