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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

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167: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

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2021/08/13

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team revisits Jason's reign of terror by checking out Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984). The group assesses the quality of the film's gore, laments the discomfort of Crispin Glover's dancing, and explores the parallels between Jason and Tommy Jarvis. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:44. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Murder of Kitty Genovese Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

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166: Student Bodies (1981)

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2021/08/06

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team explores the cult classic Student Bodies (1981). The group analyzes the film's approach to parody, unpacks the joke-filled dialogue, and assesses its use of title cards. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:26. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Havana 'Chicken Cover' Student Bodies (1981) Script Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for listener support

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165: Scream 3 (2000)

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2021/07/30

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team learns the rules of trilogies by watching Scream 3 (2000). The group discusses the film's response to the Columbine Massacre, debates its level of camp, and unpacks the narrative's exploration of Hollywood predators. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:43. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode David Arquette takes blame for Courteney Cox's short bangs in 'Scream 3' Courtney Cox - "Not the bangs!" Columbine Shooting

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164: Mandy (2018)

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2021/07/23

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the team to review Mandy (2018). The group examines the film's use of vibrant colors, unpacks the intensity of the Cage Rage™️, and debates the level of chemistry found between the main characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 45:39. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Leader of the Pack - The Shangri-Las Watch Mandy: Deleted Scenes on Shudder Bat Out of Hell Tarantula hawk Willem Dafoe - Pretty

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163: Rear Window (1954)

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2021/07/16

Show Notes This week the Hack or Slash team checks out Rear Window (1954). The group laments the struggles of 1950's misogyny, examines the film's intricate set design, and reflects on the nuance of Grace Kelly's performance. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:15. Episode Synopsis Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Short Story: "It Had to Be Murder" by Cornell Woolrich Rear Window (1998) on Tubi Diegetic Sound and Non-Diegetic Sound: What’s the Difference? Grace Kelly's

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01:21:06

162: A Quiet Place II (2021)

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2021/07/09

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team checks out the highly anticipated sequel, A Quiet Place II (2021). The group examines the power of the performances, debates the quality of its ending, and ponders whether the aliens could defeat a megalodon. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:59. 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 show

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01:13:38

161: Jaws 2 (1978)

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2021/07/02

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates summer by diving into Jaws 2 (1978). The group assesses the film's approach to Amity's recovery, questions the scrawniness of Brody's legs, and compares its pacing to the original 1975 film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:17. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode The Battle of SHARKS! 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon

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160: The Fog (1980 vs 2005)

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2021/06/25

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team fulfills their monthly patron pick by comparing John Carpenter's The Fog (1980) to its 2005 remake. The group breaks down the cinematography of the original, dissects the remake's attempt to build on its lore, and questions the decision making behind key changes made to the characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 43:02. Movie Details Original IMDB Remake IMDB Mentioned in the Episode How to escape from a car underwater

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159: Doctor Sleep (2019)

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2021/06/18

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team books another stay at The Overlook Hotel by reviewing Doctor Sleep (2019). The group analyzes how the sequel builds upon the legacy of The Shining, identifies its accuracy to the original Stephen King novel, and dive deep into the films cast of characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:39. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode How ‘Haunting of Hill House’ Creator Mike Flanagan is Building a “Scare Squad” of New

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01:07:53

158: Shaun of the Dead (2004)

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2021/06/11

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team unpacks Shaun of the Dead (2004). The group assesses the film's blend of comedy and drama, breaks down its reverence for classic zombie properties, and dissects the use of foreshadowing in storytelling. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:15. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Shaun of the Dead List of Deaths Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for

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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)

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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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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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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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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)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

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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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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