SlashBack Cinema

If you need to get away from it all… Summerisle is waiting.This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head back to 1973 to break down The Wicker Man a folk horror classic that trades jump scares for slow-building dread… and delivers one of the most unforgettable endings in horror history.What starts as a simple missing person case quickly turns into something far more unsettling, as a devout Christian police officer finds himself trapped in a world of pagan rituals, strange traditions, and a community that’s hiding something big.Spoilers ahead  and trust us, this is one you’ll want to hear.Got thoughts on The Wicker Man?Hit us up at slashbackcinema.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show

“We’re here to chew bubblegum and podcast… and we’re all out of bubblegum.”This week on SlashBack Cinema, we finally put on the sunglasses and take a hard look at They Live the 1988 cult classic where a drifter, a shotgun, and a pair of cheap shades are all you need to expose an alien-controlled society.Neither of us had fully seen this one going in… which might explain a lot.We get into:• The most famous line that completely outgrew the film• That insane six-minute alley fight that just… keeps going• The sunglasses reveal and why it’s still one of the coolest concepts in 80s sci-fi• And whether this is actually a horror movie… or if we got completely bamboozledAlong the way, we hit John Carpenter’s legacy, Roddy Piper somehow pulling off a legit performance, and the not-so-subtle “OBEY / CONSUME” message that feels a little less like fiction now than it probably should.Put on the glasses. Things are about to look different.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Everyone's eating it. Nobody knows what it is. Nobody cares. This week on SlashBack Cinema, we're grabbing a spoon and digging into The Stuff (1985),  the cult horror where a mysterious dessert turns America into willing victims. It's a movie about capitalist consumption, addiction, and how easy it is to sell people exactly what destroys them. We get into the wild premise, the practical effects, the 80s weirdness that makes it unforgettable, and why this one hits harder now than it ever did.You ate it. It ate you backyEELEAaRz5D3ssy9P3Z8Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we channel Poltergeist...the suburban nightmare that made every flickering TV feel like a portal to hell.We dig into the behind-the-scenes madness (yes… those were real skeletons), the Steven Spielberg vs. Tobe Hooper debate, and why this movie still hits decades later, even if some of the effects are hanging on by a thread.Plus: Gen X trauma unlocked, questionable parenting decisions, and our retro 80’s Trivia focused this week on TV shows from the 1980’sThey’re here… and so are we.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head into the water with Joe Dante’s Piranha (1978) the scrappy Jaws-inspired cult classic where genetically engineered killer fish turn a quiet river into an all-you-can murder buffet. Ryan and Shanny break down the fishy action, the wild B-movie energy, and why this cult favorite still bites.Special guest Jeff Wilson joins the conversation, and we wrap things up with another round of 80s retro trivia to test your VHS-era memory.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head into the New York City sewers to revisit C.H.U.D. (1984)—aka Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers. We break down government cover-ups, toxic waste, 80s paranoia, and why this scrappy cult horror classic still has serious VHS-era bite. Is it a creature feature masterpiece…or radioactive nonsense? We give it the Stabby Score and find out.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

In this episode of SlashBack Cinema, we revisit My Bloody Valentine (1981)—the Canadian slasher that proved Valentine’s Day is a terrible time to throw a party. Set in the mining town of Valentine Bluffs, the film follows the bloody legend of Harry Warden, a pickaxe-wielding killer with a flair for the dramatic, heart-shaped candy boxes and extremely personal murder notes.This one is Quentin Tarantino's favorite slasher, and we ask the real question: does My Bloody Valentine earn its cult status—or is it just coasting on vibes, gore, and too much Valentine's Day candy?Plus, we throw it back with trivia from 1981 and give the film its official Stabby Score.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

The Greatest American Hero, a haunted house, Vietnam flashbacks, and some of the strangest creature effects of the 80s collide in House (1985). We revisit this horror-comedy cult classic to see why its chaos, charm, and VHS-era weirdness still hold up.Be sure to check out YouTube for our new podcast video format:https://www.youtube.com/@SlashBackCinemaAnd please do consider becoming a supporter of our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419299/supportSend us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we flatline with Flatliners—the glossy 90s thriller where med students stop their own hearts to see what comes next… and don’t love what follows them back (including small children who beat the snot out of you). We discuss the killer cast, iconic scenes, and why this near-death cult classic is still remembered decades later.Also in the episode, we've got a retro trivia segment! Play along and let us know how you did.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we ask the question: Ho ho ho? Or no no no? we unwrap Silent Night, Deadly Night, the controversial 1984 Christmas slasher that turned mall Santas into horror icons. From Billy’s childhood trauma and religious guilt to infamous kill scenes, protest-fueled marketing, and a body count that launched a franchise, we break down what still works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why this film refuses to stay buried under the tree.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

What happens when you really commit to being Santa?This week on SlashBack Cinema, we unwrap Christmas Evil (1980) a grimy, slow-burn (or is it no-burn??) holiday horror film that exposes the dangers of embracing your inner Santa. Naughty, nice, or completely feral… this is one weird seasonal trip. We unpack its unsettling themes, peculiar character choices, and how this overlooked gem became a cult favorite plus what makes it uniquely creepy in the Christmas horror subgenre.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Alien slugs, zombie frat boys, and Tom Atkins dropping scorched-earth one-liners. This week Shanny and Ryan pop in the cult classic Night of the Creeps. Don't forget to bring your flamethrower!  Listen in as we explain the movie’s wild concept, its standout scenes, and why it refuses to die among ’80s horror fans.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Get ready for Hack-O-Lantern (1988) A schlocky, satanic, headbanging mess packed with awkward family moments, cheap cult rituals, and enough bad acting to fill a pumpkin patch. It’s Halloween horror at its most wonderfully awful. Shanny and Ryan ask the question - How did this ever get made?Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Hey Slashers - you're officially invited to join SlashBack Cinema as we dig into 1987’s shlock-tastic horror oddity Uninvited! Not to be confused with Uninvited (2024), The Uninvited (2025), The Uninvited (2009), or even The Uninvited (1944). Nope...this is Greydon Clark’s 1987 mutant cat classic where the horror is questionable, but the unintentional comedy is off the charts. Bonus: we’ve got a special guest riding along for this one!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Sharpen those skewers--it's time to celebrate with one of the most infamous slashers of the early '80s! In this episode, we slice into Happy Birthday to Me (1981), the Canadian cult classic known for its bizarre kills and wild plot twists.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week, we’re packing up the moving truck and heading to the most infamous house on Long Island—The Amityville Horror (1979). But we’re not braving the flies, ghostly voices, and bargain-priced real estate alone! Joining us are Sean, Cathy, and Chris, the hosts of the podcast Weirder After Dark, and they're bringing their spooky expertise to the mix. We’ll sift through the jump scares, over-the-top acting, and that unforgettable swarm of flies to ask: is Amityville a horror… or a snooze?Be sure to check out the first half our conversation and the true story of the house at Amityville over at Weirder After Dark  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-the-amityville-horror-ft-slashback-cinema/id1781476284?i=1000724491796Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Summer aint over yet..join us for a tropical getaway for Lucio Fulci’s Zombie (1979) (or Zombie Flesh Eaters and also know by many other names) — the infamous Italian horror classic that brought us zombie shark-fighting, and eye-popping gore done with italian style. Join us as we break down the atmosphere, outrageous effects, and why this one still stands as a high-water mark of Euro horror.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Grab your popcorn and lock the doors, because we’re drilling into Slumber Party Massacre (1982)! And this episode’s extra special—we’re joined by film critic Margot Harrison for some killer insights. You won’t want to miss it!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

A backpacking trip gone horribly wrong, lycanthropy, and London mayhem — in this episode, we unpack the legendary transformation scenes, epic lore, and pitch-black humor of An American Werewolf in London. Bloody good time guaranteed.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

We're officially on vacation, but here's a surprise for listeners!  We pulled out one of our earliest episodes and George Lucas'ed it!  New edit!  Fresh audio clips!  Same Slashback!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week, we head to Camp Crystal Lake to unpack the movie that launched a thousand slashers (and at least a dozen sequels). Grab your sleeping bags — and maybe a machete or perhaps a bow and arrow.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Pack your bags and prep your pranks—we’re heading to Sleepaway Camp, where the kills are creative, the counselors are clueless, and the ending still shocks decades later.Also, be sure to check out the killer podcast Weirder After Dark:https://linktr.ee/Weirderafterdark?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacb58SlIkqPOtEtm4rckEx4s9vxiSPvBmIgAme6-VdtunrMtRR_izps5_a_rQ_aem_Vgjqf6QPjClPw5sBZsNt3QSend us Fan MailSupport the show

