Holiday Horror Episodes

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. …

This week we're joined by horror podcaster Allison Broder to celebrate the holidays by rewinding Black Christmas (2019). We explore the film’s bad reputation, dissect its depiction of toxic masculinity, and explore its portrayal of the original...

This week we get into the holiday spirit by checking out Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). We break down the film’s handling of childhood trauma, unpack the surprising depth of its plot, and look back on its controversial theatrical release. …

This week we commemorate the Thanksgiving holiday by checking out Pilgrim (2019), streaming on Hulu. We ponder global turkey consumption, explore the film's flawed prop work, and unpack the missed opportunity with one of its antagonists. This episode...

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

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

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out April Fool's Day (2008).

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates St. Patrick's Day by checking out Leprechaun 2 (1994).

This week the Hack or Slash watches Cupid draw back his bow in Valentine (2001).

This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off 2021 by checking out the winter comedy Jack Frost (1997).

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates the holiday season by reviewing Black X-mas (2006).

This week the Hack or Slash team embraces the holiday spirit by unwrapping the Christmas Eve film P2 (2007).

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates Thanksgiving by checking out Blood Rage (1987).

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).

This week the Hack or Slash team tackles the controversial classic Halloween III: Season of the Witch.