Episodes

This week the gang’s back together to check out They/Them (2022). We uncover the director’s push for authentic representation, break down the film’s emotional punches, and ponder the success of its ending. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we break down The Blob (1958) and compare it to its 1988 remake. We explore the differences in each film’s theme, assess the quality of their blob effects, and assess the scale of their destruction. This episode contains …

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Skeleton Key (2005). We break down the plot misdirects, assess the likability of its characters, and ponder the coldness of hospice. This episode contains spoilers, beginning …

This week we head to the theater to check out NOPE (2022). We unpack the layers of its plot, ponder the power of a spectacle, and explore Jordan Peele’s mark on sci-fi. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:09. Mentioned …

This week we prep for Shark Week by checking out Jaws 3-D (1983). We reflect on the franchise’s tonal change, assess the effectiveness of its 3-D components, and break down the impact of its shark. This episode contains spoilers, beginning …

This week we bare our fangs as we check out A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014). We break down the film’s approach to violence, unpack its use of black and white cinematography, and assess the quality of its …

This week we pack our camping gear and check out Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989). We break down the film’s approach to gore, unpack the fast-tracked production process, and assess the quality of its wigs. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we head back to the theater to check out The Black Phone (2022). We assess the quality of the performances, break down the source of its tension, and consider how local tragedies impact their communities. This episode contains …

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to revisit Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006). We unpack its approach to slasher meta, uncover easter eggs from other horror properties, and assess its comedic …

This week we’re commemorating the 54th anniversary of Rosemary’s Baby (1968). We examine the film’s approach to gaslighting, assess the quality of its ending, and ponder how a modern remake would fair. This episode contains spoilers, beginning...

In this bonus episode, Kris and Paris are joined by actor Vardaan Arora to commemorate Pride and explore the subject of camp within horror. We learn more about Vardaan’s connection to horror, unpack how our lived experiences have primed us …

This week we explore an alternative take on a historic murder case by checking out Lizzie (2018). We assess the film’s slow burn pacing, unpack the theories behind the case, and discuss where this film falls within the genre. This …

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the us to review Urban Legend (1998). We unpack the film’s whodunnit quality, break down the legends it references, and assess the quality of its performances. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we commemorate the halfway to Halloween mark by checking out Pumpkinhead (1988). We assess the quality of the creature design, unpack the unexpected tugs at our heartstrings, and reflect on the morality of vengeance. This episode contains...

This week we revisit an iconic franchise by checking out Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). We explore the maturation of Tommy Jarvis, assess the logistics of its setting, and reflect on the chronology of Jason Voorhees. This episode …

This week we look back at the start of the slasher sub-genre by checking out Peeping Tom (1960). We break down the approach to a sympathetic killer, assess the influence the film has had on horror, and examine the power …

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for us to review The Descent (2005). We assess the film’s atmosphere, unpack the chemistry between its characters, and ponder the quality of its plot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at …

This week we unleash our inner werewolves by checking out The Howling (1981). We assess the quality of its practical effects, break down its approach to lycanthropy, and ponder the Venn diagram between werewolves and sex cults. This episode contains...

This week we hedge our bets and check out Bunnyman (2011). We assess the likability of its characters, question the logic the movie presents, and ponder what an Easter Quokka would be like. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:50. …

This week we fall down the well to check out The Ring (2002). We contemplate the film’s impact on American horror, assess how well its aged in 20 years, and ponder the effectiveness of its scares. This episode contains spoilers, …

This week the Hack or Slash patrons have voted for the us to review REC (2007). We assess the quality of its shaky cam, compare it to its American cousin Quarantine (2008), and debate the feasibility of its ending. This …

This week we head back to the theater to check out Ti West’s X (2022). We discuss the inspiration it took from iconic horror films, rejoice in the craftsmanship of its gore, and unpack the impact of its ending. This …

This week we head to the theater to check out Umma (2022). We unpack the layered undercurrents the film presents, break down the dynamics of generational divides, and share the personal connections the film stirred for us. This episode contains...

This week we’re revisiting Stephen King by checking out Pet Sematary (1989). We assess the quality of its performances, unpack the larger themes at play, and identify how it ties into King’s literary universe. This episode contains spoilers,...