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

Jan. 10, 2025

372: The Wolf Man (1941)

This week we're revisiting a cornerstone of horror cinema with The Wolf Man (1941). We discuss the film's pioneering special effects, analyze the dynamic between its main characters, and consider its lasting influence on wer…
Jan. 3, 2025

371: Nosferatu (2024)

This week we’re entering the crypt of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024). We evaluate its gothic cinematography, analyze its approach to character development, and discuss its modern reinterpretation of a classic vampire tale. …
Dec. 31, 2024

370: 2024 Slasher's Choice Awards

This week we recap the 64 episodes we produced in 2024 and highlight the best and worst in show with the annual Slasher’s Choice Awards. We look back on the content we made throughout the year, reflect on our show’s success,…
Dec. 27, 2024

369: Y2K (2024)

This week we're winding down the year with Y2K (2024). We evaluate the film's portrayal of late 1990s culture, analyze its blend of comedy and horror, and discuss the efficacy of its nostalgic deep cuts. This episode contain…
Dec. 20, 2024

368: It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023)

This week our patrons have voted for us to unwrap It's a Wonderful Knife (2023). We analyze the film's balance of holiday spirit and slasher elements, critique the chemistry between its lead characters, and debate the effect…
Dec. 13, 2024

367: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

This week we’re taking a stab at Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993). We critique the film's disjointed narrative, discuss its bizarre take on Jason's character, and evaluate the movie's place in its franchise. This …

Recent Blog Posts

Finding Courage and Integrity through Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Julie James

As someone who has a December birthday, the end of the year has always enveloped me in a double dose of reflection. Not only for the year that’s come and gone as we anticipate a new calendar to fill with personal ambitions, but also the contem…

Like a Virgin: Kris Rojas, Black Christmas, and the Fear that Never Fades

Everyone remembers their first. The heady cocktail of excitement and anxiety, the blood, the afterglow of doing something that feels wicked and wrong yet also, somehow feeling inexplicably in love. Yes, everyone remembers their first horror movie e…

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 …

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