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…
This week we renew our Netflix subscriptions to check out the newly released Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022). We dissect the disparity between the film’s cinematography and performances, debate the fate of the franchise’s original survivor, and unpack Leatherface’s pent up rage. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:20. Support the…
This week we unpack Jordan Peele’s directorial debut: Get Out (2017). We break down the impact the film has had on the horror genre, peel back the layers of its storytelling, and assess the quality of its performances. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:51. Support the Show - Patreon…
This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Sorority Row (2009). We break down the quality of its cast, unpack the intricacy of its plot, and assess its place among early 2000’s slashers. **This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:29.** Support the Show - Patreon…
HELLO, SIDNEY 📞 This week we return to the cinema to check out Ghostface's return in the newly released Scream (2022). We discuss the longevity of the original cast, debate the quality of its red herrings, and reflect on a Scream film without Wes Craven. This episode contains spoilers, beginning…
This week we kick off 2022 by checking out The Lodge (2019). We unpack the emotion woven into its plot, assess the quality of its pacing, and discuss the power of its cinematography. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:03. Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our…
This week we keep the Spooky Season going by checking out Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021). We explore the emotional bonds between sisters, unpack its homages to other horror films, and debate the quality of its gore. In this episode's B-side, we take turns identifying what makes a movie…
This week we reunite and head to the theaters to see Halloween Kills (2021). We unpack its approach to mob mentality, break down the intensity of The Shape's violent rage, and examine the film's parallels with Halloween II (1981) and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988). In this…
This week our patrons have chosen for us to review Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021). We explore how the film captures the spirit of R.L. Stine's work, debate how successfully it implemented its lore, and bask in 90's nostalgia. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:13. Support the Show…
This week our patrons have voted for us to explore James Wan's latest film, Malignant (2021). We discuss the film's absurd levels of camp, explore the beauty of its cinematography, debate the legitimacy of its twist, and discover the ways Wan infused his past films within this story. In this…
This week we look into the mirror to summon Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021). We explore its connection to the 1992 film, discuss the expanded mythology of Candyman, and compare our interpretations of the film's ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:30. Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've…
This week we conclude a hit Netflix trilogy by checking out Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021). We unpack the originality of its approach to witches, explore the depths of its characters, and discuss the parallels between 1666 and 1994. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:20. Support the Show…