 Evil dwarves, deadly spheres, and one creepy mortician — we're exploring Phantasm (1979)! Is it a dream? A nightmare? Or something worse?Tune in for our take on the Tall Man, and why this bizarre cult classic still haunts us.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

A piano eats a girl. A head bites a butt. A cat shoots lasers from its eyes.Welcome to the bonkers, beautiful chaos that is HOUSE (1977), the Japanese horror masterpiece that defies logic and embraces madness. You may never be the same after seeing this movie.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This Tuesday, an epic demonic battle not to be missed - it's 1988's Night of the Demons vs. 2009's Night of the Demons. Only one film leaves alive. Join Shanny & Ryan for this demon double header.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Jacob’s Ladder (1990) – A descent into madness, memory, and the meaning of life.This one shook us then—and it still hits hard. We may need a chiropractic adjustment with Louis after watching this one.BONUS - SPECIAL TRIVIA GUEST THIS WEEK! Our good friend Kevin joins us for an epic head-to-head trivia battle. Grab the popcorn!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema: The Lost Boys (1987) Leather jackets. Sax solos. Vampire mullets. We're heading to Santa Carla for one of the coolest, bloodsucking cult classics of the ‘80s.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Witches, whispers, stained glass, and a Goblin score that refuses to chill— Dario Argento’s surreal masterpiece Suspiria is a sensory overload of color, chaos, and cult horror history.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head to small-town Maine for Stephen King’s Silver Bullet (1985)—a coming-of-age werewolf story packed with fireworks, fog, and a fully unleashed Gary Busey.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re wading deep into the bayou for a Swamp Thing double feature — reviewing Wes Craven’s 1982 classic and its gloriously campy sequel Return of the Swamp Thing (1989)Check out these amazingly cheesy clips!The Incredible Hulk Meets Thor:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYb0XZbHzVY&ab_channel=JoBloMovieClipsThe Captain America Pilot:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmZFhPcepnA&ab_channel=JoBloSuperheroesThe Dr. Strange pilot:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAFElwol5P4&ab_channel=robatsea2009The 1970s Spider-Man live action show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMcCt2Ag4Sg&ab_channel=KenBergSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Attention Shoppers: This week, SlashBack Cinema takes you on a one-way trip to the Chopping Mall (1986)—the only 80s horror movie where killer security robots in a shopping mall make perfect sense!See you in the food court! Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head to Perfection, Nevada for 1990’s Tremors— a creature feature throwback packed with desert chaos, underground monsters, and side of Kevin Bacon. Grab your elephant gun - it's Graboid hunting time!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

A new edit of our December conversation about Anna and the Apocalypse from 2017. Spoilers aplenty!Plus: a brand new quiz about 80s music!  Let us know if you get them all!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

 This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re breaking format to sink our teeth into The Parenting (2025)—HBO's brand-new horror comedy that nods to the horror and horror comedies of the 1980s.With a killer cast, demonic family drama, and just the right amount of camp, The Parenting channels the chaotic charm of retro horror while delivering something fresh and funny.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week we’re rolling into Critters (1986)!On this episode of SlashBack Cinema, Shanny and Ryan revisit the chaotic creature feature from 1986 that gave us furry alien murderballs, intergalactic bounty hunters, and one very resourceful pipe bomb-making kid.A special shout out to Jason R. for recommending we watch this one!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Step right up, Slashback fans—because the circus is in town!This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re diving into Killer Klowns from Outer Space  (1988), the cotton candy-coated cult classic where alien clowns invade a small town, turning people into carnival snacks.With popcorn guns, shadow puppet dinosaurs, and balloon animal bloodhounds, this movie fully embraces its campy, absurd horror-comedy energy. But does it still hold up, or is it just a stale bag of circus peanuts?Send us Fan MailSupport the show

