Hack or Slash – A Horror Movie Review Podcast
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About the podcast
Each week a panel of horror fans discuss horror movies past and present. We believe horror is for everyone, regardless of how familiar you are with the genre, or which flavor of fear you fancy most. We dissect new releases, compare originals to reboots, and tell you whether or not the movies are a hack (a waste of time) or a slash (totally killer - pun intended).
Episodes 416
Crystal Lake | Ep. 2: Part II
Send us Fan MailUpdateHey, Slashers! Before we get started, we wanted to give you a quick programming update.Unfortunately, an unexpected emergency this week disrupted our plans to bring you our full Crystal …
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Update
Hey, Slashers! Before we get started, we wanted to give you a quick programming update.
Unfortunately, an unexpected emergency this week disrupted our plans to bring you our full Crystal Lake series review today. Everyone is okay, but we weren't able to get the episode ready in time.
We still wanted to make sure you had something to enjoy, so today we're sharing our recap and discussion of Episode 2 of Crystal Lake, originally recorded for our Patreon subscribers.
Our full series review will be coming later this week. Thanks so much for your patience and understanding, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
Crystal Lake | Ep. 2: Part II
This week we’re unpacking Crystal Lake (2026), Episode 2: “Part II.” We explore Pamela’s growing bond with Grace, dissect the seminar leader’s manipulation, and investigate the Argonaut clues buried in her fragmented memories. We also debate Jason’s possible return and trace the episode’s callbacks to the original films.
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Previously on Crystal Lake
Episode 1: Camp Crystal [RECAP]
Up Next on Crystal Lake
Episode 4: A New Beginning [RECAP]
Related Episodes
027: Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
167: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
213: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
295: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
348: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
367: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
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Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton
2026 Spooky Season Recap
Send us Fan MailThis week we're recapping our 2026 Spooky Season. We revisit our Halloween celebrations, compare the horror movies and television that defined October, and confess our questionable seasonal …
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This week we're recapping our 2026 Spooky Season. We revisit our Halloween celebrations, compare the horror movies and television that defined October, and confess our questionable seasonal purchases. We also celebrate our favorite games, books, and music while looking ahead to the horror releases closing out 2026.
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Related Episodes
466: Carrie (2026) | Episode 1: First Period
469: Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Crystal Lake | Episode 1: Camp Crystal
31 Days of Horror | 2026 Kickoff
Halloween: The Game | First Impressions
Main Episode
Bratz x The Craft Collector Dolls Reimagine the Coven From the 1996 Cult Classic
POP MART Chucky Franchise Series Figurines - Blind Boxes
Dead Man's Bones Unveil First New Song in 17 Years
Dead Man's Bones: Lost in the Night
Untangling the Halloween Franchise: Every Timeline Explained
Halloween: The Game | Pre-launch Preview
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Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re resurrecting Halloween: Resurrection (2002). We revisit Laurie Strode’s fate, dissect the film’s internet spectacle, and celebrate Busta Rhymes’ showdown with Michael Myers. In …
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This week we’re resurrecting Halloween: Resurrection (2002). We revisit Laurie Strode’s fate, dissect the film’s internet spectacle, and celebrate Busta Rhymes’ showdown with Michael Myers. In this episode's b-side, we pitch horror reality shows featuring deadly dating, cooking competitions, and the Real Housewives of Horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:40.
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Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Watchalong | Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Related Episodes
125: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
301: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
360: Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
416: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Main Episode
Katee Sackhoff | Halloween Resurrection Reaction Video
Halloween: Resurrection, production and alternate endings
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
The War of the Worlds, 1938 radio drama
B-side
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)
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Annabelle (2014)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking Annabelle (2014). We dissect the quality of its scares, reflect on its influences from other iconic horror films, and debate whether its characters give this Conjuring …
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This week we’re unpacking Annabelle (2014). We dissect the quality of its scares, reflect on its influences from other iconic horror films, and debate whether its characters give this Conjuring spinoff enough soul. In this episode's b-side, we investigate the Warrens’ accounts of the real Annabelle doll and consider a visit to her haunted museum. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 18:42.
