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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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245: The Witch (2015)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/11/18

This week we’re living deliciously by checking out The Witch (2015). We break down the layers of its storytelling, unpack the trauma of its characters, and reflect on the horrors of witch hunts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:51. Sponsors This episode is presented by Manscaped, who is the best in below-the-waist grooming. Get 20% off Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SLASH20 at MANSCAPED.com! Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Watch The Witch on HBO Max Main Episode

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244: Barbarian (2022)

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2022/11/11

This week we’re checking out Barbarian (2022). We assess the quality of its twists, examine the approach to its villain, and dissect the transitions between its acts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:58. Sponsors This episode is presented by Manscaped, who is the best in below-the-waist grooming. Get 20% off Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SLASH20 at MANSCAPED.com! Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Barbarian (2022) - HBO Max Buy/Rent in UHD - Amazon Main Episode The

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243: Hellraiser (2022)

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2022/11/04

This week we unpack the newest take on a Clive Barker classic: Hellraiser (2022). We compare the presence of the cenobites, unpack the differences in narratives, and assess the quality of its gore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:45. Mentioned in the Episode This episode is presented by Manscaped, who is the best in below-the-waist grooming. Get 20% off Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SLASH20 at MANSCAPED.com! Main Episode Lament Configurations Jamie Clayton On Slipping

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242: Resident Evil (2002)

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2022/10/28

This week we’re checking out the final contender of the 2022 Cohost Clash: Resident Evil (2002). We compare the movie to its video game source material, assess the quality of its zombies, and debate the appeal of action horror films. In this episode’s b-side, we break share our favorite video games, and debate which movies failed to live up to their game counterparts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 20:57. Mentioned in the Episode This episode and the entirety of our 2022 Spooky Season

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241: The Lost Boys (1987)

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2022/10/25

This week we check out the second contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: The Lost Boys (1987). We discuss the impact of teenage vampires, debate the quality of their prosthetics, and announce a giveaway for our listeners. In this episode’s b-side, Kris and Mack share their experiences as weekend roommates, Ryan discovers Kiefer Sutherland, and we compare vampiric physics to opening sardine tins. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:42. Mentioned in the Episode This episode and the entirety

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240: The Craft (1996)

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2022/10/21

This week the patrons have chosen for us to host a Ladies Night with The Craft (1996). While recognizing its cultural impact, we unpack our own experiences dabbling in the supernatural, the nostalgia of the 90s, and dismantle high school girl-hierarchies and stereotypes. In this episode's b-side, we call our Four Corners to invoke the power of Manon, Ryan struggles to be the voice of reason, and we each ponder the last time we sat on someone’s lap. Also, words are very hard. This episode contains

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01:14:14

239: The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/10/18

This week we welcome Vero to the the team by checking out her comfort horror film: The Return of the Living Dead (1985). We unpack the movie’s origins, delineate the Dead vs Living Dead series, and assess the quality of its effects. In this episode's b-side, we share our feelings on cemeteries, Vero shares her phased zombie apocalypse plan, and Kris coins a new sub-genre term. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:40. Mentioned in the Episode This episode and the entirety of our 2022

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01:35:09

238: Halloween Ends (2022)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/10/14

This week we celebrate our 5th anniversary by watching Halloween Ends (2022). We break down the treatment of its characters, reflect on the Laurie Strode and Michael Myers saga, and consider the impacts of nature versus nurture. In this episode's b-side, we reflect on how much the show has changed in five years, Ryan spreads propaganda, and Alexis really tries to make “spoilerly” happen. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:42. Mentioned in the Episode This episode and the entirety of

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02:02:26

237: 5th Birthday Special - The Road to Super Spooky Con

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2022/10/13

This week we celebrate the show's fifth birthday by taking another stab at our own horror adventure. Playing a group of friends on the road to a horror convention, we work together to fight off our attackers, fumble through side-quests, and try to preserve our friendship. In this episode's b-side, you’ll hear us break character in a number of follies. This episode doesn't contain spoilers, for once. Mentioned in the Episode This episode and the entirety of our 2022 Spooky Season is sponsored by our

