All in Movie Reviews

144: Wrong Turn (2021)

This week the Hack or Slash team laces up their hiking boots as they explore the newly released Wrong Turn (2021). The group assesses the movie's departure from its original antagonists, breaks down the maturity of its growth, and debates the appeal of communes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:39.

143: Insidious (2010)

This week the Hack or Slash team travels in to the Further to unpack Insidious (2010). The group discusses James Wan's knack for lucrative franchises, assesses the luxury of demon abodes, and ponders how to list a haunted house on Zillow. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 19:55.

142: Happy Death Day (2017)

This week the Hack or Slash team puts on their quantum physics caps to check out Happy Death Day (2017). The group breaks down the film's character development, analyzes its surprisingly emotional moments, and hotly contests the quality of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:12.

141: Valentine (2001)

This week the Hack or Slash watches Cupid draw back his bow in Valentine (2001). The group breaks down the slasher formula, denounces middle school vendettas, and reflects on their feelings towards Katherine Heigl. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:39.

140: Dead Alive (1993)

This week the Hack or Slash team bust out the vomit bags to experience the mayhem of Dead Alive (1993). The group breaks down the intensity of its gore, discusses the ways their appetites were impacted by the film, and identifies a missed opportunity for a 90's zombie boy band. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:15.

139: Oculus (2013)

This week the Hack or Slash team peers through the looking glass to review Mike Flanagan’s Oculus (2013). The group learns about “The Caputo Effect”, debates the quality of the film’s distorted perspective, and analyzes their furniture preferences. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:35.

138: Wrong Turn (2003)

This week the Hack or Slash team gets in the road tripping spirit by checking out Wrong Turn (2003). The group discusses the perpetuation of negative Appalachian stereotypes, ponders the long term effects of cannibal digestion, and breaks down the perils the cast and crew faced during production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:33.

137: The Thing (1982 vs 2011)

This week the Hack or Slash team honors John Carpenter's birthday by breaking down The Thing (1982) and its 2011 prequel. The group assesses the quality of practical effects, dives into the depths of the 1982 cinematography, and explores the common ground between The Thing and Among Us. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 49:27.

136: House of 1,000 Corpses (2003)

This week the Hack or Slash team explores the beginning of Rob Zombie’s film career by checking out his directorial debut, House of 1,000 Corpses (2003). The group debates the quality of Sheri Moon’s performance, examines its parallels with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), and discusses best fueling practices on road trips. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 45:50.

135: Jack Frost (1997)

This week the Hack or Slash team kicks off 2021 by checking out the winter comedy Jack Frost (1997). The group breaks down its parallels to Thankskilling and Child's Play, questions the toxicity of antifreeze, examines the variety in Shannon Elizabeth's career, and gets schooled by Mack on snowman facts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:25.

134: 2020 Recap

In this episode the Hack or Slash team reflects on the hot mess that was 2020. The group looks back on the work accomplished this year, highlights standout movies and characters, and sets goals for 2021. This episode contains various spoilers for films covered throughout the year.

133: Black X-mas (2006)

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates the holiday season by reviewing Black X-mas (2006). The group explores the impact of studio interference, debates the likability of Lacey Chabert, and learns how dangerous icicles can truly be. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:06.

132: P2 (2007)

This week the Hack or Slash team embraces the holiday spirit by unwrapping the Christmas Eve film P2 (2007). The group laments the struggle of carrying bags, debates whether there's an acceptable intersection of creepy and attractive, and learns how personal hydration can mean personal defense. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:43.

131: Puppet Master (1989)

This week the Hack or Slash team taps into their questionable psychic powers as they check out Puppet Master (1989). The group debates the validity of psychics, ponders the bonds puppeteers have with their puppets, and discovers the inspiration behind a product called the Monster Bra. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:09.

130: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

This week the Hack or Slash team dives into the minds of serial killers as they review The Silence of the Lambs (1991). The group explores the film's fidelity to the novel, assesses the reputation of its impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and discusses the perserverance of women in spite of misogyny. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 44:29.

129: Saw III (2006)

This week the Hack or Slash team is joined by a special guest as they assess Saw III (2006). The group questions the feasibility of the film's traps, ponders the cleanliness of pork processing, and tries to nail down Jigsaw's alleged morality. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 45:48.

128: Blood Rage (1987)

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates Thanksgiving by checking out Blood Rage (1987). The group dissects the evil twin trope, laments the struggles of alcoholic parents, pinpoints the worst Thanksgiving dish, and assesses just how much good gore can redeem a movie. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:01.

127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982)

This week the Hack or Slash team meets Jason in a whole new dimension as they break down Friday the 13th Part III (1982). The group explores the evolution of Jason, debates the quality of franchise Final Girls, and learns there is such a thing has Hammock Sutra. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:30.

126: #Alive (2020)

This week the Hack or Slash team relives lockdown as they break down the South Korean film #Alive (2020), available on Netflix. The group discusses how audio dubbing influences viewing experiences, observes the power of loneliness, and identifies what makes for stellar zombie design. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:03.

125: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

This week the Hack or Slash team closes out Helloween by breaking down the highs and lows of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988). The group learns about the inconsistencies of Michael's mask, unpacks the film's problematic production, and celebrates the stellar performance of a young Danielle Harris. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:15.