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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Hack or Slash

Recent Episodes

March 27, 2025

383: Society (1989)

This week our patrons have decided we’re diving into the world of Society (1989). We examine its grotesque body horror effects, evaluate its satirical take on class warfare, and assess the impact of its climax. This episode contains spoilers,...
March 27, 2025

Monster Madness 2025: Championship Preview

This week we’re gearing up for the ultimate showdown as Monster Madness 2025 reaches its Championship Round. We compare the killing styles, survivor counts, and cultural impact of our final two contenders — Michael Myers and Ghostface — while...
March 20, 2025

382: The Final Destination (2009)

This week we're on a date with destiny as we dive into The Final Destination (2009). We discuss its chaotic and campy kills, critique the film's reliance on CGI, and analyze how it stacks up against its predecessors in the franchise. This episode...
March 18, 2025

Monster Madness 2025: Round 3 Recap

This week we’re recapping the brutality of the Salty Sixteen and looking ahead at the Angry Eight matchups in Monster Madness 2025. We dissect the shocking underdog victories, assess the tactical advantages that turned the tide, and make our...
March 13, 2025

381: Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)

This week we’re journeying to the far reaches of the galaxy with Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996). We examine the film's peculiar mix of sci-fi and horror, critique the special effects and CGI quality, and discuss the merits of Warwick Davis's...
March 13, 2025

Monster Madness 2025: Round 2 Recap

This week we’re recapping the chaos of Round 2 in Monster Madness 2025, and preview what awaits us in Round 3. We break down the battle of brute strength versus supernatural torment, analyze the mind games that could tip the scales, and question...

Recent Blog Posts

March 7, 2025

Stop Spoiling the Surprise: An Open Letter to Trailer Creators

Dear creators of movie trailers: First of all, despite what I am about to say here, I’m a big fan of your work as a whole. I am one of those people who hustles to get to a movie early for the trailers. I will gladly sit through segments feat…

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Feb. 17, 2025

Laugh, Love, Scream: Actors Who’ve Nailed Both Rom-Coms and Horror Fi…

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers — it’s the perfect time to celebrate some of the most iconic actors who’ve tackled both romantic comedies and horror films. As we prepare for our episode reviewing the romantic come…

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Feb. 14, 2025

Bloody Valentines: How to deal with heartbreak from your favorite hor…

Sometimes, love stinks. We’ve all had moments in our lives where every hint of love or Valentine’s Day spirit makes us want to swing a pickaxe at all those lucky enough to be in love. But before you decide to don a miner’s outfit …

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About the Hosts

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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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Chel

Contributor | Demonic Darling | Resident Clown Expert

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Nathan

Historian | Found Footage Fanatic | Twilight Historian

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Ripley

Staffer | Chief Brawler

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Alexis

Alumni | Gore Lover

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Ryan

Alumni | Cowardly Creeper

Reviews

Great show/ Greater people

"Love this show because they all look past the surface of the movie and pick apart societal and cultural messages and meanings to find the true depth of a movie. They have great commentary and amazing…"

FrodoBomb | April 27, 2021

Love the show and the team!!

"I love this show! I love the format and the flow of this podcast! The moderators are all so pleasant to listen to it makes me want to be friends with each one!!! Lol! Please keep up the amazing work …"

Quthaz | April 1, 2021

Great!

"So glad you guys covered Rob Zombie- I love his perspective. Great work"

Megan Bren | Jan. 8, 2021

Love this podcast

"I’m a big horror fan and this group has really interesting, nuanced takes. I like that they explore gore, add horror canon context and range in their experience with the genre."

Yoga Cyclist | Nov. 13, 2020

A Smart Listen

"Longtime listener, since 2017. Kris — awesome host. I appreciate Mack’s thoughtful contributions. They’re a mature and funny panel, and they don’t just talk about these movies on a surface level. The…"

NickName’5602 | Oct. 15, 2020

Slash!

"Hack or Slash has quickly become my favorite horror movie podcast! I’ve been catching up on the back catalog and I’m addicted. Keep up the good work, guys!"

MJ 20202 | Aug. 11, 2020

love it

"hosts keep it fun and bring up good points. been listening since last halloween. great reviews on movies i’ve seen and movies i want to see. i think y’all are doing great!"

kjhhgbjjk | June 20, 2020

🧟‍♂️🧛🏻‍♀️💀👻

"Kris = killer host! Nice job. Nice pace 😊"

Rob Bejusca | May 2, 2020

Absolute legends!

"Amazing and different takes on your favorite horror movies. Definitely worth a listen!"

BVelez1994 | Dec. 3, 2019

Awesome Pod!

"Hack or Slash is such a great podcast. It's genuine, well thought out and overall a good time! There are so many different personalities so I promise you, there's something there for everyone! I also…"

Abc816 | Sept. 25, 2018

love this

"i binged this show looking for recommendations for horror movies and i love it. dan, kris, leah, and friends are hilarious while providing great commentary. i really love this approach to horror movi…"

dubya07 | Aug. 19, 2018

Slash-tastic

"Hack or Slash is a well done podcast that doesn't limit itself in the conversation of horror movies. The crew each has a specific approach to discussing the films, which allows for each opinion to be…"

Andrew120 | Jan. 12, 2018

My favorite podcast ever!

