Bad Tech Episodes

This week we’re unpacking the layers of Companion (2025). We explore the dynamic between humans and AI, parse through the film's exploration of abusive relationships, and discuss the impact of its marketing on the viewing experience. This episode...

This week we’re stuck in a time loop with Happy Death Day 2U (2019). We analyze the film's shift towards sci-fi elements, assess Jessica Roth's performance, and consider the movie’s balance of humor and emotional depth. This episode contains...

This week we're winding down the year with Y2K (2024). We evaluate the film's portrayal of late 1990s culture, analyze its blend of comedy and horror, and discuss the efficacy of its nostalgic deep cuts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week we’re tuning into I Saw the TV Glow (2024). We delve into the film's exploration of identity, unpack the layers of its emotional depth, and consider its classification as a horror movie. In this episode's b-side, we reminisce about beloved...

This week we’re working the night shift to check out Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023). We debate the quality of its characters, dissect the craftsmanship of its animatronics, and consider how well the film upholds the legacy of its predecessor. In...

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 our patrons have voted for us to review Spree (2020). We unpack Joe Keery’s performance, analyze the film’s tension, and assess how it compares to the value society places on social media. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the us to review Stay Alive (2006). We break down the film's integration of gaming culture, assess the quality of its character development, and share our own relationships with gaming. This episode...

This week the Hack or Slash team learns about the wide world of camming as they break down CAM (2018).

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