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Related Episodes
406: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
408: The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
Main Episode
How the Director of “Annabelle” Borrowed From Hitchcock to Make a Surprise Hit
Annabelle Wallis & Ward Horton Talk Annabelle and Rosemary’s Baby
The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
Final Destination, Film Series
Crystal Lake: Episode 1, “Camp Crystal”
Resident Evil (2026), Episode 465
B-side
Annabelle, The Allegedly Haunted Doll
Cause of Death Revealed for Annabelle Doll Handler Dan Rivera
Robert the Doll, Fort East Martello Museum
Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Carrie (2026): Episode 1, “First Period”
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Chapters (5)
Crystal Lake | Ep. 1: Camp Crystal
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking Crystal Lake (2026), Episode 1: “Camp Crystal.” We examine Linda Cardellini’s portrayal of Pamela Voorhees, debate the circumstances surrounding Jason’s drowning, and …
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This week we’re unpacking Crystal Lake (2026), Episode 1: “Camp Crystal.” We examine Linda Cardellini’s portrayal of Pamela Voorhees, debate the circumstances surrounding Jason’s drowning, and dissect the premiere’s bloody turn into survival horror.
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Related Episodes
027: Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
167: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
213: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
295: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
348: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
367: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
Main Episode
Friday the 13th Prequel Series “Crystal Lake” Premieres October 15 on Peacock
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)
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Bride of Chucky (1998)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re resurrecting Bride of Chucky (1998). We celebrate Jennifer Tilly’s Tiffany, dissect the film’s Bride of Frankenstein parallels, and marvel at its practical doll effects. In this …
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This week we’re resurrecting Bride of Chucky (1998). We celebrate Jennifer Tilly’s Tiffany, dissect the film’s Bride of Frankenstein parallels, and marvel at its practical doll effects. In this episode's b-side, we debate horror’s most toxic relationships and where mutual dysfunction gives way to manipulation. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:09.
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Main Episode
NECA’s Life-Size Chucky and Tiffany Replica Dolls
394: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
B-side
320: Paranormal Activity (2007)
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Carrie (2026) | Episode 1: First Period
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking Carrie (2026), Episode 1: “First Period.” We dissect the premiere’s documentary-style framing, explore its reimagined mother-daughter dynamic, and examine how modern …
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This week we’re unpacking Carrie (2026), Episode 1: “First Period.” We dissect the premiere’s documentary-style framing, explore its reimagined mother-daughter dynamic, and examine how modern bullying amplifies Carrie’s humiliation. We also connect its Stephen King Easter eggs and consider where Flanagan might take the series next. This episode contains spoilers.
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Main Episode
This ‘Carrie’ has the bloody prom scene, but it adds a modern horror: social media
The Dark Tower, Stephen King’s book series
East of Eden, John Steinbeck’s novel
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Resident Evil (2026)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re reviewing Resident Evil (2026). We examine how Zach Cregger recreates survival-horror gameplay, unpack Austin Abrams’ frantic everyman performance, and dissect the film’s …
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This week we’re reviewing Resident Evil (2026). We examine how Zach Cregger recreates survival-horror gameplay, unpack Austin Abrams’ frantic everyman performance, and dissect the film’s practical creature effects and body horror. In this episode's b-side, we consider which games should be adapted to film next. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:17.
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Related Episodes
137: The Thing (1982 vs. 2011)
299: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023)
Main Episode
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Features a 2,000 Pound Practical Monster Puppet Built By a SFX Legend
The Right Way to Adapt a Video Game
Resident Evil Q&A: Director Zach Cregger Shares Inspirations and a New Film Teaser
B-side
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31 Days of Horror | 2026 Kickoff
Send us Fan MailWe interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for a special bulletin from WHOS-13 Television.Spooky Season has officially begun, and Kris and Chel are kicking off Hack or Slash’s 2026 31 …
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We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for a special bulletin from WHOS-13 Television.
Spooky Season has officially begun, and Kris and Chel are kicking off Hack or Slash’s 2026 31 Days of Horror celebration with a trip back to the glory days of Blockbuster runs, late-night horror movies, sleepovers, trick-or-treat candy, and the memories of being a baby horror fan.
