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PODCAST

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Each week a panel of horror fans discuss horror movies past and present. We believe horror is for everyone, regardless of how familiar you are with the genre, or which flavor of fear you fancy most. We dissect new releases, compare originals to reboots, and tell you whether or not the movies are a hack (a waste of time) or a slash (totally killer - pun intended).

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

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314: Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2024/01/19

This week we’re unpacking Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990). We delve into its shortcomings, assess the quality of its gore, and untangle the dynamic of its central family. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:54. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) Main Episode Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) Discussion - Discord Forum Sawyer Family Tree - Reddit Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Leatherface’s Sawyer Family

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313: Night Swim (2024)

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2024/01/12

This week we're diving into the depths of Night Swim (2024). We dissect its compelling cinematography, debate the merit of its character development, and examine its parallels with non-horror films. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:56. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Night Swim (2024) Main Episode Episode 173: His House (2020) Night Swim - Short Film From Short Film to Blumhouse Blockbuster: Dive into the Terrifying Origin Story of Night Swim ‘Smile’ and 10 Other Horror

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312: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023)

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2024/01/05

This week we're venturing into the 100 Acre Woods with Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023). We explore the film's daring transformation from beloved children's story to horror spectacle, debate its artistic merits and divisive audience reception, and consider its future as a franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:39. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Main Episode What will enter the US Public Domain on January 1, 2024?

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01:28:05

311: 2023 Slasher's Choice Awards

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2023/12/31

This week we recap the 79 episodes we produced in 2023 and highlight the best and worst in show with the annual Slasher’s Choice Awards. We look back on the content we made throughout the year, reflect on our show’s success, and set goals for 2024. This episode contains spoilers from movies throughout the year. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our

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01:12:33

310: Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

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2023/12/29

This week the patrons have voted for us to review Anna and the Apocalypse (2017). We assess its quality as a musical, unpack its approach to a zombie apocalypse, and debate the likability of its characters. This episode contains spoilers, starting at 24:28. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) Main Episode I’ve Just Seen a Face - Jim Sturgess, Across the Universe We’re Gonna Score Tonight Scene - Grease 2 (1982) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have

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01:25:59

309: Better Watch Out (2016)

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2023/12/22

This week we’re commemorating the holiday season with Better Watch Out (2016). We unpack the film’s approach to its premise, assess the quality of its performances, and dissect its use of classic horror tropes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 41:44. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Better Watch Out (2016) Main Episode Why are door handles so high in Australia? Easy Explanation of Australian Door Knobs Movies that are the same as Home Alone but for adults Support the Show

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01:09:57

308: Let the Right One In (2008)

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2023/12/15

This week we're diving into Swedish horror with Let the Right One In (2008). We unpack the film's unique vampire narrative, marvel at the depth of its character arcs, and admire its visual storytelling. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:37. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Let the Right One In (2008) Main Episode Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist - Amazon Let the Right One In (novel) VAMP-IRE: ‘TWILIGHT’ VS ‘LET THE RIGHT ONE IN’ Forget "Twilight"... Watch "Let

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307: The Gingerdead Man (2005)

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2023/12/08

This week we’re slicing into The Gingerdead Man (2005). We dissect its quirky concept, lament its lackluster delivery, and trace its bizarre pop culture ties. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:50. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Gingerdead Man (2005) Main Episode The Gingerdead Man Franchise Evil Bong Franchise Gary Busey - IMDB Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the

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306: Totally Killer (2023)

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2023/12/01

This week we’re diving into the temporal twists of Totally Killer (2023). We dissect the film's playful manipulation of time, ponder the ripple effects of its time travel, and critique its blend of comedy and suspense. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:48. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Totally Killer (2023) Main Episode Back to the Future (1985) Time travel Is time travel possible? Temporal Paradox What happened to waterbeds? United States amusement park accidents 7

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305: Black Friday (2021)

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2023/11/24

This week we're braving the retail rampage in Black Friday (2021). We dissect the film’s fusion of horror and comedy, navigate the intricacies of its character development, and unpack the craftsmanship of its practical effects. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:39. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Black Friday (2021) Main Episode What’s the real history of Black Friday? How did Black Friday get its name? Black Friday (shopping) Idle Hands (1999) Casper (1995) Final

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304: Thanksgiving (2023)

