The fall semester is in session and Spooky Season is officially here! 🎃 In this special Slasher Digest FM episode, Kris and Chel open the gates to Hack or Slash University and share everything happening this September, from podcast episodes and watch parties to community challenges and horror headlines. Whether…
This week we’re cracking open Heretic (2024). We explore the intensity of Hugh Grant's performance, unpack the film's theological debates, and examine how it balances dread and violence. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:16. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Heretic (2024) (https://letterboxd.com/film/heretic-2024/) Main Episode Heretic Directors Reveal…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…