Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

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Happy Death Day 2U (2019) Feb 07, 2025

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This week we're stuck in a time loop with Happy Death Day 2U (2019). We analyze the film's shift towards sci-fi elements, assess Jessica Roth's performance, and consider the movie's balance of humor and emotional depth. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:18.

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Recreating Happy Death Day scenes for Happy Death Day 2U was 'miserable'

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Presence (2025) Jan 31, 2025

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This week we're exploring the haunted intricacies of Presence (2025). We unpack the film's experimental single-take style, examine the tension in its family dynamics, and critique the effectiveness of its POV narrative. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:01.

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Strange Darling (2024) Jan 24, 2025

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This week our patrons have voted for us to review Strange Darling (2024). We discuss the effectiveness of its nonlinear storytelling, evaluate the acting prowess of Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, and delve into the contentious portrayal of its third act. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 3:33.

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Wolf Man (2025) Jan 17, 2025

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This week we're back in the theater to check out Wolf Man (2025). We assess how the film diverges from standard werewolf lore, evaluate the performances and chemistry of its cast, and debate the effectiveness of its sound design. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 39:05.

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The Wolf Man (1941) Jan 10, 2025

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This 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.

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Wolf Man (2025)

The Quarry [Video Game]

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

The Werewolf of London (1935)

B-side

In 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.

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Nosferatu (2024) Jan 03, 2025

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This week we're entering the crypt of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024). We evaluate its gothic cinematography, analyze its approach to character development, and discuss its modern reinterpretation of a classic vampire tale. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 43:18.

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Nosferatu (2024)

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2024 Slasher's Choice Awards Dec 31, 2024

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This week we recap the 64 episodes we produced in 2024 and highlight the best and worst in show with the annual Slasher's Choice Awards. We look back on the content we made throughout the year, reflect on our show's success, and set goals for 2025. This episode contains spoilers from movies throughout the year.

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Y2K (2024) Dec 27, 2024

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This week we're winding down the year with Y2K (2024). We evaluate the film's portrayal of late 1990s culture, analyze its blend of comedy and horror, and discuss the efficacy of its nostalgic deep cuts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:10.

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Y2K Problem

Limp Bizkit

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Tamagotchis

Nu Metal

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It's a Wonderful Knife (2023) Dec 20, 2024

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This week our patrons have voted for us to unwrap It's a Wonderful Knife (2023). We analyze the film's balance of holiday spirit and slasher elements, critique the chemistry between its lead characters, and debate the effectiveness of its plot twist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:39.

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It's a Wonderful Knife (2023)

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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

PRIDE's interviews with Tyler MacIntyre and Michael Kennedy

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Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) Dec 13, 2024

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This week we're taking a stab at Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993). We critique the film's disjointed narrative, discuss its bizarre take on Jason's character, and evaluate the movie's place in its franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:32.

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Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

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The Crypt: Hack or Slash Origins

Discussion | Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

Slash of the Titans: The Road to Freddy vs Jason

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