Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Hack or Slash

Each week a panel of horror fans discuss horror movies past and present. We believe horror is for everyone, regardless of how familiar you are with the genre, or which flavor of fear you fancy most. We dissect new releases, compare originals to reboots, and tell you whether or not the movies are a hack (a waste of time) or a slash (totally killer - pun intended).

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Friday · 1 hr 3 min
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re diving into Deep Blue Sea (1999). We look back on its stacked cast, dissect its balance of creature-feature and ethical sci-fi horror, and debate how its shark approach holds up against the Jaws legacy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:57. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Deep Blue Sea (1999) Related Episodes ⁠024: Scream (1996) ⁠097: Alien (1979) ⁠162: Jaws 2 (1978) ⁠222: Jaws 3-D (1983) ⁠279: Jaws: The Revenge (1987) ⁠416: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) Sharksploitation: 50 Years After Jaws (Video) Sharksploitation: 50 Years After Jaws (Episode) Main Episode ⁠Sharksploitation: How Jaws Changed Horror and Shark Movies Forever ⁠Deepest Bluest (Shark’s Fin) ⁠How Deep Blue Sea’s Most Shocking Death Was Created ⁠Cutthroat Island (1995) ⁠The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) ⁠Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) ⁠Sharknado (2013) ⁠Frankenstein (1931) ⁠Open Water (2003) ⁠Piranha (1978) ⁠Halloween: Resurrection (2002) ⁠Dangerous Animals (2025) ⁠Genetic engineering ⁠Animal testing ⁠Alzheimer’s disease Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
July 24 · 1 hr 2 min
Summerween Draft | Best Summer Horror Movies
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re drafting the best summer horror movies. We define the essential ingredients of summer horror, defend our selections across six themed categories, and assemble three competing twelve-film rosters. Mentioned in the Episode Main Episode Best Summer Horror Movies Draft - YouTube Related Episodes ⁠Episode 453: Summerween Starter Pack ⁠Episode 401: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) ⁠Episode 398: I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) ⁠Episode 390: Honeydew (2020) ⁠Episode 386: Hell of a Summer (2025) ⁠Episode 342: The Omen (1976 vs. 2006) ⁠Episode 337: Uncle Sam (1996) ⁠Episode 334: In a Violent Nature (2024) ⁠Episode 332: Summer of ’84 (2018) ⁠Episode 292: Infinity Pool (2023) ⁠Episode 280: The Devil’s Rejects (2005) ⁠Episode 270: Piranha (1978) ⁠Episode 261: Evil Dead II (1987) ⁠Episode 254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) ⁠Episode 244: Barbarian (2022) ⁠Episode 241: The Lost Boys (1987) ⁠Episode 232: Pearl (2022) ⁠Episode 230: Tourist Trap (1979) ⁠Episode 227: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) ⁠Episode 222: Jaws 3-D (1983) ⁠Episode 217: Rosemary’s Baby (1968) ⁠Episode 206: X (2022) ⁠Episode 202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) ⁠Episode 176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021) ⁠Episode 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs. 2013) ⁠Episode 163: Rear Window (1954) ⁠Episode 144: Wrong Turn (2021) ⁠Episode 138: Wrong Turn (2003) ⁠Episode 127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982) ⁠Episode 104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) ⁠Episode 102: Midsommar (2019) Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
July 17 · 1 hr 21 min
Evil Dead Burn (2026)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re firing up Evil Dead Burn (2026). We dissect its relentless practical gore, debate its tonal shift away from camp, and examine how it expands the franchise mythology. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:54. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie ⁠Evil Dead Burn (2026) Related Episodes ⁠169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs. 2013) ⁠261: Evil Dead 2 (1987) ⁠266: Army of Darkness (1992) ⁠268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) Main Episode ⁠Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Interview (Bloody Disgusting) ⁠Infested (2023) ⁠Resident Evil 7: Biohazard ⁠The Mummy (1999) ⁠Saw (2004) ⁠Wednesday ⁠Evil Dead Franchise ⁠Sam Raimi ⁠Sébastien Vaniček Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
July 10 · 45 min
Summerween Starter Pack
