Hack or Slash

06/06/2025

New Episode! "394: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)"

This week we're celebrating the 90th anniversary of Bride of Frankenstein (1935). We discuss the film's innovative sequel elements, dissect the movie's iconic character reveals, and debate the emotional depth of the monster's...

This week we're celebrating the 90th anniversary of Bride of Frankenstein (1935). We discuss the film's innovative sequel elements, dissect the movie's iconic chara…

30/05/2025

New Episode! "393: Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)"

This week we’re diving into the blood-soaked corridors of Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025). We critique the film's ability to reinvent slasher tropes, assess the depth of its character backstories, and discuss the effectiveness...

This week we’re diving into the blood-soaked corridors of Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025). We critique the film's ability to reinvent slasher tropes, assess the dept…

29/05/2025

5 Star Review: Brilliant Podcast

"As someone who enjoys listening to in depth horror movie reviews and related podcasts before bed, I can’t say enough good things about Hack Or Slash.
Fantastic hosts, insightful and fun reviews and above all; you all have such n…

Brilliant Podcast. Published May 26, 2025 by ThelightningMen on Apple Podcasts.

23/05/2025

New Episode! "392: Clown in a Cornfield (2025)"

This week we’re heading into the heartland to check out Clown in a Cornfield (2025). We discuss how the film stacks up to its source material, examine the effectiveness of its comedy, and question whether Frendo has what it t...

This week we’re heading into the heartland to check out Clown in a Cornfield (2025). We discuss how the film stacks up to its source material, examine the effective…

21/05/2025

5 Star Review: Very good

"Great podcast"

Very good. Published May 18, 2025 by Average heretic on Apple Podcasts.

16/05/2025

New Episode! "Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)"

This week we’re tracing the lineage of Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025). We reflect on Tony Todd’s final appearance, discuss how the film expands the franchise's mythology, and examine the depth of its characters. This ep...

This week we’re tracing the lineage of Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025). We reflect on Tony Todd’s final appearance, discuss how the film expands the franchise'…

09/05/2025

New Episode! "390: Honeydew (2020)"

This week we’re exploring the rural landscape of Honeydew (2020). We dissect the film's editing and score, question the dynamic between its main characters, and evaluate the impact of its conclusion. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week we’re exploring the rural landscape of Honeydew (2020). We dissect the film's editing and score, question the dynamic between its main characters, and eva…

07/05/2025

We’re in the cutting room and shapin’ up a busy May! Which type episodes do YOU tune in for?

02/05/2025

New Episode! "389: Until Dawn (2025)"

This week we’re staying up all night with Until Dawn (2025). We assess the quality of its practical effects, debate the strength of its character development, and evaluate how it compares to the original video game. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we’re staying up all night with Until Dawn (2025). We assess the quality of its practical effects, debate the strength of its character development, and e…

02/05/2025

IT’S GONNA BE A KILLER MAY 🔪 We’ve got lots of new releases this month from game adaptations, to new additions to famous franchises, and a film our listeners have long awaited for us to review!
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🗓️ May 2: Until Dawn (2025) ⌛️— Friends stuck in a killer loop, will they survive until dawn in this game adaptation?
🗓️ May 9th: Honeydew (2020) 🍯 — a film our listeners have wanted us to review for a long while, and what connected our hosts & !
🗓️ May 16th: Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) 🩸— a long awaited addition to the famous deadly franchise!
🗓️ May 23rd: Clown in a Cornfield (2025) 🤡 — time to relive a fearful trend from a few years back, yikes!
🗓️ May 30th: Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) 👑 — we’re going to high school for a killer good time!