Hack or Slash
Hack or Slash is a weekly horror movie review podcast comprised of five horror fans dedicated to telling you whether a movie is a hack (a total joke, a waste of time) or a slash (totally killer, pun intended). The podcast launched on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 and is available in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, among other major podcast platforms. New episodes are released every Friday. 🔪
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May 28, 2026
Obsession (2025)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Obsession (2025). We examine how the One Wish Willow turns longing into control, praise Inde Navarrette’s unnerving performance, and assess how the film unravels its central antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:37. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Obsession (2025)Related Episodes 298: Hereditary (2018)248: Terrifier 2 (2022)Main Episode Obsession’s Filmmaker Takes Horror to the Next Scary LevelTogether (2025)Twilight (2...
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June 4, 2026
Oddity (2024)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken’s dual performance sharpens the film’s grief, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Oddity (2024) Main Episode Interview with Damian McCarthy How Olin Lost His Eye Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Jo...
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April 30, 2026
443: Godzilla (1954)
This week we’re unpacking the legacy of Godzilla (1954). We reflect on its national-trauma allegory, praise its practical effects, and consider the weight of its somber ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Godzilla (1954) Related Episodes 419: Cloverfield (2008) 297: Dracula (1931) 255: M3GAN (2023) Main Episode Hack or Slash Subreddit Godzilla and World War II: Long Live the King of Monsters Daigo Fukuryū Maru (Lucky Dragon No. 5)
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Oct. 15, 2024
356: Terrifier 3 (2024)
This week we’re braving the blood-soaked mayhem of Terrifier 3 (2024). We discuss the film’s relentless gore, debate the evolution of Art the Clown’s character, and break down its jaw-dropping kills. In this episode’s b-side, we share our...
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July 12, 2024
339: Longlegs (2024)
This week we’re back in theaters to check out Longlegs (2024). We dissect its depiction of serial killers, unpack the nuance of its cinematography, and assess the quality of its leading actors. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:21. ...
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Aug. 14, 2026
Our Definitive Jason Voorhees Ranking
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re ranking every version of Jason Voorhees. We break down thirteen incarnations of Crystal Lake’s most infamous killer, scoring each on his look, presence, creativity, and brutality before combining our wildly different opinions into one definitive ranking. From Sackhead Jason and the original hockey mask to undead Jason, the feral 2009 reboot, and the chrome-plated absurdity of Uber Jason, we debate which versions best capture the icon, revisit the kills that de...
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Aug. 6, 2026
Ranking Summer Camp Slashers
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re ranking Summer Camp Slashers. We debate which killers deserve legendary status, defend unforgettable camp icons against modern challengers, and sort twelve slashers into four definitive tiers. In this episode’s b-side, we explore real-life adult summer camps, imagine a Hack or Slash meetup at Camp Crystal Lake, and tease future Summerween plans. Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extend...
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July 31, 2026
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re diving into Deep Blue Sea (1999). We look back on its stacked cast, dissect its balance of creature-feature and ethical sci-fi horror, and debate how its shark approach holds up against the Jaws legacy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:57. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Deep Blue Sea (1999) Related Episodes 024: Scream (1996) 097: Alien (1979) 162: Jaws 2 (1978) 222: Jaws 3-D (1983) 279: Jaws: The Revenge (1987) 416: Halloween H2...
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July 23, 2026
Summerween Draft | Best Summer Horror Movies
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re drafting the best summer horror movies. We define the essential ingredients of summer horror, defend our selections across six themed categories, and assemble three competing twelve-film rosters. Mentioned in the Episode Main Episode Best Summer Horror Movies Draft - YouTube Related Episodes Episode 453: Summerween Starter Pack Episode 401: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Episode 398: I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) Episode 390: Hon...
July 22, 2026
Like A Virgin: Sean Roberts, 'Til Death Do We Part, Evil Dead
When we dig deeper into our favorites, be it favorite foods, favorite colors or even favorite movies, we often find that those warm and fuzzy feelings we hold are often due to the memories that come along with those favorites. For Hack or Slash’s C…
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July 17, 2026
Evil Dead Burn (2026)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re firing up Evil Dead Burn (2026). We dissect its relentless practical gore, debate its tonal shift away from camp, and examine how it expands the franchise mythology. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:54. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Evil Dead Burn (2026) Related Episodes 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs. 2013) 261: Evil Dead 2 (1987) 266: Army of Darkness (1992) 268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) Main Episode Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Inte...
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July 22, 2026
Like A Virgin: Sean Roberts, 'Til Death Do We Part, Evil Dead
When we dig deeper into our favorites, be it favorite foods, favorite colors or even favorite movies, we often find that those warm and fuzzy feelings we hold are often due to the memories that come along with those favorites. For Hack or Slash’s C…
July 11, 2026
Summerween Starter Pack 2026
The last firework from 4th of July has fizzled out and the grill has been cleared of hamburgers and hot dogs. Despite the heat, those who are more spooky-inclined, feel a chill in the air, a hunt of what’s coming next, lurking in the corner of our e…
July 11, 2026
Welcome to Camp Hack or Slash!
GOOOOOOOD MORNING CAMPERS! *cue bugle tune* Let us be the first to welcome you to a fun-filled summer here at Camp Hack or Slash! These next few weeks are going to be PACKED with some good old fashioned gore, games and memories of simpler times whe…
