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Dec. 23, 2022

250: The Mean One (2022)

This week we commemorate the holidays by checking out The Mean One (2022). We assess the quality of its cinematography, unpack its take on a Dr. Seuss classic, and debate the effectiveness of its kills. This episode contains spoilers, beginning …

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Dec. 16, 2022

249: Freaky (2020)

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Freaky (2020). We explore its iconic horror Easter eggs, unpack the sustainability of horror comedies, and debate the likability of Vince Vaughn. This episode contains spoilers, starting at 30:54. ...

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Dec. 9, 2022

248: Terrifier 2 (2022)

This week we welcome a new team member as we check out Terrifier 2 (2022). We break down Art’s brutality, debate the quality of parenting in the film, and consider the future of the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning …

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Dec. 2, 2022

247: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

This week we’re joined by a special guest to unpack A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988). We examine the changes in casting, explore the quality of practical effects, and debate the caliber of its ending. This …

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Nov. 25, 2022

246: Darkness Falls (2003)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review Darkness Falls (2003). We assess the quality of the film’s lore, dissect its approach to tooth fairy violence, and debate the quality of its antagonist. This episode …

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Nov. 18, 2022

245: The Witch (2015)

This week we’re living deliciously by checking out The Witch (2015). We break down the layers of its storytelling, unpack the trauma of its characters, and reflect on the horrors of witch hunts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:51. …

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Nov. 11, 2022

244: Barbarian (2022)

This week we’re checking out Barbarian (2022). We assess the quality of its twists, examine the approach to its villain, and dissect the transitions between its acts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:58. Sponsors This episode is...

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Nov. 4, 2022

243: Hellraiser (2022)

This week we unpack the newest take on a Clive Barker classic: Hellraiser (2022). We compare the presence of the cenobites, unpack the differences in narratives, and assess the quality of its gore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:45. …

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Oct. 28, 2022

242: Resident Evil (2002)

This week we’re checking out the final contender of the 2022 Cohost Clash: Resident Evil (2002). We compare the movie to its video game source material, assess the quality of its zombies, and debate the appeal of action horror films. …

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Oct. 25, 2022

241: The Lost Boys (1987)

This week we check out the second contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: The Lost Boys (1987). We discuss the impact of teenage vampires, debate the quality of their prosthetics, and announce a giveaway for our listeners. In this episode’s …

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Oct. 21, 2022

240: The Craft (1996)

This week the patrons have chosen for us to host a Ladies Night with The Craft (1996). While recognizing its cultural impact, we unpack our own experiences dabbling in the supernatural, the nostalgia of the 90s, and dismantle high school...

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Oct. 18, 2022

239: The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

This week we welcome Vero to the the team by checking out her comfort horror film: The Return of the Living Dead (1985). We unpack the movie’s origins, delineate the Dead vs Living Dead series, and assess the quality of …

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Oct. 14, 2022

238: Halloween Ends (2022)

This week we celebrate our 5th anniversary by watching Halloween Ends (2022). We break down the treatment of its characters, reflect on the Laurie Strode and Michael Myers saga, and consider the impacts of nature versus nurture. In this episode's...

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Oct. 13, 2022

237: 5th Birthday Special - The Road to Super Spooky Con

This week we celebrate the show's fifth birthday by taking another stab at our own horror adventure. Playing a group of friends on the road to a horror convention, we work together to fight off our attackers, fumble through side-quests, …

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Oct. 12, 2022

236: Secret Window (2004)

This week we check out the first contender of our 2022 Cohost Clash: Secret Window (2004). We assess the film’s horror elements, dissect the core relationships, and discuss its parallels with The Shining. In this episode's b-side, we romanticize...

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Oct. 7, 2022

235: The Munsters (2022)

This week we’re joined by a special guest as we check out Rob Zombie’s The Munsters (2022). We assess the quality of the film’s aesthetic, compare the characters to their predecessors, and unpack the quality of its ending. In this …

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Oct. 4, 2022

234: The Blair Witch Project (1999)

This week we kick off the 2022 Spooky Season by looking back on The Blair Witch Project (1999). We examine its use of improv, assess its impact on the genre, and break down the effectiveness of its ending. In this …

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Sept. 30, 2022

233: The Loved Ones (2009)

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Loved Ones (2009). We break down the intensity of its gore, unpack the power of its emotional parallels, and discuss the narrative subtext. This episode contains …

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Sept. 23, 2022

232: Pearl (2022)

This week we head to the theater to check out Pearl (2022). We unpack the quality of its origin story, assess the power of Mia Goth’s performance, and explore how the film differentiates its intensity from X (2022). This episode …

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Sept. 16, 2022

231: Hellraiser (1987)

This week we open the box to check out Hellraiser (1987). We explore Clive Barker’s motivation to direct, unpack the iconic cenobite makeup, and assess the intensity of its gore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15. Mentioned in the...

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Sept. 9, 2022

230: Tourist Trap (1979)

This week we check out the PG-rated slasher Tourist Trap (1979). We assess the creepiness of the antagonist, sift through the film’s psychological horror, and reflect on the impact it has on the genre. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

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Sept. 2, 2022

229: Cujo (1983)

This week we kick off our Spooky Preseason with Cujo (1983). We break down the film’s corruption themes, unpack the dog performances, and highlight what’s to come in September. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:10. Mentioned in the...

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Aug. 26, 2022

228: Spree (2020)

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Spree (2020). We unpack Joe Keery’s performance, analyze the film’s tension, and assess how it compares to the value society places on social media. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

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Aug. 19, 2022

227: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

This week we head back to the theater to check out Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022). We assess the film’s use of comedy, critique its depiction of cellphone flashlights, and lament the struggle of toxic friend groups. This episode contains spoilers,...

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