"I absolutely love this podcast. After interacting with you all on twitter, It was really cool being able to hear all of your voices! If you enjoy an intelligent discussion with a variety of opinions …"

Ginjji | Dec. 8, 2017

"this is another great horror podcast definitely give them some love they deserve it this group chemistry is what is best part of the podcast giving us their honest opinions on horror films definitely…"

Manny Reyes | May 31, 2021

Explore the different Flavors of Horror

"I thoroughly enjoy this Podcast. Excellent banter, funny, thought provoking. no inturuping side chatter, BS meanderings . I love that each member does have their own Flavor of horror. which makes th…"

T | Nov. 10, 2021

No sleep

"I put your podcast on to try to sleep, but after about 15 minutes I’m fully invested in hearing what you think about these films! I can’t go to sleep until after the episode. You have great chemistry…"

HipsterJordan | Nov. 22, 2021

Great listen!

"I am not a horror fan myself, but I do love monster movies! This podcast is so much fun and thoughtful and takes you on a journey with some great movies with a great crew. Definitely worth the liste…"

JohnAugusto | Dec. 17, 2021

Great stuff

"You guys are the best horror movie review podcast on the internet. Funny/insightful commentary on some of my favorite horror franchises of the last 20-40 years. keep up the great work, can’t wait for…"

P Willz | Jan. 6, 2022

Great debaters

"This panel is awesome. Nobody holds back their true opinions and the assessments are usually dead on. I wish this podcast continued success and look forward to new movie reviews every day. Keep up th…"

Mwalk28 | Feb. 23, 2022

Great show

"I do like how it is broken into two portions. The conversation between podcasters is very natural. Love the show. Glad I stumbled upon it."

ClapperGal | July 2, 2022

This pod gets a Slash from me.

"Just discovered this pod and I’m hooked. Great conversation and hosts. Can’t wait to go back and listen to older eps."

Saraek1980 | Sept. 2, 2022

A great group of host

"New listener to the show. I gotta say, I’m hooked!! The way they break down each movie is just perfect. They don’t give to much information, just enough to make you want to watch the movie they are d…"

cjrollings614 | Oct. 22, 2022

HOS

"Podcast & The Whole Gang is 10/10 much love for you guys"

HorrorLover😈 | Dec. 7, 2022

HOS

"Y’all are very special to the horror community!!!"

Z33K02 | Jan. 9, 2023

My new favorite podcast

"Love the round table discussion of these movies. Kris is the best! I reached out to her about finding past content and she responsive and so kind. So much so I became a Patreon member. Continued succ…"

whatishappen80 | Jan. 20, 2023

Elite Horror Movie Podcast

"I’m quick to recommend to this long time horror fans or new ones. Huge fan of the team and the content, and their Discord community is lovely. I appreciate a section for spoilers if I haven’t seen th…"

Au Grimmus | Feb. 19, 2023

Great show!

"Hey guys and gals! Great show. Although I do not agree with some of the opinions on classic horror movies, (they are opinions for a reason), I love binge listening while I’m at work and at this point…"

LickButter | Feb. 18, 2023

This podcast is definitely a Slash!

"If you’re looking for a fun horror podcast, this is the podcast for you! The hosts all bring their own horror backgrounds to the podcast, and love the spirited debates on if a movie is worth your ti…"

Miggymack | May 10, 2023

Second to none!

"Hack or Slash is not only an expertly produced and high quality podcast, but an incredible community that feels like home! All members of the family are welcomed with open arm and the inclusion and…"

Brittany DeJoseph | May 25, 2023

Team Capsho

"Kris skillfully dissects each film, providing just enough information to pique your interest, but not so much as to spoil the viewing experience. Each episode is a balance between engaging conversati…"

Team Capsho | June 20, 2023

Five Slash Podcast!

"I thoroughly enjoy tuning in to Hack or Slash. Since I’ve started to listen to them, I have discovered other horror classics, been on a few episodes as a call in and even made a real life friendship …"

Get Reel Reviews | Aug. 20, 2023

Scary, Good Fun!

"Listening to the group come at movies with all different points of view is fun to hear. The dynamic between everyone works really well and Kris has a perfect voice for podcasts. I could listen to her…"

Not Pepper | Oct. 22, 2023

Horror Movie/Culture Reviews that SATISFY!

"Wow, and wow. If you’ve been searching for that new Podcast to indulge in (that’s something other than the worn out flavor of true crime or cooking or wellness or what have you’s) and really love all…"

BUniversal | Nov. 11, 2023

Great podcast

"Hack or Slash is by far THE best horror review podcast. I’ve listened to quite a bit of these kind of podcasts, but HOS is the only one that I continue to listen to. I like how each host gives their …"

Creatures3 | Feb. 7, 2024

People are weird…

"I had to sort the low ratings to see what the people said…all I see is low IQ. As someone who has sampled many a horror movie podcasts, this crew is what I was looking for. It’s real opinions, on th…"

Kimmyfi | May 21, 2024

One of the best podcasts of the 21st century

"Hack or Slash is a really entertaining podcast. It's reviews are very insightful, the humor is laugh-out-loud funny, it deserves nothing more than five stars."

Herbie Jack Davies | Sept. 13, 2024