Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 reminis...

Send us Fan Mail 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 i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 (Wikip...

Send us Fan Mail 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 IM...

Send us Fan Mail 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)...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team checks out April Fool's Day (2008). The group assesses the attempts made at off-beat humor, reflects on the impact of its crass dialogue and undertones, and examines the ways it tries to honor the original 1986 film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:08. Movie Details IMDB Mentioned in the Episode Deat...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team compares The Wicker Man (1973) to its infamous 2006 remake. The group unpacks the spiritual themes of the classic, explores the remake's approach to a matriarchal society, and debates the length of time required to construct a wicker man. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:53. Original Movie Details IMD...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates St. Patrick's Day by checking out Leprechaun 2 (1994). The group discusses the importance of precise language when wishing, questions canonical leprechaun lore, and unpacks their stances on sneeze to blessing ratios. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:10. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Le...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team laces up their hiking boots as they explore the newly released Wrong Turn (2021). The group assesses the movie's departure from its original antagonists, breaks down the maturity of its growth, and debates the appeal of communes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:39. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Wr...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team travels in to the Further to unpack Insidious (2010). The group discusses James Wan's knack for lucrative franchises, assesses the luxury of demon abodes, and ponders how to list a haunted house on Zillow. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 19:55. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Insidious" Run time :...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team puts on their quantum physics caps to check out Happy Death Day (2017). The group breaks down the film's character development, analyzes its surprisingly emotional moments, and hotly contests the quality of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:12. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Happy Death D...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash watches Cupid draw back his bow in Valentine (2001). The group breaks down the slasher formula, denounces middle school vendettas, and reflects on their feelings towards Katherine Heigl. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:39. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Valentine" Run time : 1h 36m Release Date : Februa...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team bust out the vomit bags to experience the mayhem of Dead Alive (1993). The group breaks down the intensity of its gore, discusses the ways their appetites were impacted by the film, and identifies a missed opportunity for a 90's zombie boy band. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:15. Movie Details IMDB...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team peers through the looking glass to review Mike Flanagan's Oculus (2013). The group learns about "The Caputo Effect", debates the quality of the film's distorted perspective, and analyzes their furniture preferences. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:35. Movie Details IMDB Title : "O...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team gets in the road tripping spirit by checking out Wrong Turn (2003). The group discusses the perpetuation of negative Appalachian stereotypes, ponders the long term effects of cannibal digestion, and breaks down the perils the cast and crew faced during production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:33. Movie...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team honors John Carpenter's birthday by breaking down The Thing (1982) and its 2011 prequel. The group assesses the quality of practical effects, dives into the depths of the 1982 cinematography, and explores the common ground between The Thing and Among Us. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 49:27. Movie Deta...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team explores the beginning of Rob Zombie's film career by checking out his directorial debut, House of 1,000 Corpses (2003). The group debates the quality of Sheri Moon's performance, examines its parallels with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), and discusses best fueling practices on road trips. This episode co...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off 2021 by checking out the winter comedy Jack Frost (1997). The group breaks down its parallels to Thankskilling and Child's Play, questions the toxicity of antifreeze, examines the variety in Shannon Elizabeth's career, and gets schooled by Mack on snowman facts. This episode contains spoilers, beginni...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis In this episode the Hack or Slash team reflects on the hot mess that was 2020. The group looks back on the work accomplished this year, highlights standout movies and characters, and sets goals for 2021. This episode contains various spoilers for films covered throughout the year. Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patr...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates the holiday season by reviewing Black X-mas (2006). The group explores the impact of studio interference, debates the likability of Lacey Chabert, and learns how dangerous icicles can truly be. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:06. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Black X-mas" Run time : 1...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team embraces the holiday spirit by unwrapping the Christmas Eve film P2 (2007). The group laments the struggle of carrying bags, debates whether there's an acceptable intersection of creepy and attractive, and learns how personal hydration can mean personal defense. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:43. Mo...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team dives into the minds of serial killers as they review The Silence of the Lambs (1991). The group explores the film's fidelity to the novel, assesses the reputation of its impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and discusses the perserverance of women in spite of misogyny. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 44:29....

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team dives into the minds of serial killers as they review The Silence of the Lambs (1991). The group explores the film's fidelity to the novel, assesses the reputation of its impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and discusses the perserverance of women in spite of misogyny. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 44:29....