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Jan. 22, 2026

429: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)

This week we’re examining the post-apocalyptic landscape of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). We delve into the dynamics between the surviving characters, assess the impact of its cinematography, and unpack its tonal sh...

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Jan. 15, 2026

428: Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)

This week we’re exploring Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999). We discuss Helen Mirren's standout performance, evaluate the film's genre confusion and melodrama, and reminisce about its quintessentially nineties set design. This epis...

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Jan. 8, 2026

427: Good Boy (2025)

This week we’re unpacking Good Boy (2025). We explore the film's use of a dog's perspective, analyze its emotional weight, and explore the complexity of its production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:31. Ment...

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Jan. 1, 2026

426: Frozen (2010)

This week we’re unpacking Frozen (2010). We assess the film's tense atmosphere, explore the rationale behind its character's life-or-death decisions, and explore its connection to Hatchet II. This episode contains spoilers, b...

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Dec. 30, 2025

425: 2025 Slasher’s Choice Awards

This week we’re wrapping up the year with our 2025 Slasher’s Choice Awards. We recap the year’s wild stats, celebrate the winners across categories like Best Survivor, Best Villain, and Best Kill, and commiserate over the Hac...

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Dec. 25, 2025

424: Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008)

This week we’re taking a bite out of Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008). We assess the absurdity of its plot, evaluate the chaotic charm of its practical effects, and analyze the film's meta-commentary on low-budge...

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Dec. 18, 2025

423: Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)

This week we’re unwrapping Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025). We dissect the film’s modern retelling of a cult classic, evaluate its blend of horror and dark comedy, and discuss the effectiveness of its take on Billy. This ep...

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Dec. 11, 2025

422: The Advent Calendar (2021)

This week we're opening up The Advent Calendar (2021). We discuss the film's unique take on the cursed object trope, explore its balance of holiday spirit and psychological horror, and evaluate the development of its main cha...

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Dec. 5, 2025

421: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025)

This week we’re unpacking Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025). We critique the film's character development and writing, assess the effectiveness of its scares, and discuss its dedication to fan service. This episode contains sp...

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Nov. 27, 2025

420: Bambi: The Reckoning (2025)

This week we’re commemorating Thanksgiving with Bambi: The Reckoning (2025). We discuss the film’s balance of camp and horror, analyze its quality as a mutated creature feature, and debate its emotional impact. This episode c...

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Nov. 20, 2025

419: Cloverfield (2008)

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Cloverfield (2008). We discuss the impact of its found footage style, explore the complexities of the characters' relationships, and evaluate its status as a post-9/11 anxiety...

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Nov. 13, 2025

418: Frankenstein (2025)

This week we’re embarking on a gothic journey with Frankenstein (2025). We analyze its set design and costumes, discuss the character portrayals of Victor and the Creature, and debate the impact of its deviations from the boo...

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Nov. 9, 2025

Slasher Digest FM | Slasher Digest FM | 2025 Spooky Season Wrap Up

We’re looking back at this year’s Spooky Season and everything that made Hack or Slash University come alive: the watch parties, the 31 Days challenge, the chaos, the community, and the pure horror-loving joy that carried us ...

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Nov. 6, 2025

417: The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

This week we’re unraveling the legacy of The Phantom of the Opera (1925). We analyze Lon Chaney's iconic performance, investigate the film's influence on gothic horror, and dive into the film's technical feats. This episode c...

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Oct. 31, 2025

Our Favorite Horror Movies Set on Halloween Night

We're closing out spooky season with the ultimate guide to horror movies set on Halloween night. From Halloween and Trick 'r Treat to Terrifier 2 , Haunt , and Hocus Pocus , we're breaking down the films that make October 31s...

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Oct. 30, 2025

416: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

This week we're celebrating the night he came home with Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998). We discuss the film's portrayal of Lori Strode's trauma, analyze the impact of its Scream-inspired elements, and evaluate the franc...

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Oct. 30, 2025

Untangling the Halloween Franchise: Every Timeline Explained

Over four decades, Halloween has rewritten its own history more times than Michael Myers has cheated death. In this bonus episode, we break down every continuity, from Carpenter's 1978 classic to the Blumhouse trilogy, and sh...

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Oct. 23, 2025

415: Black Phone 2 (2025)

This week we’re answering the call of Black Phone 2 (2025). We examine the emotional depth of its characters, analyze the effectiveness of its supernatural elements, and critique the film's cinematography and dream sequences....

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Oct. 23, 2025

We Survived Halloween Horror Nights 2025

We traded movie screens for fog machines to relive our night at Halloween Horror Nights 2025. From the haunted thrills of Terrifier and Legacy of Voorhees to the infamous fried pickles and cursed pizza fries, we break down th...

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Oct. 16, 2025

414: The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

This week we’re diving into The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005). We analyze the film's balance between legal drama and horror, unpack Jennifer Carpenter's performance, and examine the lasting impact of its ambiguous ending. In ...

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Oct. 10, 2025

413: The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025)

This week we're checking out The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025). We evaluate the film's attempt at expanding the lore, assess its overall pacing, and dissect the effectiveness of its horror elements. In this episode's b-side, we...

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Oct. 8, 2025

Slasher Digest FM: October Previews

This week we're diving into the heart of spooky season with a special community-focused update from Slasher Digest FM. We explore upcoming activities within our community, October's lineup of horror film reviews, and special ...

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Oct. 3, 2025

412: Candy Corn (2019)

This week we’re carving into Candy Corn (2019). We analyze its nostalgic atmosphere, critique the film's underwhelming story and pacing, and discuss the inconsistency of its performances. In this episode's b-side, we explore ...

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Sept. 30, 2025

31 Days of Horror Starter Guide | 2025 Edition

This bonus episode kicks off spooky season with everything you need to dive into our 31 Days of Horror. We walk through the origins of the calendar, the new host-themed days, and the custom watchlist tracker we designed to he...

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