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Holiday Horror Episodes

It's the most wonderful time of the year...unless you're a horror fan. This spooky collection of Holiday Horror episodes features holiday-themed horror films to get you in the mood for spine chilling scares. Listen with your family while you're making your stuffing, trimming the tree, or planning your April Fool's pranks - just make sure you have plenty of candy on hand to keep them safe!
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, we share our...

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June 28, 2024

337: Uncle Sam (1996)

This week we’re diving into patriotic horror with Uncle Sam (1996). We dissect the film’s of camp and social commentary, assess the quality of its practical effects, and unpack its take on patriotism. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

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Feb. 9, 2024

317: Lover's Lane (2000)

This week we’re snuggling up with Lover’s Lane (2000). We dissect the film’s take on a classic urban legend, unravel its tangled narrative, and highlight Anna Faris’s debut as a faint glimmer in a murky swamp of mediocrity. This episode...

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Dec. 29, 2023

310: Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

This week the patrons have voted for us to review Anna and the Apocalypse (2017). We assess its quality as a musical, unpack its approach to a zombie apocalypse, and debate the likability of its characters. This episode contains spoilers, …

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Dec. 22, 2023

309: Better Watch Out (2016)

This week we’re commemorating the holiday season with Better Watch Out (2016). We unpack the film’s approach to its premise, assess the quality of its performances, and dissect its use of classic horror tropes. This episode contains spoilers,...

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Dec. 8, 2023

307: The Gingerdead Man (2005)

This week we’re slicing into The Gingerdead Man (2005). We dissect its quirky concept, lament its lackluster delivery, and trace its bizarre pop culture ties. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:50. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the...

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Nov. 24, 2023

305: Black Friday (2021)

This week we're braving the retail rampage in Black Friday (2021). We dissect the film’s fusion of horror and comedy, navigate the intricacies of its character development, and unpack the craftsmanship of its practical effects. This episode contains...

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Nov. 17, 2023

304: Thanksgiving (2023)

This week we’re back in the theater to check out Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving (2023). We unpack its evolution from a fake trailer, assess the quality of its gore, and debate its quality as a holiday slasher. This episode contains spoilers, …

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Jan. 7, 2022

194: The Lodge (2019)

This week we kick off 2022 by checking out The Lodge (2019). We unpack the emotion woven into its plot, assess the quality of its pacing, and discuss the power of its cinematography. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:03. …

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Dec. 25, 2021

The Rewind: Black Christmas (2019)

This week we're joined by horror podcaster Allison Broder to celebrate the holidays by rewinding Black Christmas (2019). We explore the film’s bad reputation, dissect its depiction of toxic masculinity, and explore its portrayal of the original...

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Dec. 24, 2021

191: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

This week we get into the holiday spirit by checking out Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). We break down the film’s handling of childhood trauma, unpack the surprising depth of its plot, and look back on its controversial theatrical release. …

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Nov. 25, 2021

187: Pilgrim (2019)

This week we commemorate the Thanksgiving holiday by checking out Pilgrim (2019), streaming on Hulu. We ponder global turkey consumption, explore the film's flawed prop work, and unpack the missed opportunity with one of its antagonists. This episode...

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Oct. 15, 2021

179: Halloween Kills (2021)

This week we reunite and head to the theaters to see Halloween Kills (2021).

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Oct. 5, 2021

175: Trick (2019)

This week we check out Trick (2019), streaming on Hulu.

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March 26, 2021

147: April Fool's Day (2008)

This week the Hack or Slash team checks out April Fool's Day (2008).

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