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Send us Fan Mail This week our patrons have chosen for us to step aboard Iron Lung (2026)⁠. We dissect Markiplier’s self-financed bottle-movie ambition, evaluate Simon’s claustrophobic survival arc, and debate whether the film’s slow-burn pacing sharpens or softens its cosmic horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:44. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Iron Lung (2026)⁠⁠ Related Episodes 299: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) 242: Resident Evil (2002) 315: Silent Hill (200...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Backrooms (2026). We dissect its liminal-space atmosphere, debate its trauma-driven emotional core, and weigh how its nineties found-footage framing reshapes internet-born horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:04. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Backrooms (2026)⁠ Related Episodes 447: Obsession (2025) 419: Cloverfield (2008) Main Episode Kane Parsons to Direct A24 Movie ‘The Backrooms’ Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Rein...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re exploring Hokum (2026). We dissect the efficacy of its atmosphere, debate the quality of its layered plot, and weigh how Adam Scott’s performance shapes a compellingly abrasive horror lead. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:33. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Hokum (2026)⁠ Related Episodes 448: Oddity (2024)⁠ 447: Obsession (2025)⁠ 437: Undertone (2026) 379: The Monkey (2025) 074: Krampus (2015) Main Episode The Scariest Ideas Win: A Con...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken’s dual performance sharpens the film’s grief, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Oddity (2024) Main Episode Interview with Damian McCarthy How Olin Lost His Eye Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Jo...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Obsession (2025). We examine how the One Wish Willow turns longing into control, praise Inde Navarrette’s unnerving performance, and assess how the film unravels its central antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:37. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Obsession (2025)Related Episodes 298: Hereditary (2018)248: Terrifier 2 (2022)Main Episode Obsession’s Filmmaker Takes Horror to the Next Scary LevelTogether (2025)Twilight (2...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re spotlighting The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935. We trace Lily Bellucci’s fan-film origin story, unpack Jake Fogg’s take on Emmett Cullen, and examine how the project pushes Twilight into darker horror territory. We also explore the Indiegogo campaign, preview the team’s Forks festival plans, and celebrate the kind of sanctuary they hope the film creates for Twilight fans. Mentioned in the Episode The Haus of Luce on YouTube Haus of Luce on Instagram The Cul...

This week we’re surviving Send Help (2026). We unpack its corporate horror, assess Rachel McAdams’ feral final-girl turn, and unpack how Sam Raimi blends survival tension with dark comedy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:50. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Send Help (2026) Related Episodes 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs 2013) 261: Evil Dead 2 (1987) 266: Army of Darkness (1992) 431: Cannibal Holocaust (1980) 432: The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) 442: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy ...

This week we’re joined by Cristina Giraldo to unwrap Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026). We unpack Cronin’s grief-soaked reinvention, dissect the film’s oppressive body horror, and debate whether its ending lands with satisfying force. In this episode’s b-side, we plan our respective wakes, and conjure a new recipe for Sean’s Kitchen. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 41:18. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026) Related Episodes What happened to The Mummy?...

This week we’re heading back underground with Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996). We reflect on its legacy as a direct-to-video sequel, break down the evolution of the graboids into something new, and explore how its shift toward action-comedy changes the experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:36. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) Related Episodes 198: Tremors (1990) Main Episode Tremors 2: Aftershocks – Production and Development Alien (1979...

This week we’re back in theaters to check out Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026). We explore how the sequel expands the world beyond the original, break down its balance of chaos, comedy, and character development, and discuss whether the larger ensemble enhances or muddies the experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:25. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) Main Episode ‘Ready Or Not 2’ To Freak Out Moviegoers Earlier Than Expected As R...

This week have decided we’re checking out Rob Zombie’s 31 (2016). We look back on its road to production, question the efficacy of its characters, and discuss the impact of its third act. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:44. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie 31 (2016) Related Episodes Episode 136: House of 1,000 Corpses (2003) Episode 235: The Munsters (2022) Episode 280: The Devil’s Rejects (2005) Main Episode Episode 96: The Purge (2013) Episode 117: Hell Fest (2018) Epi...

