This week we head back to the theater to check out Renfield (2023). We break down Dracula and Renfield’s chemistry, unpack the campy gore, and assess the quality of its modern approach to a classic tale. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:55. Join the Community We're building a community…
This week we’re heading back to the theater to check out Evil Dead Rise (2023). We climb back inside the world of deadites, reflect on the film’s depiction of brutality, and explore the franchise’s transition from the malevolent woods into the big city. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:43.…
This week we face our trauma by checking out Smile (2022). We dissect its similarities with past psychological horror films, unpack the nuance of its cinematography, and debate the quality of its ending. **This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:10.** Join the Community We're building a community where our listeners…
This week our patrons have voted for us to review Braid (2018). We explore its twisted storytelling, unpack the theme of its color treatment, and ponder the power dynamics in its relationships. This episode contains spoilers, starting at 25:17. Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon…
This week we travel back more than 100 years in cinema history by checking out The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1921). We examine the film’s impact on modern cinema, unpack the structure of its storytelling, and consider the deeper subtext behind its characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:04.…
This week we head to the theater to check out Scream VI (2023). We unpack the franchise’s relocation to New York, examine its parallels with its predecessors, and assess the quality of its tension. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:40. Join the Community We're building a community where our…
This week we prepare for an upcoming theatrical release by checking out Evil Dead 2 (1987). We debate the necessity of its opening, assess the quality of Bruce Campbell’s performance, and examine the franchise’s tonal shift. In this episode's b-side, we welcome Mack back from his vacation, Kris doesn’t get…
This week we’re checking out Sick (2023). We unpack the film’s depiction of quarantine, debate the tone of the antagonist’s motive, and assess its place as a light-hearted slasher. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:13. Join the Community We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as…
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. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:22. Support the Show…
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 contains spoilers, beginning at 28:15.** Join the Community We're building…
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 sinister nature of Hill House. This episode contains spoilers, beginning…
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. This episode contains spoilers, starting at 38:14. Support the Show…
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 spoilers, beginning at 29:48. Join the Community We're building a community where our listeners…
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. In this episode's b-side, we discuss our familiarity with Elvis, Ryan shares she has…
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 worthiness as a franchise icon. This episode contains spoilers, beginning…
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. In this episode's b-side, we discuss our familiarity with Elvis, Ryan shares she has…
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 at 36:36. Join the Community We're building a community where…
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 spoilers, beginning at 40:33. Join the Community We're building a…
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 at 33:03. Join the Community We're building a community where…
Join us as we rank the best and worst Final Girls in horror history. Each stream will focus on particular decades, then we'll rank the best of the best across time. This week we're joined by Binx as we focus on the years 2010 - 2019.
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 30:54.00. Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our Patreon…
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 contains spoilers, beginning at 30:03** Support the Show - Patreon…
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.** Join the Community We're building a community where our listeners…
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.** This episode is presented by [Manscaped](http://www.manscaped.com), who is the best in below-the-waist grooming. Get 20% off…