This year’s month-long celebration is built around nostalgia, with themed programming every day of October, community watch parties, gaming marathons, late-night hangouts, and a brand-new interactive tracker at WHOS-13.TV.
Tune in for a full rundown of this year’s calendar, learn how to track and share your 31 Days of Horror record, and get the broadcast schedule for everything happening across the Hack or Slash community this October.
Use our 2026 31 Days of Horror Tracker Here
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Buddy (2026)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re reviewing Buddy (2026). We dissect its collision of ’90s children’s television and graphic horror, explore Buddy’s need for love as a form of control, and praise Keegan-Michael …
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This week we’re reviewing Buddy (2026). We dissect its collision of ’90s children’s television and graphic horror, explore Buddy’s need for love as a form of control, and praise Keegan-Michael Key’s emotional range. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:33.
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Main Episode
Casper Kelly dives into the darkness of kids’ television with ‘Buddy’
The Black List Interview: Casper Kelly on BUDDY
The Banana Splits Movie (2019)
B-side
ALF
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The ’90s Horror Kid Starter Pack
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re building the ’90s Horror Kid Starter Pack. We revisit the movies that scared us too young, retrace the video-store rituals that shaped our tastes, and celebrate the books …
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This week we’re building the ’90s Horror Kid Starter Pack. We revisit the movies that scared us too young, retrace the video-store rituals that shaped our tastes, and celebrate the books, television, games, and toys that made horror feel like a childhood lifestyle.
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Halloween: The Game | First Impressions
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking our first impressions of Halloween: The Game (2026). We examine how Haddonfield captures the atmosphere of the original film, dissect how playing Michael and the …
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This week we’re unpacking our first impressions of Halloween: The Game (2026). We examine how Haddonfield captures the atmosphere of the original film, dissect how playing Michael and the civilians reshapes the asymmetrical horror formula, and assess how Michael’s story expands the events of Halloween. We also weigh the game’s launch-week bugs, controversial closet mechanic, and long-term potential as the community learns how to play.
Mentioned in the Episode
461: Halloween: The Game | Pre-launch Preview (2026)
Halloween: Everything You Need to Know About IllFonic’s New Horror Game Starring Michael Myers
IllFonic Pulls Halloween: The Game’s Closet Minigame After “Major Oversight”
Halloween: The Game — Story Mode
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Halloween: The Game | Pre-launch Preview
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re previewing Halloween: The Game (2026). We unpack IllFonic’s approach to single-player and asymmetrical horror, explore how the game recreates Haddonfield and Michael Myers, and …
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This week we’re previewing Halloween: The Game (2026). We unpack IllFonic’s approach to single-player and asymmetrical horror, explore how the game recreates Haddonfield and Michael Myers, and assess whether its customization and gameplay systems can give the experience lasting power.
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Watch the Day 1 Gameplay Live Stream
Related Episodes
325: Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)
020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Main Episode
Halloween: The Game Launch and Early Access
Halloween: The Game — Official News and Updates
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game
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2026 Spooky Season Preview
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re previewing Spooky Season 2026. We revisit the horror memories that shaped us, preview the movies and franchises returning to our lineup, and unpack our plans for Halloween: The …
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This week we’re previewing Spooky Season 2026. We revisit the horror memories that shaped us, preview the movies and franchises returning to our lineup, and unpack our plans for Halloween: The Game and Crystal Lake. We also spotlight our community’s 31 Days of Horror themes, and share the spooky-season reviews we’re anticipating most.
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Summerween Memories & What Comes Next
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re gathering for the Summerween Bondfire. We revisit standout moments from the season, celebrate the community shenanigans that fueled Camp Hack or Slash, and answer listener …
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This week we’re gathering for the Summerween Bondfire. We revisit standout moments from the season, celebrate the community shenanigans that fueled Camp Hack or Slash, and answer listener questions about horror crushes, movie-watching habits, and films we wish we could experience again for the first time. We also look ahead to spooky season, preview upcoming movies and franchise throwbacks, and tease our first experiments with horror games and television coverage.
