Scream Queens Episodes
From Jamie Lee Curtis to modern women-led horror, scream queens remain at the heart of the genre. This category celebrates iconic performances, final girls, and central female roles that define horror films. Curated for our 31 Days of Horror challenge.
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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...
192
Dec. 31, 2021
192: Scream 4 (2011)
This week we’re joined by a special guest as we prepare for Ghostface’s return to the big screen by reviewing Scream 4 (2011). We unpack the film’s approach to Sydney’s healing, explore how the franchise returns to its roots, and dissect how...
186
Nov. 19, 2021
186: The Final Girls (2015)
This week we're checking out The Final Girls (2015), as chosen by our patrons. We get vulnerable about the terrors of mortality, discuss the writer's inspiration and personal connection to the story, and assess how the film balances its emotional...
179
Oct. 15, 2021
179: Halloween Kills (2021)
This week we reunite and head to the theaters to see Halloween Kills (2021).
177
Oct. 12, 2021
177: The Neon Demon (2016)
This week we check out the winner of the first ever Cohost Clash: The Neon Demon (2016), nominated by Paris.
172
Sept. 17, 2021
172: Jennifer's Body (2009)
This week the Hack or Slash Team looks back on the cult classic Jennifer's Body (2009).
165
July 30, 2021
165: Scream 3 (2000)
This week the Hack or Slash team learns the rules of trilogies by watching Scream 3 (2000).
160
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.
154
May 14, 2021
154: Carrie (1976 vs 2013)
This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates Mother's Day by reviewing Carrie (1976) and its 2013 remake.
125
Oct. 30, 2020
125: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
This week the Hack or Slash team closes out Helloween by breaking down the highs and lows of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988).
110
Aug. 14, 2020
110: Ready or Not (2019)
This week the Hack or Slash team unpacks the 2019 film Ready or Not.
99
June 5, 2020
099: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off Pride Month by reviewing a film that's deeply rooted in LGBTQ+ culture: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985).
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May 29, 2020
098: Prom Night (1980 vs 2008)
This week the Hack or Slash team looks back on their own prom experiences as they compare and contrast the 1980's slasher Prom Night with its 2008 title-only remake.
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April 17, 2020
092: Scream 2 (1997)
This week the Hack or Slash team unpacks Scream 2 (1997), the meta-horror sequel to Wes Craven's 1996 film that sparked a resurgence in the genre.
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Nov. 29, 2019
071: The Babadook (2014)
This week the Hack or Slash team explores The Babadook (2014), a cerebral horror film depicting what exists at the intersection of grief, mental illness, and an unexpected LGBTQ+ icon.