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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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117: Hell Fest (2018)

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2020/10/02

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off their 2020 Helloween lineup with Hell Fest (2018). The group compares haunts to horror theme parks, unpacks the power of gut punch endings, and questions the need for scare actor safe words. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Hell Fest" Run time: 1h 29m Release Date: Sept. 28, 2018 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode Midnight Sun - Stephanie Meyer - Amazon "The Troll" - What We Do in the Shadows Episode 063:

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01:39:58

116: Antebellum (2020)

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2020/09/25

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team unpacks the complexities of the newly released Antebellum (2020). The group discusses ride sharing safety tips, examines the parallels between our country's past and present, and wonders how Skype managed to let Zoom pass them by. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Antebellum" Run time: 1h 45m Release Date: September 18, 2020 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode Bonus Episode - Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

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115: Maniac (1980 vs 2012)

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2020/09/18

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team braces for shocking gore as they compare Maniac (1980) to its 2012 remake. The group considers revising their gore scales, ponders the scare factor of Elijah Wood, and debates the effectiveness of POV filmmaking. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details 1980 IMDB Run time: 1h 27m Release Date: March 6, 1981 (USA) 2012 IMDB Run time: 1h 29m Release Date: October 12, 2012 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode The Gift of Fear - Amazon The

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01:35:35

114: Phantasm (1979)

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2020/09/11

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team puts on their funeral attire to check out Phantasm (1979). The group explores the anatomy of an ending, examines the power of a good soundtrack, and debates the appeal of cemetery shenanigans. The group also learns why Alexis hates the name Jody, and Kris schools the group on the difference between Ewoks and Jawas. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Phantasm" Run time: 1h 29m Release Date: March 28, 1979 (USA)

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113: Child's Play 2 (1990)

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2020/09/04

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team dusts off a classic franchise and checks out Child's Play 2 (1990). The group looks back on the creepy dolls they've owned, debates how conclusive slasher endings can be, and learns Paris is a Chucky Truther. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Child's Play 2" Run time: 1h 24m Release Date: November 9, 1990 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode Child's Play 2: Behind the Screams My Buddy Commercial Patreon Launch We've

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01:46:23

112: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 vs 2006)

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2020/08/28

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team compares the 1977 classic The Hills Have Eyes to its 2006 remake. The group examines Wes Craven's approach to retelling the same story, discusses best practices for refueling your car, and unpacks what it means to have a Classic Craven Ending™️. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details 1977 IMDB 2006 IMDB Title: "The Hills Have Eyes" Original Run Time: 1h 30m Remake Run Time: 1h 47m Original Release Date: July 22, 1977 (USA) Remake

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01:18:24

111: Final Destination 2 (2003)

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2020/08/21

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team reconnects with their gusty friend Death-Death™ as they break down Final Destination 2 (2003). The team discusses the inevitability of death, ponders the safety hazards found in gas stations, and learns more about the bounciness of road logs. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Final Destination 2" Run time: 1h 30m Release Date: January 31, 2003 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode 1,000 Ways to Die Patreon Launch We've

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01:07:28

110: Ready or Not (2019)

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2020/08/14

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team unpacks the 2019 film Ready or Not. The team breaks down the likability of Monopoly, questions the driving factor behind satanic panic in horror, and Ryan starts the movement to #FreeTheGoats. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Ready or Not" Run time: 1h 35m Release Date: August 21, 2019 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode Goat Yoga Satanic Panic Patreon Launch We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place

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109: Fright Night (1985 vs 2011)

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2020/08/07

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team busts out the vampire lore as they break down the 1985 cult classic Fright Night and compare it to the 2011 remake. The group debates the comedic value of vampires, reflects on the quality of vampiric glow ups, questions equal opportunity employment policies for familiars, and discovers one among them is a believer. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details 1985 IMDB 2011 IMDB Title: "Fright Night" Run time: 1h 46m 1985 Release Date:

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108: HOST (2020)

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2020/07/31

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team blocks out their calendars for an hour-long Zoom meeting as they unpack the Shudder exclusive, HOST (2020). The team debates the plausibility of a virtual séance, unpacks the history of found footage horror, and shares their Zoom meeting pet peeves. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "HOST" Run time: 56m Release Date: July 30, 2020 (USA) Patreon Launch We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for

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01:36:39

107: Cam (2018)

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2020/07/24

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team learns about the wide world of camming as they break down CAM (2018). The group explores the destigmatization of sex workers, discusses the importance of sex-positivity, and attempts to define early 2000's film grunge. The group also looks back on their time with AOL chat rooms, debates whether a hot dog is a sandwich, Mack learns how common internet stalking is, and Alexis considers a career change. This episode contains spoilers. Movie

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106: Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988)

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2020/07/17

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team tackles a sequel by breaking down the horror comedy Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers. The group discusses the vilification of mental illness, the weaponization of sex, and the quality of the franchise's approach to transgender representation. The group also debates the responsibility sequels have to uphold the original's legacy, unpacks the true horror of outhouses, and looks back on their own camp experiences. This episode contains

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105: The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

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2020/07/10

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team explores the love letter to the horror genre known as The Cabin in the Woods (2012). The group debates the satisfaction of gore distribution versus average gore in a film, looks back on the roots of horror cinema, and wonders if poor underwear design is a Sigourney Weaver trademark. The group also debates the quality of generic versus name brand antagonists, Ryan shares her own creepy cellar story, and Mack schools the group on Newman O's

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104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

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2020/07/03

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team rounds out their coverage of the Mystery Inc. gang by checking out the classic slasher, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). The group considers how Scary Movie and Scooby-Doo have influenced their horror opinions, breaks down the formula for slasher tropes, and looks back fondly on late 90’s fashion. The group also considers the expressiveness of eyebrows, the existence of North Carolina twang, and recognizes the common struggles of

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103: Chopping Mall (1986)

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2020/06/26

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team breaks out their mall employee hats to break down the cult classic Chopping Mall (1986). The group discusses the power of a good movie title, looks back on the lack of evolution in retail merchandising, and ponders the longevity of a tarantula career in Hollywood. The group also brings Alexis up to speed on the murder hallways found in malls, questions the logistics of death by electrocution, and learns a few new tricks with layered body

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01:09:59

102: Midsommar (2019)

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2020/06/19

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team prepares for summer by checking out the 2019 hit, Midsommar. The group examines the pitfalls of poor communication in relationships, assesses the validity of astrological matches, and appreciates the power of quality set design. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Midsommar" Run time: 2h 28m Release Date: July 3, 2019 (USA) Patreon Launch We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for listener support

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101: Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

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2020/06/12

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team breaks down a staff pick: Thir13en Ghosts (2001). The group debates the existence of ghosts, breaks down what’s so unlikeable about Matthew Lillard, and looks back fondly on the jump scare video craze of the early 2000’s internet. Paris also presents a theory connecting this film to the 90's classic, Matilda (1996). This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "Thir13en Ghosts" Run time: 1h 31m Release Date: Oct. 26, 2001

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01:21:35

100: 100th Episode Special

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2020/06/10

Show Notes Episode Synopsis In this special episode the Hack or Slash team celebrates making it to the big 100. The group answers listener questions, identifies who they'd be in a horror movie, and votes on their Slasher Superlatives. This episode contains spoilers for a random assortment of films. Patreon Launch We've launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for listener support. While we'll always be a non-profit show with no advertisements or official sponsors, we do need some help to

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099: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge...

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast ·

2020/06/05

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off Pride Month by reviewing a film that's deeply rooted in LGBTQ+ culture: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985). The group looks back on the varying moisture levels of Freddy Krueger's skin, questions how normal it is to have birds as pets, and reflects on how reception to the film's subtext has evolved. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title: "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)"

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098: Prom Night (1980 vs 2008)

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2020/05/29

Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team looks back on their own prom experiences as they compare and contrast the 1980's slasher Prom Night with its 2008 title-only remake. The group dissects their impressions of disco dancing, uncovers what really lurks beneath the ballcaps of older men, and looks back on the path Jamie Lee Curtis took to becoming a Scream Queen. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details 1980 IMDB Title: "Prom Night" Run time: 1h 32m Release Date: July 18,

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