Episodes

This week we’re revisiting the haunted halls in Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025). We critique its storyline's convoluted lore, examine the mixed effectiveness of its scares, and discuss the impact of its shift away from found f...

This week we’re sharing everything on our spooky season bucket lists. We talk about our shopping hauls at Spirit Halloween, Five Below, and HomeGoods, our excitement for Halloween Horror Nights, and the local haunts and ghost...

This week we’re witnessing the end of an era with The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). We unpack how the film handles the Warrens’ swan song, reflect on its balance between family drama and supernatural dread, and dig into wheth...

It’s our favorite time of year, and we’re bringing the whole campus together. In this expanded episode of Slasher Digest FM , Kris and Chel usher in the official start of spooky season with the Hack or Slash University spirit...

This week we’re cracking open Heretic (2024). We explore the intensity of Hugh Grant's performance, unpack the film's theological debates, and examine how it balances dread and violence. This episode contains spoilers, beginn...

This week we’re exploring the paranormal intrigue of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021). We analyze the true crime elements it introduces, assess how it stands apart from its predecessors, and critique the film's d...

This week we're diving into Weapons (2025). We discuss its multi-perspective storytelling, analyze its blend of comedy and horror, and explore the effectiveness of its jump scares. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

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 revisiting our boy Bughuul in Sinister 2 (2015). We explore the film's shift from its predecessor, analyze its character development, and evaluate the effectiveness of its home movies. This episode contains sp...

This week we’re venturing into the twisted world of Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025). We dissect our feelings towards the portrayal of Peter Pan, explore the film's gruesome kills, and analyze the complex narratives sur...

This week we’re traveling back to Southport with I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025). We analyze the return of legacy characters, review the film's approach to balancing nostalgia and modern horror, and debate the effectiv...

This week we’re celebrating a major milestone with our 400th episode and putting our horror knowledge to the test in Hack or Slash Jeopardy. We battle it out across three escalating rounds of trivia, reflect on the highs and ...

This week we’re diving into the emotional depths of Bring Her Back (2025). We explore the film's handling of grief and trauma, analyze its unsettling gore, and break down the performances that bring this harrowing tale to lif...

This week we’re digging up the past of I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006). We dissect the movie's convoluted plot, critique its lackluster character development, and assess the quality of its slasher elements. T...

This week we’re looking across the pond with 28 Years Later (2025). We examine its innovative use of modern technology, dissect its emotional weight and grief-filled narrative, and discuss the evolution of its infected. This ...

This week we're diving into the post-apocalyptic turmoil of 28 Weeks Later (2007). We unpack the visceral impact of its opening scene, dissect the brutal character arcs, and consider the implications it sets up for the rest o...

This week we’re launching into the future with Jason X (2001). We delve into the film's blend of horror and sci-fi, evaluate Jason's new look, and discuss its placement in the franchise chronology. This episode contains spoil...

This week we're celebrating the 90th anniversary of Bride of Frankenstein (1935). We discuss the film's innovative sequel elements, dissect the movie's iconic character reveals, and debate the emotional depth of the monster's...

This week we’re diving into the blood-soaked corridors of Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025). We critique the film's ability to reinvent slasher tropes, assess the depth of its character backstories, and discuss the effectiveness...

This week we’re heading into the heartland to check out Clown in a Cornfield (2025). We discuss how the film stacks up to its source material, examine the effectiveness of its comedy, and question whether Frendo has what it t...

This week we’re tracing the lineage of Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025). We reflect on Tony Todd’s final appearance, discuss how the film expands the franchise's mythology, and examine the depth of its characters. This ep...

This week we’re exploring the rural landscape of Honeydew (2020). We dissect the film's editing and score, question the dynamic between its main characters, and evaluate the impact of its conclusion. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week we’re staying up all night with Until Dawn (2025). We assess the quality of its practical effects, debate the strength of its character development, and evaluate how it compares to the original video game. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Cherry Falls (1999). We explore its troubled production, assess its blend of horror and comedy, and unpack the motivation behind its antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:03. ...