This week we’re breaking down the biggest face-offs, most surprising upsets, and early trends emerging from the first round of this year’s Horror Games. With 64 contenders entering the arena and only 32 surviving, we examine the blowouts, the closest calls, and the tributes who fell in battle across all four districts. We also reveal the challenge awaiting the remaining competitors in Round 2 as the games continue. Vote in the Horror Games

This week we’re closing the book on The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026). We question why this story needed three movies, unpack how over-explaining defangs the franchise’s essence, and debate the decision quality of its leading lady. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:42. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) Mentioned in the Episode Madelaine Petsch Talks The Strangers Chapter 3, Reshoots & More Madelaine Petsch Explains Why The Strangers: Chapter 3 S...

This week we’re examining the post-apocalyptic landscape of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). We delve into the dynamics between the surviving characters, assess the impact of its cinematography, and unpack its tonal shifts from its predecessor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Previous Episodes 397: 28 Years Later (2025) 396: 28 Weeks Later (2007) 302: 28 Days Later (2002) Support the Show ...

This week we’re unpacking Good Boy (2025). We explore the film's use of a dog's perspective, analyze its emotional weight, and explore the complexity of its production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:31. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Good Boy (2025) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from P...

This week we’re unwrapping Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025). We dissect the film’s modern retelling of a cult classic, evaluate its blend of horror and dark comedy, and discuss the effectiveness of its take on Billy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) Main Episode Episode 191: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep ...

This week we’re unpacking Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025). We critique the film's character development and writing, assess the effectiveness of its scares, and discuss its dedication to fan service. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:26. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025) Main Episode 299: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accept...

This week we’re commemorating Thanksgiving with Bambi: The Reckoning (2025). We discuss the film’s balance of camp and horror, analyze its quality as a mutated creature feature, and debate its emotional impact. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) Main Episode Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024) Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare (2025) Support the Show We've launched o...

This week we’re answering the call of Black Phone 2 (2025). We examine the emotional depth of its characters, analyze the effectiveness of its supernatural elements, and critique the film's cinematography and dream sequences. In this episode's b-side, we discuss the logistics of phone scams, share our own thoughts on phone-related horrors, and debate the plausibility of ghostly phone calls. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:18. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Black Phone ...

This week we're checking out The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025). We evaluate the film's attempt at expanding the lore, assess its overall pacing, and dissect the effectiveness of its horror elements. In this episode's b-side, we debate the merits of horror trilogies, discuss which horror franchises could make successful TV series, and envision our ideal cut of this film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:12. Mentioned in the Episode Spooky Season Join the (New)Blood Drive Be True to Y...

This week we’re carving into Candy Corn (2019). We analyze its nostalgic atmosphere, critique the film's underwhelming story and pacing, and discuss the inconsistency of its performances. In this episode's b-side, we explore the best and worst Halloween pranks, debate the merits of practical effects in B-horror movies, and share our own Halloween decorating traditions. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:33. Mentioned in the Episode Spooky Season Join the (New)Blood Drive Be True to ...

This week we’re unpacking the layers of Sinners (2025). We analyze the film's unique blend of historical context and horror, break down its dynamic character relationships, and discuss the impact of its musical elements. In this episode's b-side, we explore the cultural significance of the Mississippi Delta, unearth historical references from the film, and debate which other historical periods could house vampires on the big screen. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:28. Mentioned i...

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 whether it truly sticks the landing as a franchise finale. In this episode’s b-side, we break down the real Smurl family haunting, debate the credibility of the Warrens’ involvement, and consider the absurdities of haunted duplex living.This episode contains spoilers, beginning a...

This week we’re cracking open Heretic (2024). We explore the intensity of Hugh Grant's performance, unpack the film's theological debates, and examine how it balances dread and violence. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:16. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Heretic (2024) Main Episode Heretic Directors Reveal The Real-Life Cult Leader Who Inspired Hugh Grant's Villain ExMormon Reacts to Heretic as a Former Mormon Missionary - Alyssa Grenfell Support the Show We've launched...