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Feb. 17, 2023

259: Warm Bodies (2013)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Warm Bodies (2013). We discuss its balance of zombie and romance, unpack Nicholas Hoult’s performance as R, and discuss its merits as a Romeo and Juliet-adjacent property. …

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Feb. 10, 2023

258: Knock at the Cabin (2023)

This week we head to the theater to check out Knock at the Cabin (2023). We discuss the emotional differences between the movie and the novel, unpack the difficulty of sacrificial choices, and assess the quality of performances. This episode …

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Feb. 3, 2023

257: The Haunting (1963 vs 1999)

This week we’re looking at a tale of two hauntings as we compare The Haunting (1963) to its 1999 successor. We assess how both versions compare to its source novel, compare its approaches to an iconic character, and unpack the …

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Jan. 27, 2023

256: Skinamarink (2022)

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Skinamarink (2022). We unpack our interpretations of what unfolded during the film, assess the quality of its lighting and cinematography, and debate the effectiveness of its run time and ending. …

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Jan. 20, 2023

255: M3GAN (2023)

This week we’re checking out the latest Blumhouse film M3GAN (2023). We explore the intersection of technology and parenting, unpack the film’s approach to processing grief, and assess M3GAN’s place among killer dolls. This episode contains...

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Jan. 13, 2023

254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

This week we catch up with our old pal Jason by checking out Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. We assess the film’s approach to comedy, scrutinize the quality of decision making in the film, and debate Tommy Jarvis’s …

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Jan. 6, 2023

253: Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)

This week we commemorate Elvis Presley’s birthday by checking out the horror comedy Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). We assess the quality of its storytelling, unpack the films underlying emotional horror, and discuss the effectiveness of its camp. This episode...

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Dec. 31, 2022

252: 2022 Slasher's Choice Awards & Farewell

This week we recap the 61 episodes we produced in 2022 and highlight the best and worst in show with the annual Slasher’s Choice Awards. We look back on the content we made throughout the year, set goals for 2023, …

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Dec. 30, 2022

251: The Mummy (1932)

This week we commemorate 90 years of a horror classic by checking out The Mummy (1932). We assess the quality of its effects, unpack the intricacies of its love story, and ponder its broader impact on horror. This episode contains …

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Dec. 23, 2022

250: The Mean One (2022)

This week we commemorate the holidays by checking out The Mean One (2022). We assess the quality of its cinematography, unpack its take on a Dr. Seuss classic, and debate the effectiveness of its kills. This episode contains spoilers, beginning …

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Dec. 16, 2022

249: Freaky (2020)

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Freaky (2020). We explore its iconic horror Easter eggs, unpack the sustainability of horror comedies, and debate the likability of Vince Vaughn. This episode contains spoilers, starting at 30:54. ...

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Dec. 9, 2022

248: Terrifier 2 (2022)

This week we welcome a new team member as we check out Terrifier 2 (2022). We break down Art’s brutality, debate the quality of parenting in the film, and consider the future of the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning …

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Dec. 2, 2022

247: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

This week we’re joined by a special guest to unpack A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988). We examine the changes in casting, explore the quality of practical effects, and debate the caliber of its ending. This …

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Nov. 25, 2022

246: Darkness Falls (2003)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Darkness Falls (2003). We assess the quality of the film’s lore, dissect its approach to tooth fairy violence, and debate the quality of its antagonist. This episode …

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Nov. 18, 2022

245: The Witch (2015)

This week we’re living deliciously by checking out The Witch (2015). We break down the layers of its storytelling, unpack the trauma of its characters, and reflect on the horrors of witch hunts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:51. …

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Nov. 11, 2022

244: Barbarian (2022)

This week we’re checking out Barbarian (2022). We assess the quality of its twists, examine the approach to its villain, and dissect the transitions between its acts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:58. Sponsors This episode is...

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Nov. 4, 2022

243: Hellraiser (2022)

This week we unpack the newest take on a Clive Barker classic: Hellraiser (2022). We compare the presence of the cenobites, unpack the differences in narratives, and assess the quality of its gore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:45. …

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Oct. 28, 2022

242: Resident Evil (2002)

This week we’re checking out the final contender of the 2022 Cohost Clash: Resident Evil (2002). We compare the movie to its video game source material, assess the quality of its zombies, and debate the appeal of action horror films. …

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Oct. 25, 2022

241: The Lost Boys (1987)

This week we check out the second contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: The Lost Boys (1987). We discuss the impact of teenage vampires, debate the quality of their prosthetics, and announce a giveaway for our listeners. In this episode’s …

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Oct. 21, 2022

240: The Craft (1996)

This week the patrons have chosen for us to host a Ladies Night with The Craft (1996). While recognizing its cultural impact, we unpack our own experiences dabbling in the supernatural, the nostalgia of the 90s, and dismantle high school...

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Oct. 18, 2022

239: The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

This week we welcome Vero to the the team by checking out her comfort horror film: The Return of the Living Dead (1985). We unpack the movie’s origins, delineate the Dead vs Living Dead series, and assess the quality of …

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Oct. 14, 2022

238: Halloween Ends (2022)

This week we celebrate our 5th anniversary by watching Halloween Ends (2022). We break down the treatment of its characters, reflect on the Laurie Strode and Michael Myers saga, and consider the impacts of nature versus nurture. In this episode's...

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Oct. 13, 2022

237: 5th Birthday Special - The Road to Super Spooky Con

This week we celebrate the show's fifth birthday by taking another stab at our own horror adventure. Playing a group of friends on the road to a horror convention, we work together to fight off our attackers, fumble through side-quests, …

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Oct. 12, 2022

236: Secret Window (2004)

This week we check out the first contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: Secret Window (2004). We assess the film’s horror elements, dissect the core relationships, and discuss its parallels with The Shining. In this episode's b-side, we romanticize...

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