Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re unpacking Annabelle (2014). We dissect the quality of its scares, reflect on its influences from other iconic horror films, and debate whether its characters give this Conjuring spinoff enough soul. In this episode's b-side, we investigate the Warrens’ accounts of the real…
This week we’re resurrecting Bride of Chucky (1998). We celebrate Jennifer Tilly’s Tiffany, dissect the film’s Bride of Frankenstein parallels, and marvel at its practical doll effects. In this episode's b-side, we debate horror’s most toxic relationships and where mutual dysfunction gives way to manipulation. This episode contains spoilers, beginning…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re unpacking Crystal Lake (2026), Episode 1: “Camp Crystal.” We examine Linda Cardellini’s portrayal of Pamela Voorhees, debate the circumstances surrounding Jason’s drowning, and dissect the premiere’s bloody turn into survival horror. Watch the Show Crystal Lake (2026) (https://letterboxd.com/film/crystal-lake-2026/releases/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Related Episodes 027: Friday…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re resurrecting Bride of Chucky (1998). We celebrate Jennifer Tilly’s Tiffany, dissect the film’s Bride of Frankenstein parallels, and marvel at its practical doll effects. In this episode's b-side, we debate horror’s most toxic relationships and where mutual dysfunction gives way to manipulation.…
This week we’re unpacking Carrie (2026), Episode 1: “First Period.” We dissect the premiere’s documentary-style framing, explore its reimagined mother-daughter dynamic, and examine how modern bullying amplifies Carrie’s humiliation. We also connect its Stephen King Easter eggs and consider where Flanagan might take the series next. This episode contains spoilers.…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re unpacking Carrie (2026), Episode 1: “First Period.” We dissect the premiere’s documentary-style framing, explore its reimagined mother-daughter dynamic, and examine how modern bullying amplifies Carrie’s humiliation. We also connect its Stephen King Easter eggs and consider where Flanagan might take the series…
This week we’re reviewing Resident Evil (2026). We examine how Zach Cregger recreates survival-horror gameplay, unpack Austin Abrams’ frantic everyman performance, and dissect the film’s practical creature effects and body horror. In this episode's b-side, we consider which games should be adapted to film next. This episode contains spoilers, beginning…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re reviewing Resident Evil (2026). We examine how Zach Cregger recreates survival-horror gameplay, unpack Austin Abrams’ frantic everyman performance, and dissect the film’s practical creature effects and body horror. In this episode's b-side, we consider which games should be adapted to film next.…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for a special bulletin from WHOS-13 Television. Spooky Season has officially begun, and Kris and Chel are kicking off Hack or Slash’s 2026 31 Days of Horror celebration with a trip back to the glory days of Blockbuster runs,…
This week we’re reviewing Buddy (2026). We dissect its collision of ’90s children’s television and graphic horror, explore Buddy’s need for love as a form of control, and praise Keegan-Michael Key’s emotional range. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:33. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Buddy (2026) Main…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re building the ’90s Horror Kid Starter Pack. We revisit the movies that scared us too young, retrace the video-store rituals that shaped our tastes, and celebrate the books, television, games, and toys that made horror feel like a childhood lifestyle. Support the…
WE'RE GRINDING FOR GHOST SHEET MYERS 🔪 We’re continuing our quest of 100% completing all story mode challenges! We’ll kick off with wrapping up Chapter 2 and move into Chapter 3. Join the stream, follow the progress, and offer some encouragement (or laugh at our suffering) in the chat! #HalloweenTheGame…
WE'RE GRINDING FOR GHOST SHEET MYERS 🔪 We’re continuing our journey of trying to 100% the Story Mode challenges! We’re wrapping up Challenge 6 of Chapter 2, and moving on to Chapter 3. Join the stream, follow the progress, and offer some encouragement (or laugh at our suffering) in the…
This week we’re unpacking our first impressions of Halloween: The Game (2026). We examine how Haddonfield captures the atmosphere of the original film, dissect how playing Michael and the civilians reshapes the asymmetrical horror formula, and assess how Michael’s story expands the events of Halloween. We also weigh the game’s…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re unpacking our first impressions of Halloween: The Game (2026). We examine how Haddonfield captures the atmosphere of the original film, dissect how playing Michael and the civilians reshapes the asymmetrical horror formula, and assess how Michael’s story expands the events of Halloween.…
WE'RE GRINDING FOR GHOST SHEET MYERS 🔪 For our second Halloween: The Game stream, we're diving into the single-player experience to explore more of the story mode and take on some challenges. We’ll work through objectives, sharpen our skills, and try to complete as many challenges as possible in one…
This week we’re previewing Halloween: The Game (2026). We unpack IllFonic’s approach to single-player and asymmetrical horror, explore how the game recreates Haddonfield and Michael Myers, and assess whether its customization and gameplay systems can give the experience lasting power. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Day 1 Gameplay Live…
This week we’re previewing Halloween: The Game (2026). We unpack IllFonic’s approach to single-player and asymmetrical horror, explore how the game recreates Haddonfield and Michael Myers, and assess whether its customization and gameplay systems can give the experience lasting power. About Hack or Slash Hack or Slash is a weekly…
The Shape has come home. Halloween: The Game is officially available to the public, and we’re jumping in on night one. Join us LIVE as we take our first proper trip into Haddonfield and see what IllFonic has been cooking. We’ll kick things off with an introduction to the game,…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re previewing Spooky Season 2026. We revisit the horror memories that shaped us, preview the movies and franchises returning to our lineup, and unpack our plans for Halloween: The Game and Crystal Lake. We also spotlight our community’s 31 Days of Horror themes,…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re gathering for the Summerween Bondfire. We revisit standout moments from the season, celebrate the community shenanigans that fueled Camp Hack or Slash, and answer listener questions about horror crushes, movie-watching habits, and films we wish we could experience again for the first…
This week we’re ranking every version of Jason Voorhees. We break down thirteen incarnations of Crystal Lake’s most infamous killer, scoring each on his look, presence, creativity, and brutality before combining our wildly different opinions into one definitive ranking. From Sackhead Jason and the original hockey mask to undead Jason,…
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re ranking every version of Jason Voorhees. We break down thirteen incarnations of Crystal Lake’s most infamous killer, scoring each on his look, presence, creativity, and brutality before combining our wildly different opinions into one definitive ranking. From Sackhead Jason and the original…
This week we’re ranking Summer Camp Slashers. We debate which killers deserve legendary status, defend unforgettable camp icons against modern challengers, and sort twelve slashers into four definitive tiers. In this episode’s b-side, we explore real-life adult summer camps, imagine a Hack or Slash meetup at Camp Crystal Lake, and…