1960S Or Older Episodes

This week we're celebrating the 90th anniversary of Bride of Frankenstein (1935). We discuss the film's innovative sequel elements, dissect the movie's iconic character reveals, and debate the emotional depth of the monster's...

This week we're revisiting a cornerstone of horror cinema with The Wolf Man (1941). We discuss the film's pioneering special effects, analyze the dynamic between its main characters, and consider its lasting influence on werewolf lore. This episode...

This week we’re unpacking the timeless classic Frankenstein (1931). We dissect its influence on the horror genre, analyze its themes of societal rejection, and unpack its key differences to the original novel. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we're diving into the coffin with the classic Dracula (1931). We ponder its enduring influence on vampire films, delve into Bela Lugosi's path to becoming the iconic Count, and dissect how it deviates from its novel and theatrical roots. In...

This week we're traveling back more than 100 years in cinema history by checking out The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1921). We examine the film’s impact on modern cinema, unpack the structure of its storytelling, and consider the deeper subtext behind...

This week we’re looking at a tale of two hauntings as we compare The Haunting (1963) to its 1999 successor. We assess how both versions compare to its source novel, compare its approaches to an iconic character, and unpack the sinister nature of...

This week we commemorate 90 years of a horror classic by checking out The Mummy (1932). We assess the quality of its effects, unpack the intricacies of its love story, and ponder its broader impact on horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning...

This week we break down The Blob (1958) and compare it to its 1988 remake. We explore the differences in each film’s theme, assess the quality of their blob effects, and assess the scale of their destruction. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we’re commemorating the 54th anniversary of Rosemary’s Baby (1968). We examine the film’s approach to gaslighting, assess the quality of its ending, and ponder how a modern remake would fair. This episode contains spoilers, beginning...

This week we look back at the start of the slasher sub-genre by checking out Peeping Tom (1960). We break down the approach to a sympathetic killer, assess the influence the film has had on horror, and examine the power of its lighting. This episode...

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out Rear Window (1954).

This week the Hack or Slash team dives into The Birds (1963).

This week the Hack or Slash team examines Night of the Living Dead (1968) and compares it to Tom Savini's 1990 remake.