Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team is joined by a special guest as they assess Saw III (2006). The group questions the feasibility of the film's traps, ponders the cleanliness of pork processing, and tries to nail down Jigsaw's alleged morality. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 45:48. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Saw III" Ru...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates Thanksgiving by checking out Blood Rage (1987). The group dissects the evil twin trope, laments the struggles of alcoholic parents, pinpoints the worst Thanksgiving dish, and assesses just how much good gore can redeem a movie. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:01. Movie Details IMDB Title : &q...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team meets Jason in a whole new dimension as they break down Friday the 13th Part III (1982). The group explores the evolution of Jason, debates the quality of franchise Final Girls, and learns there is such a thing has Hammock Sutra. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:30. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Friday...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team relives lockdown as they break down the South Korean film #Alive (2020), available on Netflix. The group discusses how audio dubbing influences viewing experiences, observes the power of loneliness, and identifies what makes for stellar zombie design. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:03. Movie Details IMDB...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team closes out Helloween by breaking down the highs and lows of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988). The group learns about the inconsistencies of Michael's mask, unpacks the film's problematic production, and celebrates the stellar performance of a young Danielle Harris. This episode contains spoilers,...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team tackles the controversial classic Halloween III: Season of the Witch. The group unpacks the reasoning for a Myers-less installment, ponders the awkwardness of homoerotic robots, brushes up on the wonder of Stonehenge, and learns Tom Atkins is no Tom Selleck. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:15. Movie Detai...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week we wrap up our haunted house romp by unpacking The Houses October Built (2014). We discuss the appeal of zombie paintball, dissect the survival strategy for being buried alive, and stress the importance of strip club etiquette. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:07. Movie Details IMDB Title : "The Houses October Built" R...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team breaks out the candles and pentagrams to review The House of the Devil (2009). The group delineates the difference between 80's nostalgia and authenticity, appreciates the character stylings of mumblegore, and finds out who among them can't be trusted in someone else's home. This episode contains spoilers,...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team checks in for another spooky stay with Hell House LLC II: The Abbadon Hotel (2018). The team discusses documentary filmmaking techniques, ponders the success of exposition monologues, and debates the quality of cheddar cheese. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:28. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Hell House...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team celebrates the show's third birthday by taking a stab at their own horror adventure. Playing 18-year-old camp counselors, the group works together to hunt down a mysterious killer, fumble through ill-conceived schemes, and wildly neglect their responsibility for the lives of 20 children. This episode doesn't co...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week the Hack or Slash team examines Night of the Living Dead (1968) and compares it to Tom Savini's 1990 remake. The group looks back at the historical impact of the original, examines how Savini's war experience impacted his work in film, and ponders whether vampires are just sexy zombies. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details 1...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Episode Synopsis This week we check out the horror anthology Creepshow (1982). We exchange sand burial tactics, discuss the power of lighting, and debate the differences between roach species. This episode contains spoilers. Movie Details IMDB Title : "Creepshow" Run time : 2h Release Date : November 12, 1982 (USA) Mentioned in the Episode Trick 'r Treat...

Send us Fan Mail 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. 2...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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)...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 : 1...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Destinat...

Send us Fan Mail 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, 2...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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&qu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sandwi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ori...

Send us Fan Mail 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...