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Recent Episodes

May 17, 2024

331: The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

This week we’re back in the theater to check out The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024). We debate its merits as a revival of its source material, unpack its seemingly unintentional comedy, and ponder its potential as a trilogy. Th…
May 10, 2024

330: Tarot (2024)

This week we’re shuffling the deck and checking out Tarot (2024). We dissect the film’s blend of astrology and horror, debate the effectiveness of its character development, and assess the authenticity of its zodiac depictio…
May 3, 2024

329: The Babysitter (2017)

This week we're staying up past our bedtime with The Babysitter (2017). We critique its mix of horror and humor, praise Samara Weaving's standout performance, and dissect the film's cinematography visuals. In this episode's …
April 26, 2024

328: Cube (1997)

This week our patrons have voted for us to navigate the perilous confines of Cube (1997). We dissect the film's themes of isolation and survival, critique the character dynamics and overacting, and debate its influence on ot…
April 19, 2024

327: Late Night with the Devil (2024)

This week we're diving into the studio of Late Night with the Devil (2024). We dissect the fusion of possession and late-night talk show elements, critique the authenticity and impact of the AI-created art, and assess the me…
April 12, 2024

326: STING (2024)

This week we're weaving through STING (2024). We’re joined by Mr. Moviegoer Luis “Sweet Lou” Cabrera as we dissect the layers of its plot, unpack its unexpected emotional resonance, and assess its placement as a creature fea…

Recent Blog Posts

Flashback Friday: IT (2017)

(As written in October 2017) The 2017 coming of IT was 135 minutes of sheer modern-horror brilliance, and I don’t say that lightly. I saw the 2017 film within it’s first week in theaters, and in the time that’s passed I’ve …

2023 Spooky Season & (New) Blood Drive

Each Spooky Season of our show's existence has marked a time of welcoming new listeners who have developed a taste for horror, are looking to get their fix of horror movie conversation, or are just discovering our show. We've celebrated the Spooky …

2023 Spooky Preseason Kickoff

Brace yourselves, listeners, The Spooky Season with Hack or Slash is getting a glow up for 2023, and this year the Spooky Preseason is officially starting August 1st. If you're new around here, the Spooky Preseason is a month-long horror extravagan…

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Kris

Showrunner | Slasher Enthusiast | Twilight Historian

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Mack

Co-host | Super Fly Space Guy

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Sean

Co-host | Classic Horror Connoisseur

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Binx

Co-host | Paranormal Paramour

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Vero

Co-host | Amiga de los Muertos

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Ripley

Staffer | Chief Brawler

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Nathan

Historian | Found Footage Fanatic

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Zack

Staffer | Movie Buff

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Alexis

Alumni | Gore Lover

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Ryan

Alumni | Cowardly Creeper