Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

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This week we're unwrapping Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025). We dissect the film's modern retelling of a cult classic, evaluate its blend of horror and dark comedy, and discuss the effectiveness of its take on Billy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) Main Episode Episode 191: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Dec 12

This week we're opening up The Advent Calendar (2021). We discuss the film's unique take on the cursed object trope, explore its balance of holiday spirit and psychological horror, and evaluate the development of its main character's journey. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:28. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Advent Calendar (2021) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Dec 5

This week we're unpacking Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025). We critique the film's character development and writing, assess the effectiveness of its scares, and discuss its dedication to fan service. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:26. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) Main Episode 299: Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Nov 28

This week we're commemorating Thanksgiving with Bambi: The Reckoning (2025). We discuss the film's balance of camp and horror, analyze its quality as a mutated creature feature, and debate its emotional impact. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) Main Episode Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024) Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Nov 21

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Cloverfield (2008). We discuss the impact of its found footage style, explore the complexities of the characters' relationships, and evaluate its status as a post-9/11 anxiety film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 44:52. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Cloverfield (2008) Main Episode Cloverfield Alternate Endings 36 Spooky Facts and Trivia About 'Cloverfield' (2008) Even Though I'm Godzilla's Number 1 Fan, I Still Think Cloverfield Is The Greatest Monster Movie Ever Made. Here's Why. Director Babak Anvari Teases New 'Cloverfield' Sequel: "You're Going To Get Something Amazing" Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Nov 14

This week we're embarking on a gothic journey with Frankenstein (2025). We analyze its set design and costumes, discuss the character portrayals of Victor and the Creature, and debate the impact of its deviations from the book. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 39:06. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Frankenstein (2025) Main Episode Frankenstein Movie Ending Explained Frankenstein viewers left shocked over 'unrecognisable' star's double role Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Is Flawed Because His Creature Is Not Frankenstein Scores 29.1M Views in First Week, One of 2025's Biggest Netflix Movie Debuts Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Nov 9

We're looking back at this year's Spooky Season and everything that made Hack or Slash University come alive: the watch parties, the 31 Days challenge, the chaos, the community, and the pure horror-loving joy that carried us through October. In this special public edition of Slasher Digest FM , we reflect on the magic that unfolded and share what's ahead for the months to come. Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Nov 7

This week we're unraveling the legacy of The Phantom of the Opera (1925). We analyze Lon Chaney's iconic performance, investigate the film's influence on gothic horror, and dive into the film's technical feats. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:22. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Main Episode How Lon Chaney's Makeup Transformed Hollywood Horror Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton