Hack or Slash
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Recent Episodes

Nov. 15, 2024

363: Speak No Evil (2022 vs 2024)

This week we're pitting Speak No Evil (2022) against its 2024 American remake. We compare the intense social commentary present in both films, assess the delta between their character dynamics, and unpack the stark differenc…
Nov. 8, 2024

362: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

This week we’re raising the stakes with From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). We delve into the film's character dynamics, explore its intricate special effects, and reflect on the persistent themes in Quentin Tarantino’s writing. Thi…
Nov. 1, 2024

361: Salem's Lot (2024)

This week we’re diving into the latest adaptation of a Stephen King classic with Salem's Lot (2024). We analyze the film's pacing and climactic scenes, critique its character development and vampire lore, and weigh it agains…
Oct. 29, 2024

360: Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

This week we’re heading back to Haddonfield with Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). We delve into its chaotic production history, dissect the contrast between the theatrical and producer’s cuts, and examine its ma…
Oct. 25, 2024

359: Re-Animator (1985)

This week we're resurrecting the horror-comedy cult classic Re-Animator (1985). We dive into its campy take on the Frankenstein trope, analyze the film's gruesome practical effects, and reflect on its legacy in 80s horror ci…
Oct. 22, 2024

358: Smile 2 (2024)

This week we’re back in theaters to check out Smile 2 (2024). We examine the evolution of its entity, critique the effectiveness of its jump scares, and analyze the performances of its central characters. In this episode's b…

Recent Blog Posts

The Case for Remakes

It is not an entirely false generalization to say that remakes are a large portion of the media we consume and see advertised (sometimes ad nauseum) every cinematic year. Very few things nowadays sprout from original IP, and the horror genre is far …

Why Anna Valery is my Favorite Character in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

The second season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has come to an end, which also brings our character’s time in France to a close. Before looking ahead to the next season, I wanted to look back on my favorite character in the show.Spoilers ah…

Even Final Girls Get Scared

It seems almost too cliché to say that living through one “unprecedented historical event” after another feels like one long horror movie. There are villains who could win, heroes who could fall, seemingly inescapable scenarios, a…

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Kris

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