Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking our first impressions of Halloween: The Game (2026). We examine how Haddonfield captures the atmosphere of the original film, dissect how playing Michael and the civilians reshapes the asymmetrical horror formula, and assess how Michael’s story expands the events of Halloween. We also weigh the game’s launch-week bugs, controversial closet mechanic, and long-term potential as the community learns how to play. Mentioned in the Episode Halloween (1978) 461: Halloween: The Game | Pre-launch Preview (2026) Halloween: Everything You Need to Know About IllFonic’s New Horror Game Starring Michael Myers IllFonic Pulls Halloween: The Game’s Closet Minigame After “Major Oversight” Dead by Daylight Halloween: The Game — Story Mode Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re previewing Halloween: The Game (2026). We unpack IllFonic’s approach to single-player and asymmetrical horror, explore how the game recreates Haddonfield and Michael Myers, and assess whether its customization and gameplay systems can give the experience lasting power. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Day 1 Gameplay Live Stream Halloween: The Game Related Episodes 179: Halloween Kills (2021) 242: Resident Evil (2002) 315: Silent Hill (2006) 325: Silent Hill: Revelation (2012) 020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Main Episode Halloween (1978) Nick Castle Talks Halloween Halloween: The Game Launch and Early Access Halloween: The Game — Official News and Updates Friday the 13th: The Game Predator: Hunting Grounds Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Dead by Daylight Phasmophobia Hack or Slash YouTube Hack or Slash Patreon Hack or Slash Discord Support the show Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re previewing Spooky Season 2026. We revisit the horror memories that shaped us, preview the movies and franchises returning to our lineup, and unpack our plans for Halloween: The Game and Crystal Lake. We also spotlight our community’s 31 Days of Horror themes, and share the spooky-season reviews we’re anticipating most. Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re gathering for the Summerween Bondfire. We revisit standout moments from the season, celebrate the community shenanigans that fueled Camp Hack or Slash, and answer listener questions about horror crushes, movie-watching habits, and films we wish we could experience again for the first time. We also look ahead to spooky season, preview upcoming movies and franchise throwbacks, and tease our first experiments with horror games and television coverage. Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re ranking every version of Jason Voorhees. We break down thirteen incarnations of Crystal Lake’s most infamous killer, scoring each on his look, presence, creativity, and brutality before combining our wildly different opinions into one definitive ranking. From Sackhead Jason and the original hockey mask to undead Jason, the feral 2009 reboot, and the chrome-plated absurdity of Uber Jason, we debate which versions best capture the icon, revisit the kills that defined them, and reckon with a final ranking that surprises even us. Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re ranking Summer Camp Slashers. We debate which killers deserve legendary status, defend unforgettable camp icons against modern challengers, and sort twelve slashers into four definitive tiers. In this episode’s b-side, we explore real-life adult summer camps, imagine a Hack or Slash meetup at Camp Crystal Lake, and tease future Summerween plans. Create Your Summer Camp Slasher Tier List Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re diving into Deep Blue Sea (1999). We look back on its stacked cast, dissect its balance of creature-feature and ethical sci-fi horror, and debate how its shark approach holds up against the Jaws legacy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:57. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Deep Blue Sea (1999) Related Episodes ⁠ 024: Scream (1996) ⁠ 097: Alien (1979) ⁠ 162: Jaws 2 (1978) ⁠ 222: Jaws 3-D (1983) ⁠ 279: Jaws: The Revenge (1987) ⁠ 416: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) Sharksploitation: 50 Years After Jaws (Video) Sharksploitation: 50 Years After Jaws (Episode) Main Episode ⁠ Sharksploitation: How Jaws Changed Horror and Shark Movies Forever ⁠ Deepest Bluest (Shark’s Fin) ⁠ How Deep Blue Sea’s Most Shocking Death Was Created ⁠ Cutthroat Island (1995) ⁠ The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) ⁠ Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) ⁠ Sharknado (2013) ⁠ Frankenstein (1931) ⁠ Open Water (2003) ⁠ Piranha (1978) ⁠ Halloween: Resurrection (2002) ⁠ Dangerous Animals (2025) ⁠ Genetic engineering ⁠ Animal testing ⁠ Alzheimer’s disease Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re drafting the best summer horror movies. We define the essential ingredients of summer horror, defend our selections across six themed categories, and assemble three competing twelve-film rosters. Mentioned in the Episode Main Episode Best Summer Horror Movies Draft - YouTube Related Episodes ⁠ Episode 453: Summerween Starter Pack ⁠ Episode 401: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) ⁠ Episode 398: I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) ⁠ Episode 390: Honeydew (2020) ⁠ Episode 386: Hell of a Summer (2025) ⁠ Episode 342: The Omen (1976 vs. 2006) ⁠ Episode 337: Uncle Sam (1996) ⁠ Episode 334: In a Violent Nature (2024) ⁠ Episode 332: Summer of ’84 (2018) ⁠ Episode 292: Infinity Pool (2023) ⁠ Episode 280: The Devil’s Rejects (2005) ⁠ Episode 270: Piranha (1978) ⁠ Episode 261: Evil Dead II (1987) ⁠ Episode 254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) ⁠ Episode 244: Barbarian (2022) ⁠ Episode 241: The Lost Boys (1987) ⁠ Episode 232: Pearl (2022) ⁠ Episode 230: Tourist Trap (1979) ⁠ Episode 227: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) ⁠ Episode 222: Jaws 3-D (1983) ⁠ Episode 217: Rosemary’s Baby (1968) ⁠ Episode 206: X (2022) ⁠ Episode 202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) ⁠ Episode 176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021) ⁠ Episode 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs. 2013) ⁠ Episode 163: Rear Window (1954) ⁠ Episode 144: Wrong Turn (2021) ⁠ Episode 138: Wrong Turn (2003) ⁠ Episode 127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982) ⁠ Episode 104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) ⁠ Episode 102: Midsommar (2019) Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re firing up Evil Dead Burn (2026). We dissect its relentless practical gore, debate its tonal shift away from camp, and examine how it expands the franchise mythology. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:54. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie ⁠ Evil Dead Burn (2026) Related Episodes ⁠ 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs. 2013) ⁠ 261: Evil Dead 2 (1987) ⁠ 266: Army of Darkness (1992) ⁠ 268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) Main Episode ⁠ Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Interview (Bloody Disgusting) ⁠ Infested (2023) ⁠ Resident Evil 7: Biohazard ⁠ The Mummy (1999) ⁠ Saw (2004) ⁠ Wednesday ⁠ Evil Dead Franchise ⁠ Sam Raimi ⁠ Sébastien Vaniček Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re building a Summerween starter pack. We define what makes a Summerween movie, recommend sweaty seasonal essentials across camps, beaches, and back roads, and map out ways to celebrate beyond the watchlist. Mentioned in the Episode Main Episode Gravity Falls: “Summerween” Spirit Halloween Summerween Summerween 2026: Alternate picks if you missed out on Spirit Halloween’s “Terrifier” drop Summerween Home Décor | Official LEGO® Shop Old (2021) Super 8 (2011) Addams Family Values (1993) Lake Placid (1999) Dangerous Animals (2025) Jaws (1975) The Deep House (2021) Leviathan (1989) 47 Meters Down (2017) Ghost Shark (2013) Jeepers Creepers (2001) Robert the Doll Are You Afraid of the Dark? St. Augustine Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour Related Episodes 020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 104: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) 112: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 vs 2006) 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs 2013) 176: Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021) 152: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) 202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) 230: Tourist Trap (1979) 241: The Lost Boys (1987) 261: Evil Dead 2 (1987) 268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) 280: The Devil’s Rejects (2005) 341: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) 398: I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) 