Episodes

This week we’re getting existential in black-and-white as we check out Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). We dig into how the film weaponizes “cozy” small-town normalcy, why its paranoia still hits 70 years later, and wha...

This week we’re closing the book on The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026). We question why this story needed three movies, unpack how over-explaining defangs the franchise’s essence, and debate the decision quality of its leading l...

This week we’re heading into the jungle to dissect Cannibal Holocaust (1980). We unpack its legacy as a found-footage trailblazer, wrestle with its hypocritical commentary on media exploitation, and explore the ethical dilemm...

This week we’re heading into the woods for the patron-selected Eden Lake (2008). We break down its bleak Broken Britain energy, question the believability of its antagonists, and unpack an ending that left us cold. This episo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 ...