Vampires Episodes

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 t...

This week we’re exploring the dusty plains of Near Dark (1987). We explore its take on vampire mythology, evaluate the chemistry between its leads, and assess its parallels with The Lost Boys and Twilight. This episode contai...

This week we’re entering the crypt of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024). We evaluate its gothic cinematography, analyze its approach to character development, and discuss its modern reinterpretation of a classic vampire tale. This episode contains...

This week we’re raising the stakes with From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). We delve into the film's character dynamics, explore its intricate special effects, and reflect on the persistent themes in Quentin Tarantino’s writing. This episode contains...

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 we're diving into Swedish horror with Let the Right One In (2008). We unpack the film's unique vampire narrative, marvel at the depth of its character arcs, and admire its visual storytelling. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week we're diving into the coffin with the classic Dracula (1931). We ponder its enduring influence on vampire films, delve into Bela Lugosi's path to becoming the iconic Count, and dissect how it deviates from its novel and theatrical roots. In...

This week we’re setting sail with The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023). We dive into its fidelity compared to the chapter it's drawn from, evaluate the allure of the main antagonist’s on-screen appearance, and break down the complex relationships...

This week we head back to the theater to check out Renfield (2023). We break down Dracula and Renfield’s chemistry, unpack the campy gore, and assess the quality of its modern approach to a classic tale. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week we check out the second contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: The Lost Boys (1987). We discuss the impact of teenage vampires, debate the quality of their prosthetics, and announce a giveaway for our listeners. In this episode’s b-side, Kris...

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 bare our fangs as we check out A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014). We break down the film’s approach to violence, unpack its use of black and white cinematography, and assess the quality of its characters. This episode contains...

This week we sharpen our fangs to check out Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). We explore the differences between the film and novel, unpack the production's stunning visuals, and attempt to discern vampire and lycanthrope dynamics. This episode contains...

This week the Hack or Slash team busts out the vampire lore as they break down the 1985 cult classic Fright Night and compare it to the 2011 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team finally gets down with vampires by unpacking 30 Days of Night (2007).