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re building a Summerween starter pack. We define what makes a Summerween movie, recommend sweaty seasonal essentials across camps, beaches, and back roads, and map out ways to celebrate beyond the watchlist. Mentioned in the Episode Main Episode Gravity Falls: “Summerween” Spirit Halloween Summerween Summerween 2026: Alternate picks if you missed out on Spirit Halloween’s “Terrifier” drop Summerween Home Décor | Official LEGO® Shop Old (2021) Super 8 (2011) Addams Family Values (1993) Lake Placid (1999) Dangerous Animals (2025) Jaws (1975) The Deep House (2021) Leviathan (1989) 47 Meters Down (2017) Ghost Shark (2013) Jeepers Creepers (2001) Robert the Doll Are You Afraid of the Dark? St. Augustine Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour Related Episodes 020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) 112: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 vs 2006) 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs 2013) 176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021) 152: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) 202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) 230: Tourist Trap (1979) 241: The Lost Boys (1987) 261: Evil Dead 2 (1987) 268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) 280: The Devil’s Rejects (2005) 341: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) 398: I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) 332: Summer of 84 (2018) 334: In a Violent Nature (2024) 386: Hell of a Summer (2025) 270: Piranha (1978) 390: Honeydew (2020) 138: Wrong Turn (2003) 090: The Last House on the Left (1972 vs 2009) 102: Midsommar (2019) 292: Infinity Pool (2023) 258: Knock at the Cabin (2023) 217: Rosemary’s Baby (1968) 362: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)⁠ 342: The Omen (1976 vs 2006) Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
July 2 · 1 hr 19 min
The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re surviving The Purge: Anarchy (2014). We trace its leap from home invasion to citywide bloodshed, dissect its class-war commentary, and weigh how its action-thriller pivot reshapes the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:05. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Purge: Anarchy (2014)⁠ Related Episodes 096: The Purge (2013) 086: A Quiet Place (2018) 110: Ready or Not (2019)⁠ 343: A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) 438: 31 (2016) 447: Obsession (2025) Main Episode The Purge: Anarchy Interview: James DeMonaco⁠ The Punisher (2004) Escape from New York (1981) The Hunger Games (2012) Fear the Walking Dead American History X (1998) Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
June 26 · 52 min
Iron Lung (2026)
Send us Fan Mail This week our patrons have chosen for us to step aboard Iron Lung (2026)⁠. We dissect Markiplier’s self-financed bottle-movie ambition, evaluate Simon’s claustrophobic survival arc, and debate whether the film’s slow-burn pacing sharpens or softens its cosmic horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:44. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Iron Lung (2026)⁠⁠ Related Episodes 299: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) 242: Resident Evil (2002) 315: Silent Hill (2006) 325: Silent Hill: Revelation (2012) 389: Until Dawn (2025)⁠ 450: Backrooms (2026) 335: Underwater (2020) Main Episode ‘Iron Lung’ Director Markiplier Cries After Self-Financed Movie Debuts to $21 Million Globally Markiplier On ‘Iron Lung’, YouTube & 79,800 Gallons Of Fake Blood – The Deadline Q&A⁠ Phone Booth (2002)⁠ Markiplier’s Iron Lung: The Complete Lore⁠ Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
June 19 · 1 hr 19 min
Backrooms (2026)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Backrooms (2026). We dissect its liminal-space atmosphere, debate its trauma-driven emotional core, and weigh how its nineties found-footage framing reshapes internet-born horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:04. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Backrooms (2026)⁠ Related Episodes 447: Obsession (2025) 419: Cloverfield (2008) Main Episode Kane Parsons to Direct A24 Movie ‘The Backrooms’ Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve⁠ The Backrooms - YouTube Series Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
June 12 · 1 hr 32 min
Hokum (2026)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re exploring Hokum (2026). We dissect the efficacy of its atmosphere, debate the quality of its layered plot, and weigh how Adam Scott’s performance shapes a compellingly abrasive horror lead. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:33. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Hokum (2026)⁠ Related Episodes 448: Oddity (2024)⁠ 447: Obsession (2025)⁠ 437: Undertone (2026) 379: The Monkey (2025) 074: Krampus (2015) Main Episode The Scariest Ideas Win: A Conversation with Damian McCarthy on Hokum⁠ Caveat (2020) Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
June 5 · 1 hr
Oddity (2024)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken’s dual performance sharpens the film’s grief, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Oddity (2024) Main Episode Interview with Damian McCarthy How Olin Lost His Eye Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
May 29 · 1 hr 29 min
Obsession (2025)
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Obsession (2025). We examine how the One Wish Willow turns longing into control, praise Inde Navarrette’s unnerving performance, and assess how the film unravels its central antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:37. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Obsession (2025) Related Episodes 298: Hereditary (2018) 248: Terrifier 2 (2022) Main Episode Obsession’s Filmmaker Takes Horror to the Next Scary Level Together (2025) Twilight (2008) Wayne’s World (1992) The Housemaid (2025) Aventura feat. Judy Santos — “Obsesión” Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
May 23 · 49 min
Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re spotlighting The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935. We trace Lily Bellucci’s fan-film origin story, unpack Jake Fogg’s take on Emmett Cullen, and examine how the project pushes Twilight into darker horror territory. We also explore the Indiegogo campaign, preview the team’s Forks festival plans, and celebrate the kind of sanctuary they hope the film creates for Twilight fans. Mentioned in the Episode The Haus of Luce on YouTube Haus of Luce on Instagram The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935 by Haus of Luce The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935 Twilight (2008) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) The Revenant (2015) Forever Twilight in Forks Festival The Forks Washington Twilight Connection Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
May 22 · 1 hr 1 min
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)
Send us Fan Mail This week we're unpacking The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995). We trace its messy production history, praise Matthew McConaughey and Renée Zellweger's committed performances, and debate how its tone turns backwoods grime into cult appeal. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:31. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995) Related Episodes 020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 152: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) 202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Main Episode The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre HL Exclusive: Writer/Director Kim Henkel Reveals Secrets of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation' 011: Black Christmas (1974) 301: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) Dazed and Confused (1993) Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
May 15 · 1 hr 2 min
Critters (1986)
Send us Fan Mail This week we're checking out Critters (1986). We debate the impact of its Gremlins shadow, praise its practical Crite effects, and weigh the detriment its thin human characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:09. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Critters (1986) Related Episodes 072: Gremlins (1984) 119: Night of the Living Dead (1968 vs 1990) 198: Tremors (1990) 307: The Gingerdead Man (2005) 381: Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) 440: Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) 441: Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) Main Episode Critters How Critters, a Gremlins "knockoff," spawned a horror-comedy franchise It Came From the '80s: The Pint-Sized Terror of Critters Gremlins (1984) Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Lilo & Stitch (2002) The Mandalorian Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
May 9 · 1 hr 13 min
Send Help (2026)
Send us Fan Mail This week we're surviving Send Help (2026). We unpack its corporate horror, assess Rachel McAdams' feral final-girl turn, and unpack how Sam Raimi blends survival tension with dark comedy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:50. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Send Help (2026) Related Episodes 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs 2013) 261: Evil Dead 2 (1987) 266: Army of Darkness (1992) 431: Cannibal Holocaust (1980) 432: The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) 442: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Main Episode Send Help Director Sam Raimi on the "Excitement and Danger" of Original Stories Drag Me to Hell (2009) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Spider-Man (2002) Spider-Man 2 (2004) Spider-Man 3 (2007) Mean Girls (2004) The Notebook (2004) Red Eye (2005) Cast Away (2000) Misery (1990) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
May 1 · 1 hr 18 min
Godzilla (1954)
Send us Fan Mail This week we're unpacking the legacy of Godzilla (1954). We reflect on its national-trauma allegory, praise its practical effects, and consider the weight of its somber ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Godzilla (1954) Related Episodes 419: Cloverfield (2008) 297: Dracula (1931) 255: M3GAN (2023) Main Episode Hack or Slash Subreddit Godzilla and World War II: Long Live the King of Monsters Daigo Fukuryū Maru (Lucky Dragon No. 5) Godzilla (1998) Jaws (1975) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
