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SlashBack Cinema

Ryan Dreimiller and Shanny Luft

Technically a horror podcast. Actually, a time machine. Remember the video store horror section? The sleepover dares? The practical effects that grossed us out? SlashBack Cinema is two Gen X dads going back — humor, nostalgia, trivia, and the scenes, memories, and VHS-era oddities that made them unforgettable

tv & film film reviews

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27:45

They Live (1988) OBEY. CONSUME. PUT ON THE GLASSES.

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2026/04/15

“We’re here to chew bubblegum and podcast… and we’re all out of bubblegum.”This week on SlashBack Cinema, we finally put on the sunglasses and take a hard look at They Live the 1988 cult classic where a drifter, a shotgun, and a pair of cheap shades are all you need to expose an alien-controlled society.Neither of us had fully seen this one going in… which might explain a lot.We get into:• The most famous line that completely outgrew the film• That insane six-minute alley fight that just… keeps

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33:57

The Stuff (1985) You Ate It. It Ate You Back.

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2026/04/01

Everyone's eating it. Nobody knows what it is. Nobody cares. This week on SlashBack Cinema, we're grabbing a spoon and digging into The Stuff (1985), the cult horror where a mysterious dessert turns America into willing victims. It's a movie about capitalist consumption, addiction, and how easy it is to sell people exactly what destroys them. We get into the wild premise, the practical effects, the 80s weirdness that makes it unforgettable, and why this one hits harder now than it

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26:01

Poltergeist (1982): Suburban Hell, Real Skeletons,...

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2026/03/18

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we channel Poltergeist...the suburban nightmare that made every flickering TV feel like a portal to hell.We dig into the behind-the-scenes madness (yes… those were real skeletons), the Steven Spielberg vs. Tobe Hooper debate, and why this movie still hits decades later, even if some of the effects are hanging on by a thread.Plus: Gen X trauma unlocked, questionable parenting decisions, and our retro 80’s Trivia focused this week on TV shows from the 1980’sThey’re here…

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26:41

Piranha (1978): This Movie Bites! Killer Fish and...

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2026/03/04

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head into the water with Joe Dante’s Piranha (1978) the scrappy Jaws-inspired cult classic where genetically engineered killer fish turn a quiet river into an all-you-can murder buffet. Ryan and Shanny break down the fishy action, the wild B-movie energy, and why this cult favorite still bites.Special guest Jeff Wilson joins the conversation, and we wrap things up with another round of 80s retro trivia to test your VHS-era memory.Send a textSupport the show

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25:17

C.H.U.D. (1984) The 80s Sewer-Dweller Toxic Waste...

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2026/02/18

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head into the New York City sewers to revisit C.H.U.D. (1984)—aka Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers. We break down government cover-ups, toxic waste, 80s paranoia, and why this scrappy cult horror classic still has serious VHS-era bite. Is it a creature feature masterpiece…or radioactive nonsense? We give it the Stabby Score and find out.Send a textSupport the show

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33:24

My Bloody Valentine (1981): The Slasher That Ruined...

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2026/02/04

In this episode of SlashBack Cinema, we revisit My Bloody Valentine (1981)—the Canadian slasher that proved Valentine’s Day is a terrible time to throw a party. Set in the mining town of Valentine Bluffs, the film follows the bloody legend of Harry Warden, a pickaxe-wielding killer with a flair for the dramatic, heart-shaped candy boxes and extremely personal murder notes.This one is Quentin Tarantino's favorite slasher, and we ask the real question: does My Bloody Valentine earn its cult

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30:32

House (1985) Haunted House Chaos, Interdimensional...

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2026/01/21

The Greatest American Hero, a haunted house, Vietnam flashbacks, and some of the strangest creature effects of the 80s collide in House (1985). We revisit this horror-comedy cult classic to see why its chaos, charm, and VHS-era weirdness still hold up.Be sure to check out YouTube for our new podcast video format:https://www.youtube.com/@SlashBackCinemaAnd please do consider becoming a supporter of our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419299/supportSend us a textSupport the show

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34:25

Flatliners (1990): Because Med School Apparently...

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2026/01/07

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we flatline with Flatliners—the glossy 90s thriller where med students stop their own hearts to see what comes next… and don’t love what follows them back (including small children who beat the snot out of you). We discuss the killer cast, iconic scenes, and why this near-death cult classic is still remembered decades later.Also in the episode, we've got a retro trivia segment! Play along and let us know how you did.Send us a textSupport the show

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31:26

Silent Night Deadly Night (1984) Santa trauma & One...

