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New Releases Episodes

Stay up to date with the latest in horror cinema! This category features episodes centered around the newest horror films hitting theaters and streaming platforms, offering fresh insights and reviews.
208: The Ring (2002)
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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207: REC (2007)
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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206: X (2022)
March 25, 2022

206: X (2022)

This week we head back to the theater to check out Ti West’s X (2022). We discuss the inspiration it took from iconic horror films, rejoice in the craftsmanship of its gore, and unpack the impact of its ending. This episode contains spoilers,...

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205: Umma (2022)
March 18, 2022

205: Umma (2022)

This week we head to the theater to check out Umma (2022). We unpack the layered undercurrents the film presents, break down the dynamics of generational divides, and share the personal connections the film stirred for us. This episode contains...

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202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
Feb. 25, 2022

202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

This week we renew our Netflix subscriptions to check out the newly released Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022). We dissect the disparity between the film’s cinematography and performances, debate the fate of the franchise’s original survivor, and...

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199: It Follows (2014)
Feb. 11, 2022

199: It Follows (2014)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review It Follows (2014). We peel back the layers of the film’s story, debate the ranking of its characters, and question the logistics of entity transmission. This episode contains spoilers,...

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195: Scream (2022)
Jan. 14, 2022

195: Scream (2022)

This week we return to the cinema to check out Ghostface's return in the newly released Scream (2022). We discuss the longevity of the original cast, debate the quality of its red herrings, and reflect on a Scream film without Wes Craven. This episode...

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194: The Lodge (2019)
Jan. 7, 2022

194: The Lodge (2019)

This week we kick off 2022 by checking out The Lodge (2019). We unpack the emotion woven into its plot, assess the quality of its pacing, and discuss the power of its cinematography. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:03. Mentioned in...

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190: Stay Alive (2006)
Dec. 17, 2021

190: Stay Alive (2006)

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...

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185: Slumber Party Massacre (2021)
Nov. 12, 2021

185: Slumber Party Massacre (2021)

This week we revisit a feminist franchise by checking out Slumber Party Massacre (2021). We discuss the deadliness of power tools, unpack how the film subverts audience expectations, and examine how it pays respect to the original film. This episode...

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184: Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)
Nov. 5, 2021

184: Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)

This week we conclude a hit Netflix trilogy by checking out Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021). We unpack the originality of its approach to witches, explore the depths of its characters, and discuss the parallels between 1666 and 1994. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:20.

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182: Hush (2016)
Oct. 26, 2021

182: Hush (2016)

This week we check out the winner of the third round of our 2021 Cohost Clash: Hush (2016), nominated by Ryan.

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181: Malignant (2021)
Oct. 22, 2021

181: Malignant (2021)

This week our patrons have voted for us to explore James Wan's latest film, Malignant (2021).

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180: Sphere (1998)
Oct. 19, 2021

180: Sphere (1998)

This week we check out the winner of the second round of our 2021 Cohost Clash: Sphere (1998), nominated by Mack.

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179: Halloween Kills (2021)
Oct. 15, 2021

179: Halloween Kills (2021)

This week we reunite and head to the theaters to see Halloween Kills (2021).

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178: 4th Birthday Special - Are You The One: Isle of Paisley
Oct. 13, 2021

178: 4th Birthday Special - Are You The One: Isle of Paisley

This week the Hack or Slash team celebrates the show's fourth birthday by taking another stab at a horror adventure.

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176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)
Oct. 8, 2021

176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)

This week we keep the Spooky Season going by checking out Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021).

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175: Trick (2019)
Oct. 5, 2021

175: Trick (2019)

This week we check out Trick (2019), streaming on Hulu.

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174: The Conjuring (2013)
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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173: His House (2020)
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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170: Candyman (2021)
Sept. 3, 2021

170: Candyman (2021)

This week the Hack or Slash team looks into the mirror to summon Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021).

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168: Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)
Aug. 20, 2021

168: Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have chosen for the team to review Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021).

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162: A Quiet Place II (2021)
July 9, 2021

162: A Quiet Place II (2021)

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out the highly anticipated sequel, A Quiet Place II (2021).

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159: Doctor Sleep (2019)
June 18, 2021

159: Doctor Sleep (2019)

This week the Hack or Slash team books another stay at The Overlook Hotel by reviewing Doctor Sleep (2019).

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