SlashBack Cinema

A piano eats a girl. A head bites a butt. A cat shoots lasers from its eyes. Welcome to the bonkers, beautiful chaos that is HOUSE (1977), the Japanese horror masterpiece that defies logic and embraces madness.  You may never be the same after seeing this movie. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This Tuesday, an epic demonic battle not to be missed - it's 1988's Night of the Demons vs. 2009's Night of the Demons. Only one film leaves alive. Join Shanny & Ryan for this demon double header. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Jacob’s Ladder (1990) – A descent into madness, memory, and the meaning of life. This one shook us then—and it still hits hard. We may need a chiropractic adjustment with Louis after watching this one. BONUS - SPECIAL TRIVIA GUEST THIS WEEK! Our good friend Kevin joins us for an epic head-to-head trivia battle. Grab the popcorn! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema: The Lost Boys (1987) Leather jackets. Sax solos. Vampire mullets. We're heading to Santa Carla for one of the coolest, bloodsucking cult classics of the ‘80s. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Witches, whispers, stained glass, and a Goblin score that refuses to chill— Dario Argento’s surreal masterpiece Suspiria is a sensory overload of color, chaos, and cult horror history. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema , we head to small-town Maine for Stephen King’s Silver Bullet (1985)—a coming-of-age werewolf story packed with fireworks, fog, and a fully unleashed Gary Busey. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema , we’re wading deep into the bayou for a Swamp Thing double feature — reviewing Wes Craven’s 1982 classic and its gloriously campy sequel Return of the Swamp Thing (1989) Check out these amazingly cheesy clips! The Incredible Hulk Meets Thor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYb0XZbHzVY&ab_channel=JoBloMovieClips The Captain America Pilot: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Attention Shoppers: This week, SlashBack Cinema takes you on a one-way trip to the Chopping Mall (1986) —the only 80s horror movie where killer security robots in a shopping mall make perfect sense! See you in the food court!  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema , we head to Perfection, Nevada for 1990’s Tremors — a creature feature throwback packed with desert chaos, underground monsters, and side of Kevin Bacon. Grab your elephant gun - it's Graboid hunting time! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

A new edit of our December conversation about Anna and the Apocalypse from 2017. Spoilers aplenty! Plus: a brand new quiz about 80s music!  Let us know if you get them all! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

 This week on SlashBack Cinema , we’re breaking format to sink our teeth into The Parenting (2025) —HBO's brand-new horror comedy that nods to the horror and horror comedies of the 1980s. With a killer cast, demonic family drama, and just the right amount of camp, The Parenting channels the chaotic charm of retro horror while delivering something fresh and funny. Send us Fan Mail Support the...

This week we’re rolling into Critters (1986)! On this episode of SlashBack Cinema , Shanny and Ryan revisit the chaotic creature feature from 1986 that gave us furry alien murderballs, intergalactic bounty hunters, and one very resourceful pipe bomb-making kid. A special shout out to Jason R. for recommending we watch this one! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Step right up, Slashback fans—because the circus is in town! This week on SlashBack Cinema , we’re diving into Killer Klowns from Outer Space   (1988) , the cotton candy-coated cult classic where alien clowns invade a small town, turning people into carnival snacks. With popcorn guns, shadow puppet dinosaurs, and balloon animal bloodhounds, this movie fully embraces its campy, absurd horror-comedy...

"Do you wanna party?! It's party time!" This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re digging up Return of the Living Dead (1985)—the punk rock zombie classic. With a killer 80s punk soundtrack AND graveyard punks, this movie redefined zombie horror with pure, unhinged energy.  Tune in now—send more paramedics! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re diving into Bad Taste (1987)—Peter Jackson’s ultra-low-budget, high-gore, totally insane debut!  Is this cult classic a glorious splatterpiece or just plain bad taste? Tune in and find out! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re diving into Lamberto Bava’s Demons (1985) A cursed movie screening turns an audience into flesh hungry demons, and from there, it’s pure, unhinged mayhem— Glowing eyes, heavy metal, and a katana-wielding motorcycle hero—because, of course. 🇮🇹 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on Slashback we’re diving into Videodrome (1983), David Cronenberg’s mind-melting masterpiece of body horror, media paranoia, and VHS-fueled nightmares and Debbie Harry is there for the ride. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we open the glowing green serum and dive into Re-Animator (1985)! This mad scientist masterpiece delivers over-the-top gore, twisted humor, and Jeffrey Combs as Herbert West—the most unhinged medical student in horror history. Severed heads, fighting intestines, and a morgue goes mosh pit! What more could you want? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema we summon The Changeling (1980). This underrated haunted house classic delivers spine-chilling atmosphere, a tragic ghost story, one seriously creepy red ball and George C. Scott – the toughest haunted house protagonist in horror history. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

"One, two, Freddy’s coming for you…" It’s not a dream! Our A Nightmare on Elm Street episode is here! Dive into the 80s slasher classic that made us all afraid to fall asleep. We’re digging into Freddy Krueger’s iconic debut, exploring the film’s behind-the-scenes lore, and debating whether sleep is really overrated. #SlashBackCinema #NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #80sHorror #DontF...

Grab your Uzis and Aqua Net and get ready for some post-apocalyptic 80s fun! This week on SlashBack Cinema , we're diving into Night of the Comet (1984), the cult classic that blends valley girls, zombies, and end-of-the-world mall adventures—because girls just wanna have fun! #NightOfTheComet #FashionablyDead  #horrorpodcast #genx #1980s #valleygirls #catherinemarystewart # ThomEberhardt #zo...

"The box. You opened it. We came." Prepare to unlock the horrors of Hellraiser (1987)! Join us as we delve into Clive Barker's gruesome and iconic masterpiece, exploring the chilling cenobites and the twisted line between pain and pleasure. Does this 80s classic still hold up? Tune in and find out!" Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Horror fans—our Creepshow (1982) episode is HERE!  Dive into the twisted tales, gory goodness, and campy chaos of this iconic anthology horror masterpiece. From killer cockroaches to vengeful zombies, we’re breaking down every spooky segment and sharing some fascinating behind-the-scenes lore. Did Stephen King’s acting steal the show? Which segment gave you the creeps? We’ve got thoughts and would...

🎄🧟‍♀️ What’s better than holiday cheer? Holiday cheer with zombies and musical numbers! In this episode of SlashBack Cinema , Ryan and Shanny dive into the 2017 cult hit Anna and the Apocalypse, a genre-bending mix of horror, comedy, and catchy tunes. Join us as we break down the film’s undead antics and festive fun—because nothing says Christmas like a zombie apocalypse! Send us Fan Mail Suppor...

🎄👹 This holiday season, we’re unwrapping the dark legend of Krampus! In this episode of SlashBack Cinema , Ryan and Shanny dive into Michael Dougherty’s 2015 horror-comedy Krampus, exploring its twisted take on holiday cheer and the chilling folklore behind the infamous yuletide demon.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show