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Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

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Each week a panel of horror fans discuss horror movies past and present. We believe horror is for everyone, regardless of how familiar you are with the genre, or which flavor of fear you fancy most. We dissect new releases, compare originals to reboots, and tell you whether or not the movies are a hack (a waste of time) or a slash (totally killer - pun intended).

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  • Annabelle (2014)

    Annabelle (2014)
    Oct 23 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking Annabelle (2014). We dissect the quality of its scares, reflect on its influences from other iconic horror films, and debate whether its characters give this Conjuring spinoff enough soul. In this episode's b-side, we investigate the Warrens’ accounts of the real Annabelle doll and consider a visit to her haunted museum. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 18:42.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the FilmAnnabelle (2014)Related Episodes142: Happy Death Day (2017)174: The Conjuring (2013)181: Malignant (2021)197: Child’s Play 3 (1991)204: Pet Sematary (1989)217: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)288: The Conjuring 2 (2016)336: Dead Silence (2007)406: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)408: The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)467: Bride of Chucky (1998)Main EpisodeHow the Director of “Annabelle” Borrowed From Hitchcock to Make a Surprise HitAnnabelle Wallis & Ward Horton Talk Annabelle and Rosemary’s BabyAnnabelle: Creation (2017)Annabelle Comes Home (2019)The Curse of La Llorona (2019)Rosemary’s Baby, Episode 217Child’s Play 3, Episode 197Dead Silence, Episode 336Pet Sematary, Episode 204Happy Death Day, Episode 142Malignant, Episode 181Bride of Chucky, Episode 467The Strangers (2008)Scream (1996)Final Destination, Film SeriesTerrifier (2016)The Mummy (2017)Star Wars, Film SeriesGlee“Cherish,” The AssociationCrystal Lake: Episode 1, “Camp Crystal”Resident Evil (2026), Episode 465B-sideAnnabelle, The Allegedly Haunted DollRaggedy AnnEd and Lorraine WarrenHaunted Warren Museum, SalemCause of Death Revealed for Annabelle Doll Handler Dan RiveraRobert the Doll, Fort East Martello MuseumHalloween (1978)Halloween: Resurrection (2002)Carrie (2026): Episode 1, “First Period”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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Crystal Lake | Ep. 1: Camp Crystal

    Crystal Lake | Ep. 1: Camp Crystal
    Oct 16 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis week we’re unpacking Crystal Lake (2026), Episode 1: “Camp Crystal.” We examine Linda Cardellini’s portrayal of Pamela Voorhees, debate the circumstances surrounding Jason’s drowning, and dissect the premiere’s bloody turn into survival horror. Watch the ShowCrystal Lake (2026)Related Episodes027: Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)127: 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)348: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)367: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)395: Jason X (2001)436: Freddy vs. Jason (2003)Main EpisodeFriday the 13th Prequel Series “Crystal Lake” Premieres October 15 on PeacockFriday the 13th (1980)Friday the 13th (2009)Halloween (1978)Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)Bride of Chucky (1998)The Mummy (1999)Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)The Don Knotts ShowThree’s CompanySupport 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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Bride of Chucky (1998)

    Bride of Chucky (1998)
    Oct 16 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis week we’re resurrecting Bride of Chucky (1998). We celebrate Jennifer Tilly’s Tiffany, dissect the film’s Bride of Frankenstein parallels, and marvel at its practical doll effects. In this episode's b-side, we debate horror’s most toxic relationships and where mutual dysfunction gives way to manipulation. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:09.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the FilmBride of Chucky (1998)Main EpisodeChucky Creator Don Mancini on Why It Was Time to Bring Everyone’s Favorite Killer Doll to TV, Exclusive InterviewNECA’s Life-Size Chucky and Tiffany Replica Dolls394: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)Child’s Play (1988)Hellraiser (1987)A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)Hocus Pocus (1993)Return of the Jedi (1983)Annabelle (2014)Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)Halloween (1978)Puppet Master (1989)The Exorcist (1973)Seed of Chucky (2004)Cult of Chucky (2017)Chucky, TV SeriesTales from the CryptSense and SensibilityWuthering HeightsThe SimsB-sideHalloween (2007)DraculaPossession (1981)The Invisible Man (2020)Friday the 13th (2009)Psycho (1960)Hellraiser (1987)Obsession (2025)Keeper (2025)The Conjuring Universe217: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)232: Pearl (2022)206: X (2022)102: Midsommar (2019)Men (2022)320: Paranormal Activity (2007)Buddy (2026)Shaun of the Dead (2004)251: The Mummy (1932)The Shining (1980)Get Out (2017)You’re Next (2011)Together (2025)Interview with the VampireCarrie265: Smile (2022)The Descent (2005)Scream (1996)Bones and All (2022)What Keeps You Alive (2018)It’s What’s Inside (2024)The Lighthouse (2019)333: Orphan (2009)194: The Lodge (2019)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
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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