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Aug. 21, 2025

406: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

This week we’re exploring the paranormal intrigue of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021). We analyze the true crime elements it introduces, assess how it stands apart from its predecessors, and critique the film's depiction of demonic possessions. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:27. Mentioned in…

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Aug. 14, 2025

405: Weapons (2025)

This week we're diving into Weapons (2025). We discuss its multi-perspective storytelling, analyze its blend of comedy and horror, and explore the effectiveness of its jump scares. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 47:23. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Weapons (2025) (https://letterboxd.com/film/weapons-2025/) Support the Show We've launched our…

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Aug. 7, 2025

404: Near Dark (1987)

This week we’re exploring the dusty plains of Near Dark (1987). We explore its take on vampire mythology, evaluate the chemistry between its leads, and assess its parallels with The Lost Boys and Twilight. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:47. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Near Dark…

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July 31, 2025

403: Sinister 2 (2015)

This week we're revisiting our boy Bughuul in Sinister 2 (2015). We explore the film's shift from its predecessor, analyze its character development, and evaluate the effectiveness of its home movies. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:56. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Sinister 2 (2015) (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/sinister-2) Main…

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July 30, 2025

Jason Voorhees Is BACK?! Sweet Revenge (2025) Trailer Reaction + Breakdown

Jason Voorhees is back…but not like you remember him. In this trailer reaction to the upcoming vignette Sweet Revenge (2025), we're exploring the surprising (and sponsored) return of horror’s favorite machete-wielder. From product placement to redesigned masks, we break down the first look at the 13-minute vignette that's kicking off…

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July 24, 2025

402: Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare (2025)

This week we’re venturing into the twisted world of Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025). We dissect our feelings towards the portrayal of Peter Pan, explore the film's gruesome kills, and analyze the complex narratives surrounding its characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:20. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the…

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July 21, 2025

Did this legacy sequel nail it? 👀 | I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) #podcast #horror

Three hosts walk into a slasher sequel and walk out… entertained? We’re breaking down what I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) got right, where it stumbles, and why this legacy sequel might surprise you. Check out our full review!

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July 17, 2025

I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) - Full Review

This week we’re traveling back to Southport with I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025). We analyze the return of legacy characters, review the film's approach to balancing nostalgia and modern horror, and debate the effectiveness of the new cast. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:52. Mentioned in…

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July 16, 2025

I Know What You Did Last Summer Recap: What to Know Before Watching the 2025 Sequel

Before I Know What You Did Last Summer returns to theaters, catch up on everything that led us here. From the teen trauma of 1997’s original to the tropical terror of its sequel and the forgettable third film, this video explores the franchise’s core: guilt, grief, and the ghost that…

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July 10, 2025

Bring Her Back (2025) - Full Review

This week we’re diving into the emotional depths of Bring Her Back (2025). We explore the film's handling of grief and trauma, analyze its unsettling gore, and break down the performances that bring this harrowing tale to life. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 43:50. Mentioned in the Episode Watch…

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July 5, 2025

Hack or Slash Jeopardy - 400th Episode Special

We’re celebrating 400 episodes of horror movie reviews, hot takes, and community chaos the only way we know how — with a live horror-themed trivia showdown! Four of your favorite co-hosts — Binx, Mack, Sean, and Paris — are stepping up to the podiums to battle it out in a…

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July 3, 2025

398: I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)

This week we’re digging up the past of I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006). We dissect the movie's convoluted plot, critique its lackluster character development, and assess the quality of its slasher elements. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:49. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie…

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June 29, 2025

28 Years Later is STRESSFUL (in the best way) 😰 | Review Highlights

Is 28 Years Later the most intense horror sequel yet? We were stressed, shaken, and deeply satisfied. From chaotic music cues to brutal emotional moments, here’s a highlight from our full episode review on Hack or Slash. 🎧 Full episode available on all major podcast platforms. 📲 Follow us for…

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June 26, 2025

397: 28 Years Later (2025)

This week we’re looking across the pond with 28 Years Later (2025). We examine its innovative use of modern technology, dissect its emotional weight and grief-filled narrative, and discuss the evolution of its infected. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 50:38. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie 28 Years…

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June 19, 2025

396: 28 Weeks Later (2007)

This week we're diving into the post-apocalyptic turmoil of 28 Weeks Later (2007). We unpack the visceral impact of its opening scene, dissect the brutal character arcs, and consider the implications it sets up for the rest of the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:45. Mentioned in the…

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June 12, 2025

395: Jason X (2001)

This week we’re launching into the future with Jason X (2001). We delve into the film's blend of horror and sci-fi, evaluate Jason's new look, and discuss its placement in the franchise chronology. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:49. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Jason X (2001)…

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June 12, 2025

Jason X Took Horror to the Final Frontier 🪐💀 #horrormovie #friday #jasonvoorhees #moviereview

This Friday the 13th, we’re talking about Jason X — the slasher sequel that rocketed horror into the future. Triple the budget, triple the camp, and a story that spans centuries. 🎙 Full episode out now on @hackorslash

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June 8, 2025

394: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

This week we're celebrating the 90th anniversary of Bride of Frankenstein (1935). We discuss the film's innovative sequel elements, dissect the movie's iconic character reveals, and debate the emotional depth of the monster's journey. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:24. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Bride of…

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June 8, 2025

393: Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)

This week we’re diving into the blood-soaked corridors of Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025). We critique the film's ability to reinvent slasher tropes, assess the depth of its character backstories, and discuss the effectiveness of its twist ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 44:57. Mentioned in the Episode Watch…

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June 8, 2025

392: Clown in a Cornfield (2025)

This week we’re heading into the heartland to check out Clown in a Cornfield (2025). We discuss how the film stacks up to its source material, examine the effectiveness of its comedy, and question whether Frendo has what it takes to join the slasher hall of fame. This episode contains…

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June 8, 2025

Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)

This week we’re tracing the lineage of Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025). We reflect on Tony Todd’s final appearance, discuss how the film expands the franchise's mythology, and examine the depth of its characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:28. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Final Destination: Bloodlines…

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June 8, 2025

390: Honeydew (2020)

This week we’re exploring the rural landscape of Honeydew (2020). We dissect the film's editing and score, question the dynamic between its main characters, and evaluate the impact of its conclusion. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:23. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Honeydew (2020) (https://letterboxd.com/film/honeydew/) Main Episode…

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June 8, 2025

389: Until Dawn (2025)

This week we’re staying up all night with Until Dawn (2025). We assess the quality of its practical effects, debate the strength of its character development, and evaluate how it compares to the original video game. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 45:28. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie…

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June 8, 2025

387: Popeye: The Slayer Man (2025)

This week we’re underway with Popeye: The Slayer Man (2025). We scrutinize the film's blend of horror and comedy, dissect the portrayal of Popeye's new sinister persona, and evaluate the effectiveness of its gore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 17:43. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Popeye: The…

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