Ryan Dreimiller and Shanny Luft

SlashBack Cinema

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Technically a horror podcast. Actually, a time machine. Remember the video store horror section? The sleepover dares? The practical effects that grossed us out? SlashBack Cinema is two Gen X dads going back — humor, nostalgia, trivia, and the scenes, memories, and VHS-era oddities that made them unforgettable

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Ryan Dreimiller and Shanny Luft

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Don't Open Till Christmas! Sleazy Santa Slashings. A Cautionary Tale in What Not to Wear this Holiday Season 17.12.2024 28:32

Santa suits and holiday slayings— Don't Open Until Christmas (1984) delivers a low-budget sleigh ride of chaos. Join us as we unwrap this bizarre, holiday slasher flick where no Santa is safe. Is it so bad it's good, or just plain bad? Tune in and find out!" Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Have Yourself a Black Christmas! (1974) 10.12.2024 26:33

Tune in this week as we review the Canadian slasher Black Christmas (1974). Directed by Bob Clark (of "Porkys" and "A Christmas Story" fame) We dig and dissect the OG Slasher film and let you know if it lives up to the tagline “if this movie doesn’t make your skin crawl…IT’S ON TOO TIGHT!” And just in time for the holidays - besure to check out our new merch store - link is at...

Gremlins (1984) - Holiday Havoc unwrapped! 03.12.2024 31:25

🎄 A Very SlashBack Christmas to You! 🎄 This December, we’re kicking off our holiday horror series with a true classic: Gremlins (1984)! Join us as we unwrap the chaos and explore why this festive fright remains a beloved holiday horror staple. Is it a Christmas movie? A creature feature? Or the perfect mix of both? Grab some eggnog (but don’t spill it on your Mogwai), and tune in! Send us Fan M...

John's Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982) Icy Horror Perfection 26.11.2024 26:49

This week we review the sci-fi horror masterpiece John Carpenter's "The Thing" from 1982. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

We Peek Inside "Basket Case" (1982) Ummm...this one is part of the MoMa film collection? 19.11.2024 19:09

This week we review "Basket Case" – the DIY splatter cult classic now in the permanent film collection of MoMA. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

We Experience "Altered States"! (1980) 12.11.2024 25:00

This week we watch Altered States from 1980. Directed by Ken Russell and starring William Hurt and Blair Brown. With mind-bending visuals and a heavy dose of surreal horror, Altered States blends science fiction with psychological terror, leaving audiences questioning the boundaries of reality, the self, and what it truly means to be human. We also discover perhaps, the true origins of the fave...

Does The Omen (1976) Hold Up? 29.10.2024 24:31

We did it all for you! On this episode, Ryan and Shanny watched The Omen! Does it hold up? Is it worth rewatching? We let you know! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Introducing: Slashback Cinema! 22.10.2024 1:20

1970's and 80s Horror movies and Cult classics. SlashBack Cinema rewinds the tape on retro horror with laughs, lore, and unapologetic nostalgia. Subscribe for biweekly deep dives into the VHS era. Send us Fan Mail Support the show