Slasher Picks Episodes

This week we’re joined by a special guest as we check out Rob Zombie’s The Munsters (2022). We assess the quality of the film’s aesthetic, compare the characters to their predecessors, and unpack the quality of its ending. In this episode's...

This week we kick off the 2022 Spooky Season by looking back on The Blair Witch Project (1999). We examine its use of improv, assess its impact on the genre, and break down the effectiveness of its ending. In this episode’s b-side, we share our...

This week we open the box to check out Hellraiser (1987). We explore Clive Barker’s motivation to direct, unpack the iconic cenobite makeup, and assess the intensity of its gore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15. Mentioned in the...

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Spree (2020). We unpack Joe Keery’s performance, analyze the film’s tension, and assess how it compares to the value society places on social media. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

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...

This week we pack our camping gear and check out Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989). We break down the film’s approach to gore, unpack the fast-tracked production process, and assess the quality of its wigs. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to revisit Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006). We unpack its approach to slasher meta, uncover easter eggs from other horror properties, and assess its comedic value. This episode...

This week we explore an alternative take on a historic murder case by checking out Lizzie (2018). We assess the film’s slow burn pacing, unpack the theories behind the case, and discuss where this film falls within the genre. This episode contains...

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the us to review Urban Legend (1998). We unpack the film’s whodunnit quality, break down the legends it references, and assess the quality of its performances. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we commemorate the halfway to Halloween mark by checking out Pumpkinhead (1988). We assess the quality of the creature design, unpack the unexpected tugs at our heartstrings, and reflect on the morality of vengeance. This episode contains...

This week we revisit an iconic franchise by checking out Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). We explore the maturation of Tommy Jarvis, assess the logistics of its setting, and reflect on the chronology of Jason Voorhees. This episode contains...

This week we look back at the start of the slasher sub-genre by checking out Peeping Tom (1960). We break down the approach to a sympathetic killer, assess the influence the film has had on horror, and examine the power of its lighting. This episode...

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Descent (2005). We assess the film’s atmosphere, unpack the chemistry between its characters, and ponder the quality of its plot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:21....

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,...

This week we’re revisiting Stephen King by checking out Pet Sematary (1989). We assess the quality of its performances, unpack the larger themes at play, and identify how it ties into King’s literary universe. This episode contains spoilers,...

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,...

This week we pick back up with our old pal Chucky by checking out Child’s Play 3 (1991). We assess the differences in Chucky’s puppetry, break down the effectiveness of the film’s set, and unpack the original plans for a bloodbath. This episode...

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Sorority Row (2009). We break down the quality of its cast, unpack the intricacy of its plot, and assess its place among early 2000’s slashers. In this episode's b-side, we learn about...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

This week we wind down our Spooky Season extravaganza by checking out Hatchet (2006).