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54:56

236: Secret Window (2004)

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2022/10/11

This week we check out the first contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: Secret Window (2004). We assess the film’s horror elements, dissect the core relationships, and discuss its parallels with The Shining. In this episode's b-side, we romanticize cabins, Ryan struggles with suspense, and Kris gushes over young Johnny Depp’s aesthetic. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 19:33. Mentioned in the Episode This episode and the entirety of our 2022 Spooky Season is sponsored by our friends at

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235: The Munsters (2022)

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2022/10/07

This week we’re joined by a special guest as we check out Rob Zombie’s The Munsters (2022). We assess the quality of the film’s aesthetic, compare the characters to their predecessors, and unpack the quality of its ending. In this episode's b-side, we debate which classic monster would win in a fight, ponder whether Dracula could turn Frankenstein’s monster into a vampire, and discuss the quality of Rob Zombie’s vinyls. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 41:22. Mentioned in the Episode

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234: The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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2022/10/04

This week we kick off the 2022 Spooky Season by looking back on The Blair Witch Project (1999). We examine its use of improv, assess its impact on the genre, and break down the effectiveness of its ending. In this episode’s b-side, we share our knowledge of haunted Maryland, revisit our belief in ghosts, and Kris is joined by a surprise visitor: Lizard Borden. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:21. Mentioned in the Episode This episode and the entirety of our 2022 Spooky Season is

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233: The Loved Ones (2009)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/09/30

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Loved Ones (2009). We break down the intensity of its gore, unpack the power of its emotional parallels, and discuss the narrative subtext. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:09. Mentioned in the Episode Spooky Preseason Challenge 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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232: Pearl (2022)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/09/23

This week we head to the theater to check out Pearl (2022). We unpack the quality of its origin story, assess the power of Mia Goth’s performance, and explore how the film differentiates its intensity from X (2022). This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:20. Mentioned in the Episode Episode 209: X (2022) X (2022) - Amazon X (2022) - Blu-ray Pearl: An X-traordinary Origin Story - Amazon Mia Goth explains ‘Pearl’ ending monologue - Los Angeles Times Martin Scorsese: A24’s ‘Pearl’ Is So

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231: Hellraiser (1987)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/09/16

This week we open the box to check out Hellraiser (1987). We explore Clive Barker’s motivation to direct, unpack the iconic cenobite makeup, and assess the intensity of its gore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15. Mentioned in the Episode ‘Hellraiser’ Reboot Brings Pain and Suffering to Hulu This October! 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

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230: Tourist Trap (1979)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/09/09

This week we check out the PG-rated slasher Tourist Trap (1979). We assess the creepiness of the antagonist, sift through the film’s psychological horror, and reflect on the impact it has on the genre. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:21. Mentioned in the Episode Spooky Preseason Challenge 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 audience. The

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229: Cujo (1983)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/09/02

This week we kick off our Spooky Preseason with Cujo (1983). We break down the film’s corruption themes, unpack the dog performances, and highlight what’s to come in September. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:10. Mentioned in the Episode Spooky Preseason Challenge 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 audience. The proceeds we gain from

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228: Spree (2020)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/08/26

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Spree (2020). We unpack Joe Keery’s performance, analyze the film’s tension, and assess how it compares to the value society places on social media. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:14. Mentioned in the Episode Spooky Preseason 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 audience. The proceeds we

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01:05:38

227: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2022/08/19

This week we head back to the theater to check out Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022). We assess the film’s use of comedy, critique its depiction of cellphone flashlights, and lament the struggle of toxic friend groups. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:33. Mentioned in the Episode Gen Z Focus Group - TikTok Search How to Play Bodies Bodies Bodies 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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01:00:23

226: They/Them (2022)

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2022/08/12

This week the gang’s back together to check out They/Them (2022). We uncover the director’s push for authentic representation, break down the film’s emotional punches, and ponder the success of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:24. Mentioned in the Episode They/Them (2022) - Watch on Peacock 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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