All in Movie Reviews

124: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

This week the Hack or Slash team tackles the controversial classic Halloween III: Season of the Witch. The group unpacks the reasoning for a Myers-less installment, ponders the awkwardness of homoerotic robots, brushes up on the wonder of Stonehenge, and learns Tom Atkins is no Tom Selleck. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:15.

123: The Houses October Built (2014)

This week the Hack or Slash team wraps up their haunted house romp by unpacking The Houses October Built (2014). The group discusses the appeal of zombie paintball, dissects the survival strategy for being buried alive, and stresses the importance of strip club etiquette. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:07.

122: The House of the Devil (2009)

This week the Hack or Slash team breaks out the candles and pentagrams to review The House of the Devil (2009). The group delineates the difference between 80's nostalgia and authenticity, appreciates the character stylings of mumblegore, and finds out who among them can't be trusted in someone else's home. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:43.

119: Night of the Living Dead (1968 vs 1990)

This week the Hack or Slash team examines Night of the Living Dead (1968) and compares it to Tom Savini's 1990 remake. The group looks back at the historical impact of the original, examines how Savini's war experience impacted his work in film, and ponders whether vampires are just sexy zombies. This episode contains spoilers.

118: Creepshow (1982)

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out the horror anthology Creepshow (1982). The group exchanges sand burial tactics, discusses the power of lighting, and debates the differences between roach species. This episode contains spoilers.

117: Hell Fest (2018)

This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off their 2020 Hell-o-ween lineup with Hell Fest (2018). The group compares haunts to horror theme parks, unpacks the power of gut punch endings, and questions the need for scare actor safe words. This episode contains spoilers.

116: Antebellum (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash team unpacks the complexities of the newly released Antebellum (2020). The group discusses ride sharing safety tips, examines the parallels between our country's past and present, and wonders how Skype managed to let Zoom pass them by. This episode contains spoilers.

115: Maniac (1980 vs 2012)

This week the Hack or Slash team braces for shocking gore as they compare Maniac (1980) to its 2012 remake. The group considers revising their gore scales, ponders the scare factor of Elijah Wood, and debates the effectiveness of POV filmmaking. This episode contains spoilers.

114: Phantasm (1979)

This week the Hack or Slash team puts on their funeral attire to check out Phantasm (1979). The group explores the anatomy of an ending, examines the power of a good soundtrack, and debates the appeal of cemetery shenanigans. The group also learns why Alexis hates the name Jody, and Kris schools the group on the difference between Ewoks and Jawas. This episode contains spoilers.

113: Child's Play 2 (1990)

This week the Hack or Slash team dusts off a classic franchise and checks out Child's Play 2 (1990). The group looks back on the creepy dolls they've owned, debates how conclusive slasher endings can be, and learns Paris is a Chucky Truther. This episode contains spoilers.

112: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 vs 2006)

This week the Hack or Slash team compares the 1977 classic The Hills Have Eyes to its 2006 remake. The group examines Wes Craven's approach to retelling the same story, discusses best practices for refueling your car, and unpacks what it means to have a Classic Craven Ending™. This episode contains spoilers.

111: Final Destination 2 (2003)

This week the Hack or Slash team reconnects with their gusty friend Death-Death™ as they break down Final Destination 2 (2003). The team discusses the inevitability of death, ponders the safety hazards found in gas stations, and learns more about the bounciness of road logs. This episode contains spoilers.

110: Ready or Not (2019)

This week the Hack or Slash team unpacks the 2019 film Ready or Not. The team breaks down the likability of Monopoly, questions the driving factor behind satanic panic in horror, and Ryan starts the movement to #FreeTheGoats. This episode contains spoilers.

109: Fright Night (1985 vs 2011)

This week the Hack or Slash team busts out the vampire lore as they break down the 1985 cult classic Fright Night and compare it to the 2011 remake. The group debates the comedic value of vampires, reflects on the quality of vampiric glow ups, questions equal opportunity employment policies for familiars, and discovers one among them is a believer. This episode contains spoilers.

108: HOST (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash team blocks out their calendars for an hour-long Zoom meeting as they unpack the Shudder exclusive, HOST (2020). The team debates the plausibility of a virtual séance, unpacks the history of found footage horror, and shares their Zoom meeting pet peeves. This episode contains spoilers.

107: Cam (2018)

This week the Hack or Slash team learns about the wide world of camming as they break down CAM (2018). The group explores the destigmatization of sex workers, discusses the importance of sex-positivity, and attempts to define early 2000's film grunge. The group also looks back on their time with AOL chat rooms, debates whether a hot dog is a sandwich, Mack learns how common internet stalking is, and Alexis considers a career change. This episode contains spoilers.

106: Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988)

This week the Hack or Slash team tackles a sequel by breaking down the horror comedy Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers. The group discusses the vilification of mental illness, the weaponization of sex, and the quality of the franchise's approach to transgender representation. The group also debates the responsibility sequels have to uphold the original's legacy, unpacks the true horror of outhouses, and looks back on their own camp experiences. This episode contains spoilers.

105: The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

This week the Hack or Slash team explores the love letter to the horror genre known as The Cabin in the Woods (2012). The group debates the satisfaction of gore distribution versus average gore in a film, looks back on the roots of horror cinema, and wonders if poor underwear design is a Sigourney Weaver trademark. The group also debates the quality of generic versus name brand antagonists, Ryan shares her own creepy cellar story, and Mack schools the group on Newman O's. This episode contains spoilers.

104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

This week the Hack or Slash team rounds out their coverage of the Mystery Inc. gang by checking out the classic slasher, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). The group considers how Scary Movie and Scooby-Doo have influenced their horror opinions, breaks down the formula for slasher tropes, and looks back fondly on late 90’s fashion. The group also considers the expressiveness of eyebrows, the existence of North Carolina twang, and recognizes the common struggles of making it in New York. This episode contains spoilers.