"Do you wanna party?! It's party time!"This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re digging up Return of the Living Dead (1985)—the punk rock zombie classic.With a killer 80s punk soundtrack AND graveyard punks, this movie redefined zombie horror with pure, unhinged energy. Tune in now—send more paramedics!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re diving into Bad Taste (1987)—Peter Jackson’s ultra-low-budget, high-gore, totally insane debut! Is this cult classic a glorious splatterpiece or just plain bad taste? Tune in and find out!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re diving into Lamberto Bava’s Demons (1985)A cursed movie screening turns an audience into flesh hungry demons, and from there, it’s pure, unhinged mayhem— Glowing eyes, heavy metal, and a katana-wielding motorcycle hero—because, of course. 🇮🇹Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on Slashback we’re diving into Videodrome (1983), David Cronenberg’s mind-melting masterpiece of body horror, media paranoia, and VHS-fueled nightmares and Debbie Harry is there for the ride.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we open the glowing green serum and dive into Re-Animator (1985)! This mad scientist masterpiece delivers over-the-top gore, twisted humor, and Jeffrey Combs as Herbert West—the most unhinged medical student in horror history. Severed heads, fighting intestines, and a morgue goes mosh pit! What more could you want?Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema we summon The Changeling (1980). This underrated haunted house classic delivers spine-chilling atmosphere, a tragic ghost story, one seriously creepy red ball and George C. Scott – the toughest haunted house protagonist in horror history.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

"One, two, Freddy’s coming for you…"It’s not a dream! Our A Nightmare on Elm Street episode is here! Dive into the 80s slasher classic that made us all afraid to fall asleep. We’re digging into Freddy Krueger’s iconic debut, exploring the film’s behind-the-scenes lore, and debating whether sleep is really overrated.#SlashBackCinema #NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #80sHorror #DontFallAsleep #HorrorPodcast #NewEpisode #WesCraven #JohnnyDeppSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Grab your Uzis and Aqua Net and get ready for some post-apocalyptic 80s fun! This week on SlashBack Cinema, we're diving into Night of the Comet (1984), the cult classic that blends valley girls, zombies, and end-of-the-world mall adventures—because girls just wanna have fun!#NightOfTheComet #FashionablyDead  #horrorpodcast #genx #1980s #valleygirls #catherinemarystewart #ThomEberhardt #zombies #girlsjustwannahavefunSend us Fan MailSupport the show

"The box. You opened it. We came."Prepare to unlock the horrors of Hellraiser (1987)! Join us as we delve into Clive Barker's gruesome and iconic masterpiece, exploring the chilling cenobites and the twisted line between pain and pleasure. Does this 80s classic still hold up? Tune in and find out!"Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Horror fans—our Creepshow (1982) episode is HERE!  Dive into the twisted tales, gory goodness, and campy chaos of this iconic anthology horror masterpiece. From killer cockroaches to vengeful zombies, we’re breaking down every spooky segment and sharing some fascinating behind-the-scenes lore.Did Stephen King’s acting steal the show? Which segment gave you the creeps? We’ve got thoughts and would love to hear yours!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

🎄🧟‍♀️ What’s better than holiday cheer? Holiday cheer with zombies and musical numbers! In this episode of SlashBack Cinema, Ryan and Shanny dive into the 2017 cult hit Anna and the Apocalypse, a genre-bending mix of horror, comedy, and catchy tunes. Join us as we break down the film’s undead antics and festive fun—because nothing says Christmas like a zombie apocalypse!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

🎄👹 This holiday season, we’re unwrapping the dark legend of Krampus! In this episode of SlashBack Cinema, Ryan and Shanny dive into Michael Dougherty’s 2015 horror-comedy Krampus, exploring its twisted take on holiday cheer and the chilling folklore behind the infamous yuletide demon. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Santa suits and holiday slayings—Don't Open Until Christmas (1984) delivers a low-budget sleigh ride of chaos. Join us as we unwrap this bizarre, holiday slasher flick where no Santa is safe. Is it so bad it's good, or just plain bad? Tune in and find out!"Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Tune in this week as we review the Canadian slasher Black Christmas (1974). Directed by Bob Clark (of "Porkys" and "A Christmas Story" fame) We dig and dissect the OG Slasher film and let you know if it lives up to  the tagline “if this movie doesn’t make your skin crawl…IT’S ON TOO TIGHT!”And just in time for the holidays - besure to check out our new merch store - link is at the top of site: https://slashbackcinema.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show