Stephen King Episodes

This week we’re turning the key on The Monkey (2025). We explore its differences from Stephen King's original story, analyze its balance of dark humor and gore, and break down the catharsis of its plot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week we’re diving into the latest adaptation of a Stephen King classic with Salem's Lot (2024). We analyze the film's pacing and climactic scenes, critique its character development and vampire lore, and weigh it against previous adaptations....

This week our patrons have voted for us to review The Mist (2007). We dissect the narrative's depth, critique the effectiveness of its CGI creatures, and compare the film's aesthetic to classic 1950s sci-fi horror. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we head back to the shadows of the theater to check out The Boogeyman (2023). We evaluate the eeriness of the creature design, interpret the emotional depth embedded in the narrative, and discuss its differences with Stephen King's original...

This week we check out the first contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: Secret Window (2004). We assess the film’s horror elements, dissect the core relationships, and discuss its parallels with The Shining. In this episode's b-side, we romanticize...

This week we kick off our Spooky Preseason with Cujo (1983). We break down the film’s corruption themes, unpack the dog performances, and highlight what’s to come in September. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:10. Mentioned in the...

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 team books another stay at The Overlook Hotel by reviewing Doctor Sleep (2019).

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates Mother's Day by reviewing Carrie (1976) and its 2013 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out the Academy Award-winning 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's Misery.