Episodes

This week we’re recapping Round 3 of the 2026 Horror Games as the Slaying 16 asked voters a different question: who is the most resilient horror icon. We break down surprising outcomes like the Amityville House defeating Dracula, Pinhead overcoming Pennywise, and Art the Clown outlasting Ghostface while listener voicemails from the community weigh in on the chaos unfolding across the districts. With eight tributes remaining, we preview the Egregious Eight and reveal the next voting challenge, de...

This week we’re stepping into the ring with Freddy vs. Jason (2003). We unpack the movie’s crossover legacy, dissect the spectacle of watching two horror titans collide, and explore why it still works more than 20 years later. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:48. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Kane Hodder Reveals the Surprising Way He Had a Cameo in Freddy vs. Jason Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show go...

This week we’re recapping the chaos of Round 2 in the 2026 Horror Games as the arena shifts from body counts to backstories, and voters are forced to decide which tributes have the most compelling origin stories. We break down the biggest matchups and surprises, including Candyman defeating Freddy Krueger, the Babadook sending Toby packing, and Dracula proving once again that imitation is rarely as powerful as the original. In this episode we also say farewell to the fallen tributes, welcome bac...

This week we’re breaking down the biggest face-offs, most surprising upsets, and early trends emerging from the first round of this year’s Horror Games. With 64 contenders entering the arena and only 32 surviving, we examine the blowouts, the closest calls, and the tributes who fell in battle across all four districts. We also reveal the challenge awaiting the remaining competitors in Round 2 as the games continue. Vote in the Horror Games

This week we’re returning to Woodsboro as we check out Scream 7 (2026). We discuss the franchise’s return to Sidney Prescott, debate the brutality of Ghostface’s kills, and unpack the film’s divisive third act. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 41:27. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Scream 7 (2026) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from ...

This week we’re going online with The Den (2013). We revisit the wild west nostalgia of Chatroulette culture, debate how well the screen-life format builds tension, and unpack where the third act loses the plot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:27. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Den (2013) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from...

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 what makes its central theme feel timeless. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:20. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show...

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 lady. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:42. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) Mentioned in the Episode Madelaine Petsch Talks The Strangers Chapter 3, Reshoots & More Madelaine Petsch Explains Why The Strangers: Chapter 3 S...

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 dilemmas posed by its production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:24 Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Cannibal Holocaust (1980) Main Episode The movie Roger Ebert walked out of after 25 minutes: “Among the most idiotic films ever made” 'Cannibal Holocaust' ...

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 episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:02. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Eden Lake (2008) Main Episode Broken Britain Jack O’Connell Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting supp...

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 shifts from its predecessor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Previous Episodes 397: 28 Years Later (2025) 396: 28 Weeks Later (2007) 302: 28 Days Later (2002) Support the Show ...

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 episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:01. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthl...

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. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Good Boy (2025) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from P...

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, beginning at 23:22 Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Frozen (2010) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The pro...

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 Hack Awards that call out the absolute worst horrors we endured. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we ga...

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-budget filmmaking. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:46. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008) Main Episode 307: The Gingerdead Man (2005) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener supp...

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 episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) Main Episode Episode 191: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep ...

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 character's journey. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:28. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Advent Calendar (2021) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support i...

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 spoilers, beginning at 37:26. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025) Main Episode 299: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accept...

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 contains spoilers, beginning at 40:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) Main Episode Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024) Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare (2025) Support the Show We've launched o...

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 film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 44:52. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Cloverfield (2008) Main Episode Cloverfield Alternate Endings 36 Spooky Facts and Trivia About ‘Cloverfield’ (2008) Even Though I'm Godzilla's Number 1 Fan, I Still Think Clov...

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 book. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 39:06. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Frankenstein (2025) Main Episode Frankenstein Movie Ending Explained Frankenstein viewers left shocked over ‘unrecognisable’ star’s double role Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein...

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 through October. In this special public edition of Slasher Digest FM, we reflect on the magic that unfolded and share what’s ahead for the months to come. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are a...

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 contains spoilers, beginning at 33:22. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Main Episode How Lon Chaney's Makeup Transformed Hollywood Horror Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our...