Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week we head back to the theater to check out Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022). We assess the film's use of comedy, critique its depiction of cellphone flashlights, and lament the struggle of toxic friend groups. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:33. Mentioned in the Episode  Gen Z Focus Group - TikTok Search How to Play Bodies Bodies Bodies Support the Show We&...

Send us Fan Mail This week the gang's back together to check out They/Them (2022). We uncover the director's push for authentic representation, break down the film's emotional punches, and ponder the success of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:24. Mentioned in the Episode They/Them (2022) - Watch on Peacock Support the Show We've launched our Patreon...

Send us Fan Mail This week we break down The Blob (1958) and compare it to its 1988 remake. We explore the differences in each film's theme, assess the quality of their blob effects, and assess the scale of their destruction. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:41. Mentioned in the Episode  The Blob (1958) - Watch on Tubi  The Blob (1988) - Watch on Tubi Support the Show We'v...

Send us Fan Mail This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Skeleton Key (2005). We break down the plot misdirects, assess the likability of its characters, and ponder the coldness of hospice. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:32. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are acceptin...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head to the theater to check out NOPE (2022). We unpack the layers of its plot, ponder the power of a spectacle, and explore Jordan Peele's mark on sci-fi. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:09. Mentioned in the Episode Ranking Final Girls: The Aughts  Vinny Thomas - The Galactic Federation Interviews Earth for Membership Vinny Thomas - The Humans Ar...

Send us Fan Mail This week we prep for Shark Week by checking out Jaws 3-D (1983). We reflect on the franchise's tonal change, assess the effectiveness of its 3-D components, and break down the impact of its shark. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:18. Mentioned in the Episode  Shark Week 2022  Blackfish (2013) - Tubi About Blackfish (2013) Inside SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau...

Send us Fan Mail This week we bare our fangs as we check out A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014). We break down the film's approach to violence, unpack its use of black and white cinematography, and assess the quality of its characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 20:22. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our...

Send us Fan Mail This week we pack our camping gear and check out Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989). We break down the film's approach to gore, unpack the fast-tracked production process, and assess the quality of its wigs. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:08. Mentioned in the Episode  Sleepaway Camp III Deleted Scenes Support the Show We've launched our Patreon...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head back to the theater to check out The Black Phone (2022). We assess the quality of the performances, break down the source of its tension, and consider how local tragedies impact their communities. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 19:04. Mentioned in the Episode  Storytelling Devices Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for...

Send us Fan Mail This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to revisit Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006). We unpack its approach to slasher meta, uncover easter eggs from other horror properties, and assess its comedic value. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:01. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help k...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're commemorating the 54th anniversary of Rosemary's Baby (1968). We examine the film's approach to gaslighting, assess the quality of its ending, and ponder how a modern remake would fair. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:23. Mentioned in the Episode The Hormone Monster Rosemary's Baby (1968) Look What's Happened to Rosemary&apo...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Kris and Paris are joined by actor Vardaan Arora to commemorate Pride and explore the subject of camp within horror. We learn more about Vardaan's connection to horror, unpack how our lived experiences have primed us to embrace camp, and Paris summarizes a Susan Sontag essay. Mentioned in the Episode Notes on Camp Why You Can't Separate Camp and Ho...

Send us Fan Mail This week we explore an alternative take on a historic murder case by checking out Lizzie (2018). We assess the film's slow burn pacing, unpack the theories behind the case, and discuss where this film falls within the genre. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:55. Mentioned in the Episode The Truth About Lizzie Borden Lizzie Borden: The Curious Life and Death Of....

Send us Fan Mail This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the us to review Urban Legend (1998). We unpack the film's whodunnit quality, break down the legends it references, and assess the quality of its performances. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:19 Mentioned in the Episode Watch Along: Urban Legend (1998)  Urban Legend: 5 Urban Legends Depicted In The 1998 Movie...

Send us Fan Mail This week we commemorate the halfway to Halloween mark by checking out Pumpkinhead (1988). We assess the quality of the creature design, unpack the unexpected tugs at our heartstrings, and reflect on the morality of vengeance. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:22. Mentioned in the Episode Pumpkinhead (1988) Script Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to h...

Send us Fan Mail This week we revisit an iconic franchise by checking out Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). We explore the maturation of Tommy Jarvis, assess the logistics of its setting, and reflect on the chronology of Jason Voorhees. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:51. Mentioned in the Episode  Crystal Lake Memories (2013) - Shudder Support the Show We've launched ou...

Send us Fan Mail This week we look back at the start of the slasher sub-genre by checking out Peeping Tom (1960). We break down the approach to a sympathetic killer, assess the influence the film has had on horror, and examine the power of its lighting. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:10. Mentioned in the Episode Peeping Tom (1960) - Tubi Support the Show We've launched our Pa...

Send us Fan Mail This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Descent (2005). We assess the film's atmosphere, unpack the chemistry between its characters, and ponder the quality of its plot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:21. Mentioned in the Episode The Descent - UK Ending Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener s...

Send us Fan Mail This week we unleash our inner werewolves by checking out The Howling (1981). We assess the quality of its practical effects, break down its approach to lycanthropy, and ponder the Venn diagram between werewolves and sex cults. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:36. Mentioned in the Episode The Howling by Gary Brandner  The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals Tha...

Send us Fan Mail This week we hedge our bets and check out Bunnyman (2011). We assess the likability of its characters, question the logic the movie presents, and ponder what an Easter Quokka would be like. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:50.  Mentioned in the Episode  The True Story Of The Bunnyman, Northern Virginia's Most Gruesome Urban Legend Support the Show We've la...

Send us Fan Mail This week we fall down the well to check out The Ring (2002). We contemplate the film's impact on American horror, assess how well its aged in 20 years, and ponder the effectiveness of its scares. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:41. Mentioned in the Episode  Tubi: Ringu (1998) Ring (novel) Dead by Daylight: Sadako Rising Support the Show We've launched ou...

Send us Fan Mail This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the us to review REC (2007). We assess the quality of its shaky cam, compare it to its American cousin Quarantine (2008), and debate the feasibility of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:47. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. W...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head back to the theater to check out Ti West's X (2022). We discuss the inspiration it took from iconic horror films, rejoice in the craftsmanship of its gore, and unpack the impact of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:21. Mentioned in the Episode  Exclusive: Ti West Talks PEARL, the Already-Completed X Prequel  'X' Director T...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head to the theater to check out Umma (2022). We unpack the layered undercurrents the film presents, break down the dynamics of generational divides, and share the personal connections the film stirred for us. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:40. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're revisiting Stephen King by checking out Pet Sematary (1989). We assess the quality of its performances, unpack the larger themes at play, and identify how it ties into King's literary universe. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:12. Mentioned in the Episode Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary Episode 039: Pet Sematary (2019) Supp...