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Universal Slash Episodes

Step up your horror movie game with these elite movies that have been scored as a Universal Slash in their episode. This collection of expertly curated Slashes will have you on the edge of your seat – or running for cover. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best horror has to offer – with a healthy dose of wit and humor thrown in for good measure.
June 24, 2022

219: The Black Phone (2022)

This week we head back to the theater to check out The Black Phone (2022). We assess the quality of the performances, break down the source of its tension, and consider how local tragedies impact their communities. This episode contains …

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June 10, 2022

217: Rosemary's Baby (1968)

This week we’re commemorating the 54th anniversary of Rosemary’s Baby (1968). We examine the film’s approach to gaslighting, assess the quality of its ending, and ponder how a modern remake would fair. This episode contains spoilers, beginning...

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June 3, 2022

216: Lizzie (2018)

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 …

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May 27, 2022

215: Urban Legend (1998)

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,...

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March 25, 2022

206: X (2022)

This week we head back to the theater to check out Ti West’s X (2022). We discuss the inspiration it took from iconic horror films, rejoice in the craftsmanship of its gore, and unpack the impact of its ending. This …

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March 18, 2022

205: Umma (2022)

This week we head to the theater to check out Umma (2022). We unpack the layered undercurrents the film presents, break down the dynamics of generational divides, and share the personal connections the film stirred for us. This episode contains...

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Feb. 18, 2022

201: Get Out (2017)

This week we unpack Jordan Peele’s directorial debut: Get Out (2017). We break down the impact the film has had on the horror genre, peel back the layers of its storytelling, and assess the quality of its performances. This episode …

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Feb. 11, 2022

199: It Follows (2014)

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 …

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Oct. 26, 2021

182: Hush (2016)

This week we check out the winner of the third round of our 2021 Cohost Clash: Hush (2016), nominated by Ryan.

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Oct. 1, 2021

174: The Conjuring (2013)

This week we kick off the 2021 Spooky Season by digging into The Conjuring (2013).

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Sept. 24, 2021

173: His House (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the team to review His House (2020).

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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).

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Sept. 3, 2021

170: Candyman (2021)

This week the Hack or Slash team looks into the mirror to summon Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021).

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Aug. 6, 2021

166: Student Bodies (1981)

This week the Hack or Slash team explores the cult classic Student Bodies (1981).

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July 30, 2021

165: Scream 3 (2000)

This week the Hack or Slash team learns the rules of trilogies by watching Scream 3 (2000).

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