085: Teeth (2007)

This week the Hack or Slash team wraps up Women in Horror Month by breaking down a dark feminist comedy: Teeth (2007). The group assesses the tightrope dark comedies must walk, unpacks the lore of Vagina Dentata, and discusses the actual prominence of abstinence groups. This episode contains spoilers and features extended dialogue surrounding subject matter that may be disturbing for some listeners. Trigger warning: sexual assault.

084: Brahms: The Boy II (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash team is joined by a special guest as they head to the theater to review Brahms: The Boy II (2020). The group debates Brahm's sex appeal, looks back at the body of work Katie Homes has produced, and ponders whether creepy doll movies have run their course. This episode contains spoilers.

083: My Bloody Valentine (1981 vs 2009)

This week the Hack or Slash team expresses their love by reviewing the 1981 slasher My Bloody Valentine and pitting it against its 2009 remake. The group looks back on the horror that was early 2000's 3D marketing, realizes the creepiness of gas masks, and imagines how a modern adaptation of the film might fair in the age of online dating. This episode contains spoilers.

082: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

This week the Hack or Slash team ventures back to 1982 to review the cult classic slasher The Slumber Party Massacre. The group examines double standards women have faced in the film industry, ponders whether lush carpeting is a privilege, and debates the purpose of washcloths in their showering workflows. Alexis questions the popularity of E.T. with today's youth, and Ryan begins the hunt for an 80's slasher Kris won't like. This episode contains spoilers.

081: Creep (2014)

This week the Hack or Slash team hits up Netflix to review the 2014 film Creep. The group recalls the sketchiness of Craigslist ads, ponders the normalcy of tubby time, and contests the appropriate ways to consume fruit. This episode contains spoilers.

080: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976 vs 2014)

This week the Hack or Slash team examines the 1976 film The Town That Dreaded Sundown and its 2014 meta-sequel by the same title, both of which are centered around the real-life tragedy that befell Texarkana in 1946. The group looks back on the origins of proto-slashers, realizes the liberties film can take with historical "facts", and comes to the conclusion the real horror was attempting to drive in the rain in 1946. Ryan also rants about the pronunciation of Arkansas, and Kris and Alexis question Ryan Murphy's ability to seal the deal on the projects he starts. This episode contains spoilers.

079: High Tension (2005)

This week the Hack or Slash team gets deep and deeply disturbed as they explore High Tension (2005). The group explores the impact context from life experiences can have on the audience perspective, ponders the intricacies of non-linear storytelling, and discusses the painful path some may face on the journey to coming out. Alexis and Kris wonder how soon is too soon to watch creepy material with someone you've just started dating, and Mack makes an important element of his life "podcast official". This episode contains spoilers.

078: 30 Days of Night (2007)

This week the Hack or Slash team finally gets down with vampires by unpacking 30 Days of Night (2007). The group reflects on the history of vampires in cinema, debates what a vampire version of "The Walking Dead" would be called, and ponders how vampires groom themselves. This episode contains spoilers.

077: The Grudge (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off the new year by reviewing the newly released remake of The Grudge. The group reflects on the rise of supernatural spirit flicks, dissects the impact of a simple sound, and wonders what Sarah Michelle Gellar's up to these days. This episode contains spoilers.

This week the Hack or Slash team reflects on the ground covered in 2019 and sets plans for the future. The group looks back on the 43 films covered and ranks their Top 4 picks in categories like kills, endings, new releases, and disappointments. This episode contains spoilers.

075: New Year's Evil (1980)

This week the Hack or Slash team prepares for the new year by checking out an appropriately themed film: New Year's Evil (1980). The group examines what makes this 80's slasher different from its competition, ponders the intricacies of Facebook birthday etiquette, and hears Ryan's stance on why hotels aren't safe. This episode contains spoilers.

074: Krampus (2015)

This week the Hack or Slash team wishes everyone Season's Greetings and Salutations by reviewing Krampus (2015), a film which brings an anthropomorphic goat-demon to life on the big screen. The team learns more about the origins of Krampus, attempts to dissect the meaning of its ending, and learns a little too much about the appeal of Gingerbread Men. This episode contains spoilers.

073: Black Christmas (2019)

This week Kris and Ryan unpack the newly released third coming of a classic slasher, Black Christmas. The team compares this entry to its predecessors, questions the effectiveness of echo chambers in cinema, and reflects on the impact our society has on the reboots of our favorite classics. This episode contains spoilers.

072: Gremlins (1984)

This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off their December lineup with the seminal holiday classic Gremlins (1984), a film that serves as a cautionary tale illustrating how glib disregard prefaces pandemonium. The team debates whether tragedy belongs in comedy, educates Alexis on the power of a microwave, and chooses their favorite gremlins. This episode contains spoilers.

071: The Babadook (2014)

This week the Hack or Slash team explores The Babadook (2014), a cerebral horror film depicting what exists at the intersection of grief, mental illness, and an unexpected LGBTQ+ icon. The team identifies their thresholds for screaming children, laments poor sound mixing in horror films, and pours one out for the Good Boy Bugsy. This episode contains spoilers.

070: ThanksKilling (2009)

This week the team celebrates the upcoming holiday by reviewing a campy tale of a homicidal turkey: ThanksKilling (2009). The team distinguishes the difference between comedy and tone-deafness, questions the necessity of a top-billed porn star in a low-budget film, and ponders whether film school is actually worth it. This episode contains spoilers.

069: The Faculty (1998)

This week the Hack or Slash team gets jacked up with a 1998 sci-fi horror film, The Faculty. The group reflects on the blockbuster cast, looks back on Josh Hartnett's disheveled hair, and wonders if aliens taking over would really be such a bad thing. This episode contains spoilers.

068: House of Wax (1953 vs 2005)

This week the Hack or Slash team conducts another new versus old comparison by pitting the 1953 "House of Wax" against a 2005 film that happens to hold the same title. The group looks back on the career of Vincent Price, reminisces on the age of Nokia cellphones, and wonders how guilty they should feel for rooting for the bad guy. This episode contains spoilers.

067: Hell Night (1981)

This week the Hack or Slash team dives into Shudder to check out a Linda Blair slasher: Hell Night (1981). The group attempts to assess the point we hit peak Linda Blair, debates whether we should see beheadings in cinema, and ponders what level of talking is acceptable during a movie. This episode contains spoilers.

066: Halloween II (1981)

This week the Hack or Slash team looks back at the original second-coming of Michael Myers and unpacks Halloween II (1981). The group examines Michael's increased brutality, contests the reasonability of Dr. Loomis and his antics, and pours one out for poor Ben Tramer. This episode contains spoilers.