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Our Definitive Jason Voorhees Ranking
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re ranking every version of Jason Voorhees. We break down thirteen incarnations of Crystal Lake’s most infamous killer, scoring each on his look, presence, creativity, and brutality …
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This week we’re ranking every version of Jason Voorhees. We break down thirteen incarnations of Crystal Lake’s most infamous killer, scoring each on his look, presence, creativity, and brutality before combining our wildly different opinions into one definitive ranking. From Sackhead Jason and the original hockey mask to undead Jason, the feral 2009 reboot, and the chrome-plated absurdity of Uber Jason, we debate which versions best capture the icon, revisit the kills that defined them, and reckon with a final ranking that surprises even us.
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Ranking Summer Camp Slashers
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re ranking Summer Camp Slashers. We debate which killers deserve legendary status, defend unforgettable camp icons against modern challengers, and sort twelve slashers into four …
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This week we’re ranking Summer Camp Slashers. We debate which killers deserve legendary status, defend unforgettable camp icons against modern challengers, and sort twelve slashers into four definitive tiers. In this episode’s b-side, we explore real-life adult summer camps, imagine a Hack or Slash meetup at Camp Crystal Lake, and tease future Summerween plans.
Create Your Summer Camp Slasher Tier List
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Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re diving into Deep Blue Sea (1999). We look back on its stacked cast, dissect its balance of creature-feature and ethical sci-fi horror, and debate how its shark approach holds up …
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This week we’re diving into Deep Blue Sea (1999). We look back on its stacked cast, dissect its balance of creature-feature and ethical sci-fi horror, and debate how its shark approach holds up against the Jaws legacy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:57.
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Related Episodes
279: Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
416: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Sharksploitation: 50 Years After Jaws (Video)
Sharksploitation: 50 Years After Jaws (Episode)
Main Episode
Sharksploitation: How Jaws Changed Horror and Shark Movies Forever
How Deep Blue Sea’s Most Shocking Death Was Created
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
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Chapters (12)
Summerween Draft | Best Summer Horror Movies
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re drafting the best summer horror movies. We define the essential ingredients of summer horror, defend our selections across six themed categories, and assemble three competing …
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This week we’re drafting the best summer horror movies. We define the essential ingredients of summer horror, defend our selections across six themed categories, and assemble three competing twelve-film rosters.
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Main Episode
Best Summer Horror Movies Draft - YouTube
Related Episodes
Episode 453: Summerween Starter Pack
Episode 401: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)
Episode 398: I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)
Episode 386: Hell of a Summer (2025)
Episode 342: The Omen (1976 vs. 2006)
Episode 337: Uncle Sam (1996)
Episode 334: In a Violent Nature (2024)
Episode 332: Summer of ’84 (2018)
Episode 292: Infinity Pool (2023)
Episode 280: The Devil’s Rejects (2005)
Episode 261: Evil Dead II (1987)
Episode 254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
Episode 244: Barbarian (2022)
Episode 241: The Lost Boys (1987)
Episode 230: Tourist Trap (1979)
Episode 227: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
Episode 217: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Episode 202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
Episode 176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)
Episode 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs. 2013)
Episode 163: Rear Window (1954)
Episode 144: Wrong Turn (2021)
Episode 138: Wrong Turn (2003)
Episode 127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
Episode 104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
Episode 102: Midsommar (2019)
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Evil Dead Burn (2026)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re firing up Evil Dead Burn (2026). We dissect its relentless practical gore, debate its tonal shift away from camp, and examine how it expands the franchise mythology. This episode …
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This week we’re firing up Evil Dead Burn (2026). We dissect its relentless practical gore, debate its tonal shift away from camp, and examine how it expands the franchise mythology. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:54.
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Summerween Starter Pack
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re building a Summerween starter pack. We define what makes a Summerween movie, recommend sweaty seasonal essentials across camps, beaches, and back roads, and map out ways to …
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This week we’re building a Summerween starter pack. We define what makes a Summerween movie, recommend sweaty seasonal essentials across camps, beaches, and back roads, and map out ways to celebrate beyond the watchlist.
