Hack or Slash
Hack or Slash
Hack or Slash is a weekly horror movie review podcast comprised of five horror fans dedicated to telling you whether a movie is a hack (a t…
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Recent Episodes

Oct. 15, 2024

356: Terrifier 3 (2024)

This week we’re braving the blood-soaked mayhem of Terrifier 3 (2024). We discuss the film’s relentless gore, debate the evolution of Art the Clown’s character, and break down its jaw-dropping kills. In this episode’s b-side…
Oct. 13, 2024

355: 7th Anniversary Special - Tides of Terror: Part I

This week we’re celebrating our 7th anniversary by playing a homebrew tabletop roleplaying game of our own design: Tides of Terror. We follow a group of passengers on a luxurious cruise ship as their dream vacation turns int…
Oct. 11, 2024

354: Final Destination 3 (2006)

This week we’re diving into the chaos of Final Destination 3 (2006). We analyze the inventive kill sequences, dissect its psychological impact, and consider its cultural legacy. In this episode's b-side, we discuss about rol…
Oct. 8, 2024

353: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)

This week we’re exploring the dreamscapes of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). We break down its low body count, critique Freddy Krueger’s one-liners, and debate its place in the franchise. In this episode…
Oct. 4, 2024

352: When Evil Lurks (2023)

This week we’re venturing into the intense world of When Evil Lurks (2023). We examine the visceral intensity of its narrative, confront the film's shocking brutality, and explore the complexities of its protagonist's choice…
Oct. 1, 2024

351: Donnie Darko (2001)

This week we’re exploring the time paradox of Donnie Darko (2001). We analyze the film's blend of sci-fi and psychological horror, evaluate the performances of its star-studded cast, and discuss its religious undertones and …

Recent Blog Posts

Juggling Fear & Fun: The Paradox of Clowns in Horror

Long before the days of Stephen King’s Pennywise or Damian Leone’s Art the Clown, the clown has had a…complex relationship with our world. For centuries, even millenia, the clown; the jester; the fool; no matter what name it has …

Haunts vs. The Haunted: Facing your fears for the fun of it

There is a stark difference in experience between sitting down on your couch or in a movie theater to watch a horror movie and immersing yourselves in those horror stories at a haunted attraction (colloquially called a ‘haunt” for short)…

How to Train Your Scaredy Cat: Ways to help your non-horror friends fall in love with horror too

Do you have a scaredy cat in your life? They are the bewildering breed of humans who shudder at the thought of jump scares and immediately leave the room when you open the Shudder app on the TV.  But just because you have those people in your …

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Kris

Showrunner | Slasher Enthusiast | Twilight Historian

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Mack

Co-host | Super Fly Space Guy

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Sean

Co-host | Classic Horror Connoisseur

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Binx

Co-host | Paranormal Paramour

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Vero

Co-host | Amiga de los Muertos

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Ripley

Staffer | Chief Brawler

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Alexis

Alumni | Gore Lover

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Ryan

Alumni | Cowardly Creeper

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Nathan

Historian | Found Footage Fanatic | Twilight Historian

Chel

Contributor | Demonic Darling | Resident Clown Expert