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2025/12/24

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we ask the question: Ho ho ho? Or no no no? we unwrap Silent Night, Deadly Night, the controversial 1984 Christmas slasher that turned mall Santas into horror icons. From Billy’s childhood trauma and religious guilt to infamous kill scenes, protest-fueled marketing, and a body count that launched a franchise, we break down what still works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why this film refuses to stay buried under the tree.Send us a textSupport the show

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37:20

Christmas Evil (1980) – Yuletide Horror & Cult Legacy

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2025/12/16

What happens when you really commit to being Santa?This week on SlashBack Cinema, we unwrap Christmas Evil (1980) a grimy, slow-burn (or is it no-burn??) holiday horror film that exposes the dangers of embracing your inner Santa. Naughty, nice, or completely feral… this is one weird seasonal trip. We unpack its unsettling themes, peculiar character choices, and how this overlooked gem became a cult favorite plus what makes it uniquely creepy in the Christmas horror subgenre.Send us a textSupport the

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34:57

Night of the Creeps (1986)

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2025/12/04

Alien slugs, zombie frat boys, and Tom Atkins dropping scorched-earth one-liners. This week Shanny and Ryan pop in the cult classic Night of the Creeps. Don't forget to bring your flamethrower! Send us a textSupport the show

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42:26

Hack-O-Lantern (1988)

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2025/11/01

Get ready for Hack-O-Lantern (1988) A schlocky, satanic, headbanging mess packed with awkward family moments, cheap cult rituals, and enough bad acting to fill a pumpkin patch. It’s Halloween horror at its most wonderfully awful.Send us a textSupport the show

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32:37

Uninvited (plus a new quiz!)

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2025/10/02

Hey Slashers - you're officially invited to join SlashBack Cinema as we dig into 1987’s shlock-tastic horror oddity Uninvited! Not to be confused with Uninvited (2024), The Uninvited (2025), The Uninvited (2009), or even The Uninvited (1944). Nope...this is Greydon Clark’s 1987 mutant cat classic where the horror is questionable, but the unintentional comedy is off the charts. Bonus: we’ve got a special guest riding along for this one! Send us a text Support the show

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30:29

Happy Birthday to Me! (1981)

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2025/09/16

Sharpen those skewers--it's time to celebrate with one of the most infamous slashers of the early '80s! In this episode, we slice into Happy Birthday to Me (1981), the Canadian cult classic known for its bizarre kills and wild plot twists.Send us a textSupport the show

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34:37

The Amityville Horror (1979) ft. Weirder After Dark!

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2025/09/02

This week, we’re packing up the moving truck and heading to the most infamous house on Long Island—The Amityville Horror (1979). But we’re not braving the flies, ghostly voices, and bargain-priced real estate alone! Joining us are Sean, Cathy, and Chris, the hosts of the podcast Weirder After Dark, and they're bringing their spooky expertise to the mix. We’ll sift through the jump scares, over-the-top acting, and that unforgettable swarm of flies to ask: is Amityville a horror… or a snooze?Be

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20:54

Zombie (aka, Zombie 2, Zombie Flesh Eaters)

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2025/08/27

Summer aint over yet..join us for a tropical getaway for Lucio Fulci’s Zombie (1979) (or Zombie Flesh Eaters and also know by many other names) — the infamous Italian horror classic that brought us zombie shark-fighting, and eye-popping gore done with italian style. Join us as we break down the atmosphere, outrageous effects, and why this one still stands as a high-water mark of Euro horror.Send us a textSupport the show

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37:57

Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

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2025/08/13

Grab your popcorn and lock the doors, because we’re drilling into Slumber Party Massacre (1982)! And this episode’s extra special—we’re joined by author and film critic Margot Harrison for some killer insights.Send us a textSupport the show

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23:16

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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2025/07/31

A backpacking trip gone horribly wrong, lycanthropy, and London mayhem — in this episode, we unpack the legendary transformation scenes, epic lore, and pitch-black humor of An American Werewolf in London. Bloody good time guaranteed.Send us a textSupport the show

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23:06

Bonus Episode! Pumpkinhead (version 1.5)

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2025/07/23

We're officially on vacation, but here's a surprise for listeners! We pulled out one of our earliest episodes and George Lucas'ed it! New edit! Fresh audio clips! Same Slashback!Send us a textSupport the show

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21:38

Friday the 13th (1980)

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2025/07/17

This week, we head to Camp Crystal Lake to unpack the movie that launched a thousand slashers (and at least a dozen sequels). Grab your sleeping bags — and maybe a machete or perhaps a bow and arrow.Send us a textSupport the show

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