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Summerween 2026: Alternate picks if you missed out on Spirit Halloween’s “Terrifier” drop
Summerween Home Décor | Official LEGO® Shop
St. Augustine Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour
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104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
112: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 vs 2006)
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176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)
152: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
280: The Devil’s Rejects (2005)
341: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
398: I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)
334: In a Violent Nature (2024)
090: The Last House on the Left (1972 vs 2009)
258: Knock at the Cabin (2023)
362: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
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The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re surviving The Purge: Anarchy (2014). We trace its leap from home invasion to citywide bloodshed, dissect its class-war commentary, and weigh how its action-thriller pivot …
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This week we’re surviving The Purge: Anarchy (2014). We trace its leap from home invasion to citywide bloodshed, dissect its class-war commentary, and weigh how its action-thriller pivot reshapes the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:05.
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Iron Lung (2026)
Send us Fan MailThis week our patrons have chosen for us to step aboard Iron Lung (2026). We dissect Markiplier’s self-financed bottle-movie ambition, evaluate Simon’s claustrophobic survival arc, and debate …
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This week our patrons have chosen for us to step aboard Iron Lung (2026). We dissect Markiplier’s self-financed bottle-movie ambition, evaluate Simon’s claustrophobic survival arc, and debate whether the film’s slow-burn pacing sharpens or softens its cosmic horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:44.
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Backrooms (2026)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking Backrooms (2026). We dissect its liminal-space atmosphere, debate its trauma-driven emotional core, and weigh how its nineties found-footage framing reshapes …
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This week we’re unpacking Backrooms (2026). We dissect its liminal-space atmosphere, debate its trauma-driven emotional core, and weigh how its nineties found-footage framing reshapes internet-born horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:04.
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Hokum (2026)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re exploring Hokum (2026). We dissect the efficacy of its atmosphere, debate the quality of its layered plot, and weigh how Adam Scott’s performance shapes a compellingly abrasive …
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This week we’re exploring Hokum (2026). We dissect the efficacy of its atmosphere, debate the quality of its layered plot, and weigh how Adam Scott’s performance shapes a compellingly abrasive horror lead. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:33.
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Oddity (2024)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken’s dual performance sharpens the film’s grief …
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This week we’re unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken’s dual performance sharpens the film’s grief, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35.
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Obsession (2025)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking Obsession (2025). We examine how the One Wish Willow turns longing into control, praise Inde Navarrette’s unnerving performance, and assess how the film unravels its …
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This week we’re unpacking Obsession (2025). We examine how the One Wish Willow turns longing into control, praise Inde Navarrette’s unnerving performance, and assess how the film unravels its central antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:37.
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Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re spotlighting The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935. We trace Lily Bellucci’s fan-film origin story, unpack Jake Fogg’s take on Emmett Cullen, and examine how the project pushes …
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This week we’re spotlighting The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935. We trace Lily Bellucci’s fan-film origin story, unpack Jake Fogg’s take on Emmett Cullen, and examine how the project pushes Twilight into darker horror territory. We also explore the Indiegogo campaign, preview the team’s Forks festival plans, and celebrate the kind of sanctuary they hope the film creates for Twilight fans.
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The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935 by Haus of Luce
The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
Forever Twilight in Forks Festival
The Forks Washington Twilight Connection
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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)
Send us Fan MailThis week we're unpacking The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995). We trace its messy production history, praise Matthew McConaughey and Renée Zellweger's committed …
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This week we're unpacking The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995). We trace its messy production history, praise Matthew McConaughey and Renée Zellweger's committed performances, and debate how its tone turns backwoods grime into cult appeal. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:31.
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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)
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Critters (1986)
Send us Fan MailThis week we're checking out Critters (1986). We debate the impact of its Gremlins shadow, praise its practical Crite effects, and weigh the detriment its thin human characters. This …
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This week we're checking out Critters (1986). We debate the impact of its Gremlins shadow, praise its practical Crite effects, and weigh the detriment its thin human characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:09.
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