Hack or Slash

1980S Episodes

The 1980s was a defining decade for horror, packed with sequels, practical effects, and iconic monsters. This collection highlights the range of horror films released during the era. Curated for our 31 Days of Horror challenge.
May 8, 2020

095: Graduation Day (1981)

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates high school by reviewing Graduation Day (1981).

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Feb. 14, 2020

083: My Bloody Valentine (1981 vs 2009)

This week the Hack or Slash team expresses their love by reviewing the 1981 slasher My Bloody Valentine and pitting it against its 2009 remake.

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Feb. 7, 2020

082: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

This week the Hack or Slash team ventures back to 1982 to review the cult classic slasher The Slumber Party Massacre.

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Dec. 27, 2019

075: New Year's Evil (1980)

This week the Hack or Slash team prepares for the new year by checking out an appropriately themed film: New Year's Evil (1980).

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Dec. 6, 2019

072: Gremlins (1984)

This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off their December lineup with the seminal holiday classic Gremlins (1984), a film that serves as a cautionary tale illustrating how glib disregard prefaces pandemonium.

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