Hack or Slash

02/01/2026

New Episode! "426: Frozen (2010)"

This week we’re unpacking Frozen (2010). We assess the film's tense atmosphere, explore the rationale behind its character's life-or-death decisions, and explore its connection to Hatchet II. This episode contains spoilers, b...

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31/12/2025

New Episode! "425: 2025 Slasher’s Choice Awards"

This week we’re wrapping up the year with our 2025 Slasher’s Choice Awards. We recap the year’s wild stats, celebrate the winners across categories like Best Survivor, Best Villain, and Best Kill, and commiserate over the Hac...

425: 2025 Slasher’s Choice Awards page for Hack or Slash

26/12/2025

New Episode! "424: Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008)"

This week we’re taking a bite out of Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008). We assess the absurdity of its plot, evaluate the chaotic charm of its practical effects, and analyze the film's meta-commentary on low-budge...

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19/12/2025

New Episode! "423: Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)"

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 ep...

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…

12/12/2025

New Episode! "422: The Advent Calendar (2021)"

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 cha...

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 psych…

07/12/2025

We’re decking the halls with carnage this December 🔪🎄

From killer animatronics to cursed Christmas traditions, we’re stuffing your stockings with horror all month long:

12/5: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2025)
12/12: The Advent Calendar (2021)
12/19: Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
12/26: Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008)

And we’re closing out the year with our annual Slasher’s Choice Awards on 12/31: the bloodiest celebration of our year.

If you love holiday horror, pull up a seat by the fire and join the conversation on Discord. Let’s end 2025 with a body count worthy of the season. 🎁🩸

05/12/2025

New Episode! "421: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025)"

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 sp...

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 di…

28/11/2025

New Episode! "420: Bambi: The Reckoning (2025)"

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 c...

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 crea…

21/11/2025

New Episode! "419: Cloverfield (2008)"

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...

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' …

14/11/2025

New Episode! "418: Frankenstein (2025)"

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 boo...

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 C…

09/11/2025

New Episode! "Slasher Digest FM | Slasher Digest FM | 2025 Spooky Season Wrap Up"

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 ...

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, t…

07/11/2025

New Episode! "417: The Phantom of the Opera (1925)"

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 c...

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 hor…