This week the Hack or Slash team breaks down the disturbing mayhem wrecked by Art the Clown in Terrifier (2016). The group tries to identify the limits of gore, debates the intent of brutality against women in horror, and comes to the conclusion student debt is the real terrifier. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team fulfills a popular request by comparing A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), an iconic 80's slasher, to its 2010 remake. The group compares the artistic differences between Robert Englund and Jackie Earle Haley, lays plans for a Hack or Slash haunted house, debates whether height matters in a villain, and contemplates whether the 2010 remake was successful in its attempt to go dark. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team explores the latest entry in haunted house horror: Haunt (2019). The group discusses the spookiness of haunted house attractions, assesses the brutality of the on-screen kills, and learns how effective a backwards baseball cap can be at de-aging men. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team explores the 80's slasher that has scarred generations with its unexpected twist: Sleepaway Camp (1983). The group discusses the support for and against capital murder, laments over the perversion of the 80s, and observes the societal impact of films ahead of their time. The team also extends a special thank you to listener Anthony for providing trivia for this edition of Fact or Fiction. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team is divided as they assess the quality of Saw II (2005). The group ranks their favorite kills, analyzes the grunge aesthetic in early 2000's horror, and discusses the perplexing mystery of serial killer groupies. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash commemorates a spooky date by exploring the latest entry in an iconic slasher franchise: Friday the 13th (2009). The group debates the definition of a successful remake, compares the film to its wacky predecessors, and celebrates the impact of a more vicious Jason. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team heads to the theater to dissect the highly anticipated sequel, IT: Chapter Two (2019). The group explores themes of overcoming childhood trauma, appreciates the satisfaction of Stephen King adaptations, and ponders the power of words. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team is joined by Heather Wright for a crossover episode with the Nature vs Narcissism podcast to dissect the horror that befalls three backpackers in Wolf Creek (2005). The group discusses the danger of the outback, examines the real life horror of oversized spiders, and learns about the true stories that inspired the film. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team has a doozy of a day by checking out the 2010 horror comedy Tucker and Dale vs Evil. The group celebrate’s the films success in turning tropes on their heads, analyzes the nuances of comedic timing, and learns why Ryan is so familiar with hillbillies. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team is joined by a special guest as they reflect on the 2019 screen adaptation of the popular children's series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The group assesses its approach to anthology storytelling, discusses its use of allegory in its time period, and remembers the spooky stories of their youth. Ryan also educates the group on why mirrors are such a weird thing. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash breaks down a hidden slasher gem, The Burning (1981). The group compares early slasher heavyweights, commends celebrities who got their start in horror films, and ponders the future of slashers set in summer camps. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash bids farewell to two panelists while unpacking the psychological thriller/horror film, The Perfection (2019). The group debates the use of rewind, questions the intentions of the writers, and ponders the future of cerebral horror. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team brings Ryan along for the ride to review the zombie-riddled South Korean film Train to Busan (2016). The group ranks the zombie quality, breaks down the impact of subtitles on a foreign film, and contemplates who'd pick who first in case of zombie infestation. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team welcomes Mack, a special guest, to help review the 2019 summer creature feature, Crawl. The group assess the quality of the alligators, reflects on the impact of an entertaining theater experience, and unpacks the term “Florida Man”. Mack also schools the team on some Gator Facts™️. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team breaks down yet another story of a father subjecting his family to horror in a new home by reviewing the film Sinister (2012). The group dissects the spookiness of snuff films, basks in the satisfaction of a solid opening scene, and compares it to other supernatural films of its time. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates the 4th of July by reminiscing the classic 1975 summer horror film, Jaws. The group reflects on the quality of sharks in horror films, ponders which aquarium is best, and learns one among them can't swim. They also mostly repress the urge to sing "Bruce the SHARK doo-doo, doo-doo-doo." This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team examines the 1988 antics of Killer Klowns from Outer Space. The group revisits the spookiness of clowns, celebrates the effort of practical effects, and debates which clown antagonist reigns supreme in the horror genre. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team debates the quality of the second coming of Child’s Play. The group ponders the ethics of large tech companies, discusses the core changes to Chucky, and questions the latest trends in horror cinema . This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team is back at it again with a comparison of the 1979 "When a Stranger Calls" to its 2006 remake. The group questions the humanity of shock therapy, debates the tactics employed by the team behind the remake, and swaps bad luck babysitting stories. This episode contains spoilers.
This week the Hack or Slash team debates the cinematic quality of Ma (2019). The group disputes the value of nudity in horror cinema, reminisces on the struggles of teen drinking and being the new kid, and reflects on living in the aftermath of trauma and bullying. This episode contains spoilers.