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2023/11/17

This week we’re back in the theater to check out Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving (2023). We unpack its evolution from a fake trailer, assess the quality of its gore, and debate its quality as a holiday slasher. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:02. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Thanksgiving (2023) Main Episode Thanksgiving - 2007 Trailer Featured in Grindhouse THANKSGIVING (2023) Behind-the-Scenes The Legend of John Carver Eli Roth's 'Thanksgiving': Release Date, Cast, Trailer,

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303: Ginger Snaps (2000)

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2023/11/10

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Ginger Snaps (2000). We dissect the film's unique take on lycanthropic transformations as a metaphor for puberty, delve into the intricate portrayal of sibling bonds, and evaluate the effectiveness of its practical effects. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:21. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Ginger Snaps (2000) Main Episode That Time of the Month - Harley Poe The Craft (1996) American Mary (2012) Jennifer’s

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302: 28 Days Later (2002)

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2023/11/03

This week we're diving into the viral apocalypse with 28 Days Later (2002). We evaluate its impact on both culture and the horror genre, delve into the intricacies of its storyline, and examine the quality of its camera work. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:42. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie 28 Days Later (2002) Main Episode How '28 Days Later' Forever Changed Zombie Movies "We're Approaching...28 Years Later": 28 Days Later Sequel Gets Most Promising Update Yet 28 DAYS

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01:48:44

301: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

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2023/10/31

This week we're getting into the Halloween spirit by dissecting Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989). We scrutinize the growth of its iconic franchise characters, question the merit of its updated mask, and consider its setup for the next installment. In this episode's b-side, we relive our Halloween Horror Nights escapades, read a ChatGPT-generated conversation among the hosts, Kris secures a Halloween 2024 commitment from Binx, and we take a moment to make an on-air birthday wish. This

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01:37:43

300: 300th Episode Live Show

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2023/10/31

This week we’re celebrating our 300th episode milestone with a live show we hosted on Friday, October 13th in honor of our show’s 6th anniversary. We look back on six years of Hack or Slash history, tackle some burning questions from our audience, and reflect on how we want to grow in the future. In this episode's b-side, we dive into our own thoughts and emotions about hosting the live show, discuss Friday the 13th tattoos, and hear some outtakes from the live show. No spoilers; just great vibes.

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299: Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)

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2023/10/27

This week we’re working the night shift to check out Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023). We debate the quality of its characters, dissect the craftsmanship of its animatronics, and consider how well the film upholds the legacy of its predecessor. In this episode's b-side, we uncover the unsettling origin tale of Chuck E. Cheese, sift through an article cataloging Chuck E. Cheese's darkest moments, and Sean lets us in on he has handled overly-specific food orders in his past. This episode contains

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01:59:42

298: Hereditary (2018)

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2023/10/24

This week we’ve gathered three generations of hosts to unpack the highly-requested Hereditary (2018). We delve into its jaw-dropping story beats, unravel its depiction of strained family relationships, and dig deep into its nuanced take on mourning. In this episode's b-side, we reflect on the gang finally meeting in person, question the existence of the movie’s family dog, and learn Binx can see sound. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 52:37. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie

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297: Dracula (1931)

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2023/10/20

This week we're diving into the coffin with the classic Dracula (1931). We ponder its enduring influence on vampire films, delve into Bela Lugosi's path to becoming the iconic Count, and dissect how it deviates from its novel and theatrical roots. In this episode's b-side, we speculate on why Binx might be voiceless, mull over the quantity of Dracula content we've tackled this year, and Kris theorizes that Renfield might've had ulterior motives when visiting Dracula's castle. This episode contains

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01:48:26

296: Cobweb (2023)

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2023/10/17

This week we're diving into the twisted world of family ties with Cobweb (2023). We delve into its unnerving depiction of familial dynamics, weigh its impact against the backdrop of modern horror flicks, and consider its box office burial during Barbenheimer. In this episode's b-side, we open up about the fears that haunted our younger years, run down the top 40 childhood terrors and match them with their horror film equivalents, and get weirded out by the uncanny existence of monkey-faced

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295: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

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2023/10/13

This week we're diving deep into Crystal Lake with Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988). We break down Kane Hodder's inaugural role as Jason, scrutinize the caliber of the film's campy elements, and ponder the possibilities of mixing it up with other horror series. In this episode's b-side, we give Vero a warm Hack or Slash welcome back, take a moment to celebrate six years of the podcast, and reflect on our growth since episode one. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 43:32.

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