This week we’ve gathered three generations of hosts to unpack the highly-requested Hereditary (2018). We delve into its jaw-dropping story beats, unravel its depiction of strained family relationships, and dig deep into its nuanced take on mourning....
This week we’re buzzing into the visceral thrills of The Fly (1986). We delve into the symbolism behind its gruesome body horror, consider its contrast to the 1958 original, and dissect the chemistry of its cast. In this episode's b-side, …
This week we’re diving into the afterlife with Beetlejuice (1988). We lay out the plans for our 2023 Spooky Season festivities, explore the movie's monumental impact on pop culture, and unpack its unique blend of chills and chuckles. In this...
This week we’re journeying back to the cinema to break down the freshly premiered Talk to Me (2023). We announce our annual Spooky Preseason challenge, explore the inventiveness in its storytelling, gauge the caliber of its chills, and debate the...
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...
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 …
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 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...
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
(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 …
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 …
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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