1980S Episodes

This week we’re revisiting Stephen King by checking out Pet Sematary (1989). We assess the quality of its performances, unpack the larger themes at play, and identify how it ties into King’s literary universe. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we get into the holiday spirit by checking out Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). We break down the film’s handling of childhood trauma, unpack the surprising depth of its plot, and look back on its controversial theatrical release. This...

This week we dabble in curses as we compare Poltergeist (1982) to its 2015 remake. We unpack the intricacies of family dynamics, debate the quality of Sam Rockwell as an actor, and inspect the remake's attempt at modernizing a classic. This episode...

This week the Hack or Slash team peeks into the low-budget cult film Basket Case (1982).

This week the Hack or Slash team compares the iconic film The Evil Dead (1981) to its reboot, Evil Dead (2013).

This week the Hack or Slash team revisits Jason's reign of terror by checking out Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984).

This week the Hack or Slash team explores the cult classic Student Bodies (1981).

This week the Hack or Slash team fulfills their monthly patron pick by comparing John Carpenter's The Fog (1980) to its 2005 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out the first film to be voted on by their patrons: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987).

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986).

This week the Hack or Slash team dabbles in lycanthropy as they check out An American Werewolf in London (1981).

This week the Hack or Slash team honors John Carpenter's birthday by breaking down The Thing (1982) and its 2011 prequel.

This week the Hack or Slash team taps into their questionable psychic powers as they check out Puppet Master (1989).

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates Thanksgiving by checking out Blood Rage (1987).

This week the Hack or Slash team meets Jason in a whole new dimension as they break down Friday the 13th Part III (1982).

This week the Hack or Slash team closes out Helloween by breaking down the highs and lows of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988).

This week the Hack or Slash team tackles the controversial classic Halloween III: Season of the Witch.

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out the horror anthology Creepshow (1982).

This week the Hack or Slash team braces for shocking gore as they compare Maniac (1980) to its 2012 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team busts out the vampire lore as they break down the 1985 cult classic Fright Night and compare it to the 2011 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team tackles a sequel by breaking down the horror comedy Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers.

This week the Hack or Slash team breaks out their mall employee hats to break down the cult classic Chopping Mall (1986).

This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off Pride Month by reviewing a film that's deeply rooted in LGBTQ+ culture: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985).

This week the Hack or Slash team looks back on their own prom experiences as they compare and contrast the 1980's slasher Prom Night with its 2008 title-only remake.