Slasher Digest: February 2025
Behold! I have risen from my Super Slumber.
The last few months have been a whirlwind of change, growth, and a whole lot of horror. I closed out 2024 with a New Year’s Eve birthday, and officially stepped into another year of life in a brand-new space. My new apartment has become more than just a home—it’s a space I’m intentionally crafting for creativity. Consider it a headquarters of sorts for all things Hack or Slash. It’s still under construction, but I’m excited to share the finished setup next month.
While I’ve been settling into my new surroundings, Hack or Slash has kept rolling full steam ahead. We’ve hosted a few live recording sessions, strengthening our connection with the community, and we’ve already covered five new releases in 2025. It’s been a packed season of new blood, bold opinions, and the kind of conversations that keep horror alive.
Looking ahead, we have plenty more in store, and we’re ready to go deeper. That’s why we’re introducing Slasher Digest FM, the audio companion to this newsletter, exclusively for our patrons. It’s our chance to pull back the curtain, dive into behind-the-scenes stories, react to the latest trailers, and break down the biggest horror headlines in a way that only Hack or Slash can. If you’re ready to take the conversation further, you won’t want to miss it.
As always, thanks for being here—whether you’ve been with us for years or just found your way to our little corner of horror, we’re grateful to have you. Let’s make 2025 our bloodiest year yet.
Stay spooky, my friends!
Trade hoops for horror this March Madness season! While some of college basketball's greatest players face off on the court, here at Hack or Slash we'll be counting down to the greatest horror villains of all time.
Voting kicks off March 5th, so be sure to check-in all March long on Discord and Instagram to cast your votes for who you think the top monster should be!
We explored the deadly cost of perfection with The Substance (2024).
We descended into hellish chaos with Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993).
We slashed through holiday horror with It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023).
We celebrated the best (and worst) of horror with the 2024 Slasher’s Choice Awards.
We sank our teeth into a shadowy legend with Nosferatu (2024).
We howled at a timeless terror with The Wolf Man (1941).
We saw a new interpretation of a classic monster with Wolf Man (2025).
We ran for our lives in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Strange Darling (2024).
We relived the terror—again—with Happy Death Day 2U (2019).
We fell in love with Heart Eyes (2025).
We confronted a vengeful legend with Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995).
We uncovered the sinister secret of The Monkey (2025).
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Has Passed Away
Like a Virgin: Kris Rojas, Black Christmas, and the Fear that Never Fades
Finding Courage and Integrity through Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Julie James
Screamboat (2025) Hits Choppy Waters, Theatrical Release Delayed
Like a Virgin: Binx Pino, You “Get Out” What You Put Into Love
Bloody Valentines: How to deal with heartbreak from your favorite horror movies
Laugh, Love, Scream: Actors Who’ve Nailed Both Rom-Coms and Horror Films