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Ghosts Episodes

Ghost stories remain one of horror’s most enduring traditions. This collection includes films about hauntings, restless spirits, and the thin line between the living and the dead. Curated for our 31 Days of Horror challenge.
Sept. 11, 2025

409: Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025)

This week we’re revisiting the haunted halls in Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025). We critique its storyline's convoluted lore, examine the mixed effectiveness of its scares, and discuss the impact of its shift away from found f...

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Sept. 4, 2025

408: The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)

This week we’re witnessing the end of an era with The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). We unpack how the film handles the Warrens’ swan song, reflect on its balance between family drama and supernatural dread, and dig into wheth...

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Aug. 21, 2025

406: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

This week we’re exploring the paranormal intrigue of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021). We analyze the true crime elements it introduces, assess how it stands apart from its predecessors, and critique the film's d...

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July 31, 2025

403: Sinister 2 (2015)

This week we're revisiting our boy Bughuul in Sinister 2 (2015). We explore the film's shift from its predecessor, analyze its character development, and evaluate the effectiveness of its home movies. This episode contains sp...

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Jan. 31, 2025

375: Presence (2025)

This week we're exploring the haunted intricacies of Presence (2025). We unpack the film's experimental single-take style, examine the tension in its family dynamics, and critique the effectiveness of its POV narrative. This episode contains spoilers,...

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Sept. 27, 2024

350: Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor (2023)

This week we're venturing into haunted territory with Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor (2023). We break down the film's improved cinematography, assess the performances of its cast, and question the effectiveness of its ending. In this...

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Sept. 6, 2024

347: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

This week we’re resurrecting chaos with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). We explore its clever nods to the original, analyze the updated set designs, and debate the effectiveness of new characters. In this episode's b-side, we ponder the concept of...

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Aug. 30, 2024

346: Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire (2019)

This week we’re diving into the found footage horror of Hell House LLC 3: Lake of Fire (2019). We break down its plot, critique its sound design, and discuss its ranking in the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:33. ...

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Sept. 8, 2023

288: The Conjuring 2 (2016)

This week we’re diving back into the supernatural world with a look at The Conjuring 2 (2016). We scrutinize the film's visual storytelling, weigh it against the original Conjuring, and argue over the effectiveness of its finale. In this episode’s...

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Sept. 1, 2023

287: Beetlejuice (1988)

This week we’re diving into the afterlife with Beetlejuice (1988). We lay out the plans for our 2023 Spooky Season festivities, explore the movie's monumental impact on pop culture, and unpack its unique blend of chills and chuckles. In this...

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June 30, 2023

278: The Others (2001)

This week the patrons have elected for us to delve into the eerie fog of The Others (2001). We evaluate the caliber of Nicole Kidman's portrayal, unravel the magnitude of the film's unexpected turn, and dissect the effectiveness of its final act. This...

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June 2, 2023

274: Amityville II: The Possession (1982)

This week we’re exploring the discomfort of Amityville II: The Possession (1982). We delve into its stark contrast with the original film, unpack the dynamics of its central family, and assess the effectiveness of its special effects. This episode...

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Feb. 3, 2023

257: The Haunting (1963 vs 1999)

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...

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July 29, 2022

224: The Skeleton Key (2005)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Skeleton Key (2005). We break down the plot misdirects, assess the likability of its characters, and ponder the coldness of hospice. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

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April 8, 2022

208: The Ring (2002)

This week we fall down the well to check out The Ring (2002). We contemplate the film’s impact on American horror, assess how well its aged in 20 years, and ponder the effectiveness of its scares. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:41. ...

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Dec. 3, 2021

188: Poltergeist (1982 vs 2015)

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...

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Oct. 1, 2021

174: The Conjuring (2013)

This week we kick off the 2021 Spooky Season by digging into The Conjuring (2013).

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Sept. 24, 2021

173: His House (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the team to review His House (2020).

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June 25, 2021

160: The Fog (1980 vs 2005)

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

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May 7, 2021

153: The Orphanage (2007)

This week the Hack or Slash team gets stuck in their feelings as they review The Orphanage (2007).

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Oct. 16, 2020

121: Hell House LLC II: The Abbadon Hotel (2018)

This week the Hack or Slash team checks in for another spooky stay with Hell House LLC II: The Abbadon Hotel (2018).

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June 12, 2020

101: Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

This week the Hack or Slash team breaks down a staff pick: Thir13en Ghosts (2001).

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Jan. 3, 2020

077: The Grudge (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off the new year by reviewing the newly released remake of The Grudge.

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