Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week we roll the dice on Gatlopp (2022). We dissect the dynamic of its central friend group, assess its depiction of marital woes, and ponder its effectiveness as a game-inspired film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:03. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Gatlopp (2022) Main Episode  9 Classic Board Games as Horror Movies Support the Show We've laun...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're delving into psychological horror as we dissect What Keeps You Alive (2018). We unpack the complexities of its lead roles, challenge the potency of its plot twist, and critically examine the storytelling. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:40. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie What Keeps You Alive (2018) Main Episode  What Keeps You Alive (...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head back to the shadows of the theater to check out The Boogeyman (2023). We evaluate the eeriness of the creature design, interpret the emotional depth embedded in the narrative, and discuss its differences with Stephen King's original short story. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 20:30. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by our friends at Creep...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're exploring the discomfort of Amityville II: The Possession (1982). We delve into its stark contrast with the original film, unpack the dynamics of its central family, and assess the effectiveness of its special effects. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:01. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Amityville II: The Possession (1982) Main Episode...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're confronting the harrowing narrative of The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014). We dive into its gut-wrenching portrayal of Alzheimer's, share personal connections to the film's themes, and dissect its masterful use of found footage horror. T his episode contains spoilers, starting at 40:47. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Taking of Deborah L...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're unpacking Fresh (2022). We assess Sebastian Stan's performance, debate the quality of the film's ending, and appreciate the film's real heroes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:05. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Fresh (2022) Main Episode  Fresh (2022) - Discussion Forum Fresh: Why It Was the Best Horror Movie of 2022 B-s...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're stepping into the ring with wrestling horror in See No Evil (2006). We dissect the film's WWE promotional tactics, evaluate its character decisions, and scrutinize Kane's acting prowess. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:38. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie See No Evil (2006) Discuss the Movie Join the Discord  See No Evil (2006...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're in for another creature feature as we check out Piranha (1978). We assess the quality of its effects, question the likability of its main characters, and unpack the intensity of its third act. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:06. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Piranha (1978) Main Episode  How Steven Spielberg saved Joe Dante's Pir...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head back to the theater to check out Renfield (2023). We break down Dracula and Renfield's chemistry, unpack the campy gore, and assess the quality of its modern approach to a classic tale. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:55. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Renfield (2023) Main Episode  Renfield Discussion Forum - Discord Episode 189: Br...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're heading back to the theater to check out Evil Dead Rise (2023). We climb back inside the world of deadites, reflect on the film's depiction of brutality, and explore the franchise's transition from the malevolent woods into the big city. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:43. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Evil Dead Rise (2023)...

Send us Fan Mail This week our patrons have voted for us to review Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008). We unpack the story's origin, debate the quality of its music, and examine the dynamic between its characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:28. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) Main Episode Repo! The Genetic Opera  How Paul Sorvino Became...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're continuing the Evil Dead franchise by checking out Army of Darkness (1992). We discuss the evolution of Ash, break down its approach to visual effects, and assess the quality of its sword fights. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:23. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Army of Darkness (1992) Main Episode 2023 Live Show and Meetup - Tickets...

Send us Fan Mail This week we face our trauma by checking out Smile (2022). We dissect its similarities with past psychological horror films, unpack the nuance of its cinematography, and debate the quality of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:10. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Smile (2022) Main Episode Laura Hasn't Slept B-side  7 Ways to Beat the Monster i...

Send us Fan Mail This week our patrons have voted for us to review Braid (2018). We explore its twisted storytelling, unpack the theme of its color treatment, and ponder the power dynamics in its relationships. This episode contains spoilers, starting at 25:17. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Braid (2018) Main Episode Knock at the Cabin (2023) Discussion - Discord  Braid (2018) Discussion...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're traveling back more than 100 years in cinema history by checking out The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1921). We examine the film's impact on modern cinema, unpack the structure of its storytelling, and consider the deeper subtext behind its characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:04. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Cabinet of...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head to the theater to check out Scream VI (2023). We unpack the franchise's relocation to New York, examine its parallels with its predecessors, and assess the quality of its tension. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:40. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Scream VI (2023) Main Episode  Scream VI (2023) Discussion - Discord Rewind: Scream (20...

Send us Fan Mail This week we prepare for an upcoming theatrical release by checking out Evil Dead 2 (1987). We debate the necessity of its opening, assess the quality of Bruce Campbell's performance, and examine the franchise's tonal shift. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:47. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Evil Dead 2 (1987) Main Episode Rewind: The Evil Dead (...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're checking out Sick (2023). We unpack the film's depiction of quarantine, debate the tone of the antagonist's motive, and assess its place as a light-hearted slasher. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:13. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Sick (2023) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener supp...

Send us Fan Mail This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Warm Bodies (2013). We discuss its balance of zombie and romance, unpack Nicholas Hoult's performance as R, and discuss its merits as a Romeo and Juliet-adjacent property. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:22. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Warm Bodies (2013) Main Episode Romeo + Juliet (1...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head to the theater to check out Knock at the Cabin (2023). We discuss the emotional differences between the movie and the novel, unpack the difficulty of sacrificial choices, and assess the quality of performances. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:15. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Knock at the Cabin (2023) Main Episode Cabin at the End of th...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're looking at a tale of two hauntings as we compare The Haunting (1963) to its 1999 successor. We assess how both versions compare to its source novel, compare its approaches to an iconic character, and unpack the sinister nature of Hill House. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 42:19. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Haunting (1963) The Hau...

Send us Fan Mail This week our patrons have voted for us to review Skinamarink (2022). We unpack our interpretations of what unfolded during the film, assess the quality of its lighting and cinematography, and debate the effectiveness of its run time and ending. This episode contains spoilers, starting at 38:14. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Skinamarink (2022)   Main Episode 2023 Meetup...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're checking out the latest Blumhouse film M3GAN (2023). We explore the intersection of technology and parenting, unpack the film's approach to processing grief, and assess M3GAN's place among killer dolls. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:48. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie M3GAN (2023) Main Episode 2023 Meetup - Interest Survey...

Send us Fan Mail This week we catch up with our old pal Jason by checking out Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. We assess the film's approach to comedy, scrutinize the quality of decision making in the film, and debate Tommy Jarvis's worthiness as a franchise icon. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:02. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie  Friday the 13th, Part VI:...

Send us Fan Mail This week we commemorate Elvis Presley's birthday by checking out the horror comedy Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). We assess the quality of its storytelling, unpack the films underlying emotional horror, and discuss the effectiveness of its camp. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:58. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie  Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) - Tubi Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)...