Hack or Slash

Foreign Language Episodes

Horror is universal, and some of the most influential films come from outside the English-speaking world. This collection celebrates international horror that expands the genre with cultural specificity and new perspectives. Curated for our 31 Days of Horror challenge.
Oct. 4, 2024

352: When Evil Lurks (2023)

This week we’re venturing into the intense world of When Evil Lurks (2023). We examine the visceral intensity of its narrative, confront the film's shocking brutality, and explore the complexities of its protagonist's choices. In this episode's...

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Dec. 15, 2023

308: Let the Right One In (2008)

This week we're diving into Swedish horror with Let the Right One In (2008). We unpack the film's unique vampire narrative, marvel at the depth of its character arcs, and admire its visual storytelling. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

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Sept. 29, 2023

291: Peninsula (2020)

This week we're diving back into the apocalyptic landscapes of South Korea with Peninsula (2020). We dig into how the film broadens the world established in Train to Busan, scrutinize the similarities between the lead characters of both films, and...

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July 8, 2022

221: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)

This week we bare our fangs as we check out A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014). We break down the film’s approach to violence, unpack its use of black and white cinematography, and assess the quality of its characters. This episode contains...

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April 1, 2022

207: REC (2007)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the us to review REC (2007). We assess the quality of its shaky cam, compare it to its American cousin Quarantine (2008), and debate the feasibility of its ending. This episode contains spoilers,...

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Nov. 6, 2020

126: #Alive (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash team relives lockdown as they break down the South Korean film #Alive (2020), available on Netflix.

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Jan. 17, 2020

079: High Tension (2005)

This week the Hack or Slash team gets deep and deeply disturbed as they explore High Tension (2005).

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