Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week we recap the 61 episodes we produced in 2022 and highlight the best and worst in show with the annual Slasher's Choice Awards. We look back on the content we made throughout the year, set goals for 2023, and bid farewell to Ryan & Alexis. This episode contains spoilers from movies throughout the year. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a pl...

Send us Fan Mail This week we commemorate 90 years of a horror classic by checking out The Mummy (1932). We assess the quality of its effects, unpack the intricacies of its love story, and ponder its broader impact on horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:33. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Mummy (1932) - Amazon  Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection...

Send us Fan Mail This week we commemorate the holidays by checking out The Mean One (2022). We assess the quality of its cinematography, unpack its take on a Dr. Seuss classic, and debate the effectiveness of its kills. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:03. Mentioned in the Episode Maybe you should watch these instead: The Grinch (2018) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) How the G...

Send us Fan Mail This week our patrons have voted for us to review Freaky (2020). We explore its iconic horror Easter eggs, unpack the sustainability of horror comedies, and debate the likability of Vince Vaughn. This episode contains spoilers, starting at 30:54. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting supp...

Send us Fan Mail This week we welcome a new team member as we check out Terrifier 2 (2022). We break down Art's brutality, debate the quality of parenting in the film, and consider the future of the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:36. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Terrifier 2 (2022) - Screambox Main Episode The Rewind: Terrifier (2016)  'Terrifier 2&...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're joined by a special guest to unpack A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988). We examine the changes in casting, explore the quality of practical effects, and debate the caliber of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:43. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) - Prime Vid...

Send us Fan Mail This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Darkness Falls (2003). We assess the quality of the film's lore, dissect its approach to tooth fairy violence, and debate the quality of its antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:03. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Watch Darkness Falls (2003) Main Episode McFarlane Tooth Fairy Toy S...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Shippin...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 open...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 "s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 d...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 monste...

Send us Fan Mail 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 co...

Send us Fan Mail 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 li...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Pa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lis...

Send us Fan Mail 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 hel...

Send us Fan Mail 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 su...