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. Join the Community We're building a community where our listeners…
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. In this episode’s b-side, we break share our favorite video…
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 b-side, Kris and Mack share their experiences as weekend roommates,…
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 girl-hierarchies and stereotypes. ****In this episode's b-side, we call our…
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 its effects. ****In this episode's b-side, we share our feelings…
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 cabins, Ryan struggles with suspense, and Kris gushes over young Johnny…
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 b-side, we reflect on how much the show has changed…
This week we kick off the 2022 Spooky Season by looking back on The Blair Witch Project (1999). We examine its use of improv, assess its impact on the genre, and break down the effectiveness of its ending. In this episode’s b-side, we share our knowledge of haunted Maryland, revisit…
This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Loved Ones (2009). We break down the intensity of its gore, unpack the power of its emotional parallels, and discuss the narrative subtext. **This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:09.** Support the Show - Patreon &…
This week we’re joined by a special guest as we check out Rob Zombie’s The Munsters (2022). We assess the quality of the film’s aesthetic, compare the characters to their predecessors, and unpack the quality of its ending. ****In this episode's b-side, we debate which classic monster would win in…
This week we head to the theater to check out Pearl (2022). We unpack the quality of its origin story, assess the power of Mia Goth’s performance, and explore how the film differentiates its intensity from X (2022). **This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:20.** Join the Community We're building…
This week we open the box to check out Hellraiser (1987). We explore Clive Barker’s motivation to direct, unpack the iconic cenobite makeup, and assess the intensity of its gore. **This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15.** Show Notes ► [https://www.hackorslash.live/231/](https://www.hackorslash.live/231/) Timestamps 0:00 ► Show Opener 0:13 ► Greetings &…
This week we check out the PG-rated slasher Tourist Trap (1979). We assess the creepiness of the antagonist, sift through the film’s psychological horror, and reflect on the impact it has on the genre. **This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:21.** Show Notes ► [https://www.hackorslash.live/230/](https://www.hackorslash.live/230/) Timestamps 0:00 ► Show Opener…
This week we kick off our Spooky Preseason with Cujo (1983). We break down the film’s corruption themes, unpack the dog performances, and highlight what’s to come in September. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:10. Show Notes ► [https://www.hackorslash.live/229/](https://www.hackorslash.live/229/) Time Stamps 0:00 ► Show Opener 0:11 ► Greetings &…
This week our patrons have voted for us to review Spree (2020). We unpack Joe Keery’s performance, analyze the film’s tension, and assess how it compares to the value society places on social media. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:14. Show Notes ► [https://www.hackorslash.live/228/](https://www.hackorslash.live/228/) Time Stamps 0:00 ► Show…
This week we head back to the theater to check out Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022). We assess the film’s use of comedy, critique its depiction of cellphone flashlights, and lament the struggle of toxic friend groups. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:33. Show Notes ► [https://www.hackorslash.live/227/](https://www.hackorslash.live/227/) Time Stamps 0:00…
This week the gang’s back together to check out They/Them (2022). We uncover the director’s push for authentic representation, break down the film’s emotional punches, and ponder the success of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:24. Time Stamps 0:00 Show Opener 0:14 Greetings & Salutations 1:01 Listener…
This week we break down The Blob (1958) and compare it to its 1988 remake. We explore the differences in each film’s theme, assess the quality of their blob effects, and assess the scale of their destruction. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:41. Time Stamps 0:00 Show Opener 0:10…
This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Skeleton Key (2005). We break down the plot misdirects, assess the likability of its characters, and ponder the coldness of hospice. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:32. Time Stamps 0:00 Show Opener 0:14 Greetings &…
This week we head to the theater to check out and review NOPE (2022). We unpack the layers of its plot, ponder the power of a spectacle, and explore Jordan Peele’s mark on sci-fi. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:09. Time Stamps 0:00 - Show Opener 0:13 - Greetings…
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 Paris as we focus on the years 2000 - 2009.
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 focusing on the years 1990 - 1999.
This week we head to the theater to check out Umma (2022). We unpack the layered undercurrents the film presents, break down the dynamics of generational divides, and share the personal connections the film stirred for us. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:40. Join the Community We're building a…
