Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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. Mentioned in the Episode Related Episodes 240: The Craft (1996) 465: Resident Evil (2026) 466: Carrie (2026) | Episode 1: First Period 467: Bride of Chucky (1998) ...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Film Halloween: Resurrection (2002) Watchalong | Halloween: Resur...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Film Annabelle (2014) Related Episodes 142: ...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Watch the Show Crystal Lake (2026) 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: Fri...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Film Bride of Chucky (1998) Main Episode Chucky Creator Don Mancini on Why It Was...