April 24 · 1 hr 42 min
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)
Send us Fan Mail This week we're joined by Cristina Giraldo to unwrap Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026). We unpack Cronin's grief-soaked reinvention, dissect the film's oppressive body horror, and debate whether its ending lands with satisfying force. In this episode's b-side, we plan our respective wakes, and conjure a new recipe for Sean's Kitchen. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 41:18. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Related Episodes What happened to The Mummy? | 1932 - 2017 251: The Mummy (1932) 268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) Main Episode How Director Lee Cronin and Producer James Wan Update a Classic Monster in 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
April 24 · 54 min
What happened to The Mummy? | 1932 - 2017
Send us Fan Mail This week we're unraveling nearly a century of cinematic history as we explore what happened to The Mummy. We debate whether the franchise ever had a true identity, compare the gothic horror of the original films to the swashbuckling spectacle of the 1999 version, and unpack why the 2017 reboot lost the heart that made the property iconic. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Mummy (1932) Related Episodes 251: The Mummy (1932) 297: Dracula (1931) 316: Frankenstein (1931) 372: The Wolf Man (1941) 417: The Phantom of the Opera (1925) 268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) 195: Scream (2022) Main Episode 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Trailer: New Line Conjures Ancient Evil In Reimagining Of Classic Monster The Mummy: Brendan Fraser Movie Sets 2028 Release Date Ready or Not 2 Directors on Bloody Shoot, Brendan Fraser and Their Next Big Swing: 'The Mummy' The Mummy (1999) The Mummy Returns (2001) The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) The Mummy (2017) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
April 17 · 51 min
Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)
Send us Fan Mail This week we're drilling into Slumber Party Massacre II (1987). We unpack the sequel's wild tonal pivot, praise its fever-dream rockabilly villain, and consider how its campy musical energy reshapes the slasher formula. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:46. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) Related Episodes 082: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) 99: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) 191: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) 310: Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) 424: Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008) Main Episode Slumber Party Massacre II: The Cult Rock Horror Sequel That Went Full Camp Drive-In Dust Offs: SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II (1987) Slumber Party Massacre (1982) Slumber Party Massacre III (1990) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Slumber Party Massacre III (1990) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Phantom of the Paradise (1974) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
April 10 · 59 min
Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)
Send us Fan Mail This week we're heading back underground with Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996). We reflect on its legacy as a direct-to-video sequel, break down the evolution of the graboids into something new, and explore how its shift toward action-comedy changes the experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:36. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) Related Episodes 198: Tremors (1990) Main Episode Tremors 2: Aftershocks – Production and Development Alien (1979) Aliens (1986) Starship Troopers (1997) Jurassic Park (1993) Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) Predator (1987) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
April 3 · 1 hr 20 min
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)
Send us Fan Mail This week we're back in theaters to check out Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026). We explore how the sequel expands the world beyond the original, break down its balance of chaos, comedy, and character development, and discuss whether the larger ensemble enhances or muddies the experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:25. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) Main Episode 'Ready Or Not 2' To Freak Out Moviegoers Earlier Than Expected As Release Date Moves 110: Ready or Not (2019) Halloween II (1981) 165: Scream 3 (2000) 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs 2013) Cocaine Cowboys (2006) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton