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…
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…
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…
This week we’re sitting around the campfire with Hell of a Summer (2025). We dissect the effectiveness of its atmosphere, debate the quality of its humor, and reflect on its placement as a modern horror comedy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:48. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie…
This week we examine death’s design in Final Destination 5 (2011). We explore the logistics of its inventive kills, assess the chemistry between its characters, and unpack the impact of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:17. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Final Destination 5 (2011)…
This week we’re crowning the ultimate horror icon as Monster Madness 2025 comes to a close. We reveal your votes, relive the journey our finalists took to the top, and reflect on what gave the winner the final edge. Mentioned in the Episode Monster Madness 2025 (https://www.hackorslash.live/p/monster-madness-2025/) Join our Discord…
This week we’re commemorating April Fool’s Day by checking out Scary Movie (2000). We discuss its cultural impact at the turn of the millennium, critique how its humor has aged, and reflect on the film's homages to classic horror tropes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:10. Mentioned in the…
This week our patrons have decided we’re diving into the world of Society (1989). We examine its grotesque body horror effects, evaluate its satirical take on class warfare, and assess the impact of its climax. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:32. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Society…
This week we’re gearing up for the ultimate showdown as Monster Madness 2025 reaches its Championship Round. We compare the killing styles, survivor counts, and cultural impact of our final two contenders — Michael Myers and Ghostface — while exploring what makes each icon truly terrifying. Mentioned in the Episode…
This week we're on a date with destiny as we dive into The Final Destination (2009). We discuss its chaotic and campy kills, critique the film's reliance on CGI, and analyze how it stacks up against its predecessors in the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 19:12. Mentioned in…