Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

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 reshapes the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:05.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieThe Purge: Anarchy (2014)⁠Related Episodes096: The Purge (2013)086: A Quiet Place (2018)110: Ready or Not (2019)⁠343: A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)438: 31 (2016)447: Obsession (2025)Main EpisodeThe Purge: Anarchy Interview: James DeMonaco⁠The Punisher (2004)Escape from New York (1981)The Hunger Games (2012)Fear the Walking DeadAmerican History X (1998)Support the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieOddity (2024)Main EpisodeInterview with Damian McCarthyHow Olin Lost His EyeSupport the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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 central antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:37.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieObsession (2025)Related Episodes298: Hereditary (2018)248: Terrifier 2 (2022)Main EpisodeObsession’s Filmmaker Takes Horror to the Next Scary LevelTogether (2025)Twilight (2008)Wayne’s World (1992)The Housemaid (2025)Aventura feat. Judy Santos — “Obsesión”Special ThanksWe want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possibleMusic Credits"Hack or Slash" by Daniel StapletonSupport the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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 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.Mentioned in the EpisodeThe Haus of Luce on YouTubeHaus of Luce on InstagramThe Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935 by Haus of LuceThe Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935Twilight (2008)The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)The Revenant (2015)Forever Twilight in Forks FestivalThe Forks Washington Twilight ConnectionSupport the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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 performances, and debate how its tone turns backwoods grime into cult appeal. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:31.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the Movie The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)Related Episodes020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 152: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)Main Episode The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre HL Exclusive: Writer/Director Kim Henkel Reveals Secrets of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation'011: Black Christmas (1974) 301: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)Dazed and Confused (1993)Support the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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 episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:09.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieCritters (1986)Related Episodes072: Gremlins (1984)119: Night of the Living Dead (1968 vs 1990)198: Tremors (1990)307: The Gingerdead Man (2005)381: Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)440: Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)441: Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)Main Episode Critters How Critters, a Gremlins "knockoff," spawned a horror-comedy franchise It Came From the '80s: The Pint-Sized Terror of CrittersGremlins (1984)Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)Lilo & Stitch (2002)The MandalorianSupport the ShowWe'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 PatreonWe'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 ServerContact UsYou can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live.Special ThanksWe want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possibleMusic Credits"Hack or Slash" by Daniel StapletonSupport the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Send us Fan MailThis week we're revisiting a cornerstone of horror cinema with The Wolf Man (1941). We discuss the film's pioneering special effects, analyze the dynamic between its main characters, and consider its lasting influence on werewolf lore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:02.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieThe Wolf Man (1941)New Year, New BloodJoin our Patreon before January 31st to save 25% off your first month or year of membershipMain EpisodeUniversal Classic Monsters Limited Edition Collection [4KUHD]Wolf Man (2025)The Quarry [Video Game]An American Werewolf in London (1981)The Werewolf of London (1935)B-sideIn this week’s exclusive b-side, we sink our teeth into the rich mythology of werewolves, and explore the lore that shaped them as one of horror’s most iconic creatures.From the cinematic legacy of Universal’s The Wolfman to the modern twists found in Twilight, Underworld, and Harry Potter, we discuss how werewolves have evolved across decades of pop culture.We also debate the anatomy of werewolf transformations—two legs vs. four, classic vs. CGI—and unpack the timeless struggle of control vs. chaos that defines their monstrous appeal.Unlock it now by joining our Patreon for extended episodes, bonus content, and exclusive access to the wild world of Hack or Slash!Support the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re taking a boat ride to New York City with Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan. We discuss the absurdity of the film's plot, the mishandling of Jason in a city setting, and the film's questionable production choices. In this episode's b-side, we delve into the requirements of U.S. Navy swim qualifications, question the franchise's consistency, and speculate on a potential reboot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:08.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieWatch on Prime VideoOther Streaming OptionsMain EpisodeDiscussion | Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)Crystal Lake Memories - BookCrystal Lake Memories: Complete History of Friday the 13th [Blu-ray]Complete Friday the 13th Collection [Blu-ray]Friday the 13th - 8 Movie Collection [Limited Edition Steelbook]Previous Episodes127: 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)B-sideJohn Wayne - Swimming LessonSupport the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton