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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

01:05:52

157: The Birds (1963)

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2021/06/04

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team dives into The Birds (1963). The group discusses the technical feats used to execute the film's effects, unpacks Tippi Hedren's experience working with Hitchcock, and learns about the source of inspiration for the story. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:21. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode The Birds (story)) Seabird Invasion Hits Coastal Homes Tippi Hedren on Why She Went Public About Being Sexually Abused by

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01:28:35

156: Spiral (2021)

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2021/05/28

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team heads back to the theater to check out the newly released Spiral (2021). The group assesses the film's departure from franchise tactics, debates the quality of its twist, and breaks down its abundance of cop tropes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 39:19. Movie Details IMDB Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for listener support. While we'll always be a non-profit

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01:08:24

155: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2021/05/21

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team checks out the first film to be voted on by their patrons: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). The group dives deeper into the lore of Freddy Krueger, debates the quality of Heather Langenkamp's performance, and explores the film's use of practical effects. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:15. Movie Details IMDB Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place

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154: Carrie (1976 vs 2013)

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2021/05/14

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates Mother's Day by reviewing Carrie (1976) and its 2013 remake. The group compares both approaches to a mother-daughter relationship, debates the tastefulness of the original's use of nudity, and attempts to discern the proper hand-technique for telekinesis. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 57:32. Movie Details 1976 IMDB 2013 IMDB Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page so we could

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01:00:18

153: The Orphanage (2007)

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2021/05/07

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team gets stuck in their feelings as they review The Orphanage (2007). The group considers the devastation of child-based horror, examines the film's divergence from classic horror tropes, and explores the film's parallels with a classic children's tale. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:58. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode How the fantasy of Peter Pan turned sinister The surprisingly morbid origins of Peter Pan

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01:18:33

152: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

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2021/04/30

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team checks out The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986). The group breaks down the film's shift in tone, assesses the wardrobe of a Final Girl, and debates how the gore stacks up to the original. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:01. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Tom Savini and Bob Elmore reminisce about making TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 | RUE MORGUE TV The Shocking Truth: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Documentary Ep

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01:16:32

151: The People Under the Stairs (1991)

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2021/04/23

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team breaks out the flashlights to review The People Under the Stairs (1991). The group explores Wes Craven's approach to its central themes, assesses the film's use of comedy, and debates just how much of a horror movie it really is. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:16. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Jordan Peele Mounting 'The People Under the Stairs' Remake at Universal How a malnourished teen escaped a house

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150: Slaxx (2021)

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2021/04/16

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team unzips the new Shudder original Slaxx (2021). The group examines the struggles of working in retail, debates the humor of sentient clothing, and digs into the film's message on corporate greed. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:44. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Uniqlo Kill la Kill (Wikipedia) Kill la Kill (Netflix) Bump in the Night (Tubi) Support the Show - Patron & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon

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01:15:23

149: V/H/S (2012)

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2021/04/09

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team breaks down Bloody Disgusting's horror anthology V/H/S (2012). The group discusses the team's approach to collaborative filmmaking, assesses the success of their attempts to tackle the male gaze, and questions what the true succubus agenda is. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:00. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode How the "Amateur Night" Segment from V/H/S Turned Into the Feature Film SiREN V/H/S AMA and Marathon

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01:26:29

148: An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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2021/04/02

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team dabbles in lycanthropy as they check out An American Werewolf in London (1981). The group breaks down Rick Baker's Academy Award-winning makeup and effects, ponders the hospitality of European backpacking culture, and unpacks the film's approach to survivor's guilt and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:07. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode An American in Paris (1951) What is

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01:04:28

147: April Fool's Day (2008)

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2021/03/26

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team checks out April Fool's Day (2008). The group assesses the attempts made at off-beat humor, reflects on the impact of its crass dialogue and undertones, and examines the ways it tries to honor the original 1986 film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:08. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Death of Brandon Lee Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for

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01:23:13

146: The Wicker Man (1973 vs 2006)

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2021/03/19

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team compares The Wicker Man (1973) to its infamous 2006 remake. The group unpacks the spiritual themes of the classic, explores the remake's approach to a matriarchal society, and debates the length of time required to construct a wicker man. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:53. Original Movie Details IMDB Run time: 1h 28m Release Date: August 7, 1974 (USA) Remake Movie Details IMDB Run time: 1h 42m Release Date: September 1,

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145: Leprechaun 2 (1994)

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2021/03/12

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates St. Patrick's Day by checking out Leprechaun 2 (1994). The group discusses the importance of precise language when wishing, questions canonical leprechaun lore, and unpacks their stances on sneeze to blessing ratios. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:10. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Leprechaun 2" Run time: 1h 25m Release Date: April 8, 1994 (USA) Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon

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01:20:23

144: Wrong Turn (2021)

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2021/03/05

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team laces up their hiking boots as they explore the newly released Wrong Turn (2021). The group assesses the movie's departure from its original antagonists, breaks down the maturity of its growth, and debates the appeal of communes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:39. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Wrong Turn" Run time: 1h 49m Release Date: January 26, 2021 (USA) Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon

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143: Insidious (2010)

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2021/02/26

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team travels in to the Further to unpack Insidious (2010). The group discusses James Wan's knack for lucrative franchises, assesses the luxury of demon abodes, and ponders how to list a haunted house on Zillow. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 19:55. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Insidious" Run time: 1h 43m Release Date: April 1, 2011 (USA) Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a

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01:11:43

142: Happy Death Day (2017)

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2021/02/19

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team puts on their quantum physics caps to check out Happy Death Day (2017). The group breaks down the film's character development, analyzes its surprisingly emotional moments, and hotly contests the quality of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:12. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Happy Death Day" Run time: 1h 36m Release Date: October 13, 2017 (USA) Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page

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141: Valentine (2001)

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2021/02/12

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash watches Cupid draw back his bow in Valentine (2001). The group breaks down the slasher formula, denounces middle school vendettas, and reflects on their feelings towards Katherine Heigl. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:39. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Valentine" Run time: 1h 36m Release Date: February 2, 2001 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode Valentine - Tom Savage Katherine Heigl is done apologizing - Ashley Spencer, The

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01:18:13

140: Dead Alive (1993)

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2021/02/05

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team bust out the vomit bags to experience the mayhem of Dead Alive (1993). The group breaks down the intensity of its gore, discusses the ways their appetites were impacted by the film, and identifies a missed opportunity for a 90's zombie boy band. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:15. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Dead Alive" Run time: 1h 44m Release Date: February 12, 1993 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode BTS Footage: The Thing

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01:26:51

139: Oculus (2013)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2021/01/29

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team peers through the looking glass to review Mike Flanagan’s Oculus (2013). The group learns about “The Caputo Effect”, debates the quality of the film’s distorted perspective, and analyzes their furniture preferences. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:35. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Oculus" Run time: 1h 44m Release Date: September 8, 2013 (TIFF) Mentioned in the Episode The Caputo Effect Support the Show - Patreon &

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01:05:37

138: Wrong Turn (2003)

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2021/01/22

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team gets in the road tripping spirit by checking out Wrong Turn (2003). The group discusses the perpetuation of negative Appalachian stereotypes, ponders the long term effects of cannibal digestion, and breaks down the perils the cast and crew faced during production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:33. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Wrong Turn" Run time: 1h 24m Release Date: May 30, 2003 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode Soft White

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