Slash & Slay: A Horror Podcast

Imagine the presidential race we have had so far, but add a day where all crime is legal! That basically summarizes the third installment in the dystopian Purge series - The Purge Election Year. Today, we dissect how this high-stakes horror-thriller taps into political fears, social tensions, and cringe worthy acting! Don’t forget to get out there and VOTE! Just promise to keep your purge in your...

Happy Halloween from Slash & Slay! Get your candy buckets ready and fill them with bugs because we are talking about *Renfield*, starring Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Renfield. Don’t miss out on the spooky fun—tune in for our fang-tastic review!   We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me   We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slashands...

Don’t even try to change our minds. We REFUSE to watch these popular horror movies, controversy or not. Ok MAYBE you can convince us to watch them, but you have to listen first! Let us know if you agree or if you’re joining our slash & strike against these frightening flicks. We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slashandslaypod Instagram: @slashandslaypod  TikTok: @slashandslaypod Twitter: @slasha...

Fall into October with us as we talk all things comfy, cozy, and scary! Everything we need for the perfect fall day, costume ins and outs, and the Mitch anticipated DivaCupdate. We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slashandslaypod Instagram: @slashandslaypod  TikTok: @slashandslaypod Twitter: @slashandslaypod  Send...

Happy Twilight Season! We are back and taking a trip to Forks, Washington to visit everyone’s favorite Vampire clan. Today, we find out where we fit into the Twilight universe. Is Alyssa an Alice? Is Emilie destined to be with Charlie? Listen to find out! We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me   We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slashandslaypod Instag...

We would like to apologize to any bald fans before this episode…. We didn’t mean it…  Listen to the controversy, play along as we summarize horror movies in 30 seconds, and hear spooky unexplained stories on today’s episode.   We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me   We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slashandslaypod Instagram: @slashandslaypod  TikTok...

Grab your front row seats to the concert of the year! Lady Raven, M Night Shyamalan, and NOT Spencer from iCarly are entangled in a seemingly inescapable trap to find the notorious Butcher. Join us as we give you some new Slash & Slays, talk about the new movie Trap, and discuss diva cup sizes….   We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me   We’re no...

Today, our brains have left the building! Join us as we pay homage to the late great Shelley Duvall, Emilie tells us about her nightmares, and Alyssa tries to diagnose those dreams, of course!   We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me   We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slashandslaypod Instagram: @slashandslaypod  TikTok: @slashandslaypod Twitter: @sla...

Looks like we have our “Longlegs” on today… for this month’s Slash & Cage, we watched the highly anticipated horror/mystery “Longlegs” starring Nicholas Cage and Maika Monroe. Find out what we have to say about the buzziest horror movie of the summer.   We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me   We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slashandslaypod Inst...

The inevitable horror sequel in all its glory. You love it, you hate it, you slash it, you slay it. Today, we talk about our faves and our hates in the horror sequel canon. Does Scream do it best? Has The Purge gone too far? Is Dr Sleep even a sequel? Listen and find out! We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me   We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slash...

We are back and ready to talk about the highly anticipated finale of the “X” franchise, “Maxxxine”. Starring Mia Goth and directed by Ti West. As lovers of the other two films in the franchise, we have some X rated thoughts on this ode to 80s slashers. Controversy? Of course. Slash & Slays? Obviously. Coherent thoughts? Never.   We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-...

*Content Warning* This episode is for adults 18+ Feelin’ frisky? We are turning up the heat for our 69th episode *wink wink* and talking about the sexy side of slashing and slaying. From silly questions that make us giggle to deep conversations about horror, sexuality, and its place in modern media, we are exposing it all… not actually though… We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag:...

Slash & Cage goes metal this week as we watch Panos Cosmatos’ 2018 film, Mandy. Starring the one and only Nicholas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, and our favorite creepy barbarian, Richard Brake. Join us on our psychedelic journey through a beautiful love haven, 80s art, heavy metal,  LSD, cult bunkers, and Nichola Cage giving the performance of a lifetime. We have a store for merch and fun horror-...

Hot girl summer is out and alien girl summer is IN! Down Bad got us in the mood for hostile takeovers, close encounters, staring at the sky, and teenage petulance. Today, we talk about our fav alien movies and emotions run high when Alyssa talks about her most memorable alien movie experience. What alien movie is invading your mind?   We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-an...

If you are Zak Bagans, we made this episode for you, we love you, and we want you to be the third member of our podcast. If you aren’t Zak Bagans… you can listen anyway! Today, we play “Choose Your Own GHOST Adventure” and live vicariously through Ghost Adventure fanfic. Bring the drama and your EVPs, it’s going to be an adventure! We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-s...

Once again, we ask ourselves the age old question: “Is it a horror movie?” Just because it’s rated “G” doesn’t mean we aren’t terrified! We're diving deep into films that aren't traditionally categorized as horror, but totally deserve a spot under the blood-splattered umbrella. Bonus points if you can guess which movies give us the unintended creeps!   We have a store for merch and fun horror-rela...

Tubi or not Tubi? Let’s find out! Today, we watch Tubi original horror movies and tell you which ones Slay and which ones don’t hit the mark. From sharks to phone possessions, nothing is off limits on Tubi! We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-slay-shop.printify.me   We’re now on Youtube! Subscribe @slashandslaypod Instagram: @slashandslaypod  TikTok: @slashandslaypod T...

Slash & Cage continues with the thrilling 2021 film, PIG. Starring Nicholas Cage, of course, and Alex Wolff! PIG follows the life of a reclusive truffle hunter and his much adored pig. When his only oinking companion is stolen, our mysterious protagonist embarks on a journey to do whatever it takes to get his truffle pig back. Two kings of horror, Salted Caramel Cookies, and a pig! What’s not...

This one is for the Swifties! Let’s look into the cryptic lyrics of Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department and how they relate to our favorite horror movies. Frankenstien, Carrie, Bridget Bishop, and even Maxxine can find something to relate to in this soul-baring 11th album from our favorite poet. If you think Taylor just sings about love, you have made a grave mistake… hiding dead husbands...

Capgras or Cap? Is your family who they say they are or did the government replace them with perfect replicas? If you answered “yes” to the second half of that question, you might have experienced the strange phenomenon that is Capgras Syndrome. Today, we dive into some true (and untrue) stories about this little known syndrome and our favorite hypochondriac convinces herself she has it! We have a...

Ever had a roommate you didn’t know about? These people did! Today Emilie learns all about the “phrogging” phenomenon as Alyssa reads real stories from real people who have lived to tell the tale of this terrifying experience. Listening to this episode may make you think twice the next time your coffee pot appears on your sofa. . . We have a store for merch and fun horror-related swag: slash-and-s...