332: Summer of 84 (2018) 334: In a Violent Nature (2024) 386: Hell of a Summer (2025) 270: Piranha (1978) 390: Honeydew (2020) 138: Wrong Turn (2003) 090: The Last House on the Left (1972 vs 2009) 102: Midsommar (2019) 292: Infinity Pool (2023) 258: Knock at the Cabin (2023) 217: Rosemary’s Baby (1968) 362: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) ⁠ 342: The Omen (1976 vs 2006) Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re surviving The Purge: Anarchy (2014). We trace its leap from home invasion to citywide bloodshed, dissect its class-war commentary, and weigh how its action-thriller pivot reshapes the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:05. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Purge: Anarchy (2014) ⁠ Related Episodes 096: The Purge (2013) 086: A Quiet Place (2018) 110: Ready or Not (2019) ⁠ 343: A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) 438: 31 (2016) 447: Obsession (2025) Main Episode The Purge: Anarchy Interview: James DeMonaco ⁠ The Punisher (2004) Escape from New York (1981) The Hunger Games (2012) Fear the Walking Dead American History X (1998) Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week our patrons have chosen for us to step aboard Iron Lung (2026)⁠. We dissect Markiplier’s self-financed bottle-movie ambition, evaluate Simon’s claustrophobic survival arc, and debate whether the film’s slow-burn pacing sharpens or softens its cosmic horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:44. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Iron Lung (2026) ⁠⁠ Related Episodes 299: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) 242: Resident Evil (2002) 315: Silent Hill (2006) 325: Silent Hill: Revelation (2012) 389: Until Dawn (2025) ⁠ 450: Backrooms (2026) 335: Underwater (2020) Main Episode ‘Iron Lung’ Director Markiplier Cries After Self-Financed Movie Debuts to $21 Million Globally Markiplier On ‘Iron Lung’, YouTube & 79,800 Gallons Of Fake Blood – The Deadline Q&A ⁠ Phone Booth (2002) ⁠ Markiplier’s Iron Lung: The Complete Lore⁠ Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Backrooms (2026). We dissect its liminal-space atmosphere, debate its trauma-driven emotional core, and weigh how its nineties found-footage framing reshapes internet-born horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:04. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Backrooms (2026) ⁠ Related Episodes 447: Obsession (2025) 419: Cloverfield (2008) Main Episode Kane Parsons to Direct A24 Movie ‘The Backrooms’ Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve ⁠ The Backrooms - YouTube Series Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re exploring Hokum (2026). We dissect the efficacy of its atmosphere, debate the quality of its layered plot, and weigh how Adam Scott’s performance shapes a compellingly abrasive horror lead. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:33. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Hokum (2026) ⁠ Related Episodes 448: Oddity (2024) ⁠ 447: Obsession (2025) ⁠ 437: Undertone (2026) 379: The Monkey (2025) 074: Krampus (2015) Main Episode The Scariest Ideas Win: A Conversation with Damian McCarthy on Hokum ⁠ Caveat (2020) Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken’s dual performance sharpens the film’s grief, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Oddity (2024) Main Episode Interview with Damian McCarthy How Olin Lost His Eye Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re unpacking Obsession (2025). We examine how the One Wish Willow turns longing into control, praise Inde Navarrette’s unnerving performance, and assess how the film unravels its central antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:37. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Obsession (2025) Related Episodes 298: Hereditary (2018) 248: Terrifier 2 (2022) Main Episode Obsession’s Filmmaker Takes Horror to the Next Scary Level Together (2025) Twilight (2008) Wayne’s World (1992) The Housemaid (2025) Aventura feat. Judy Santos — “Obsesión” Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re spotlighting The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935. We trace Lily Bellucci’s fan-film origin story, unpack Jake Fogg’s take on Emmett Cullen, and examine how the project pushes Twilight into darker horror territory. We also explore the Indiegogo campaign, preview the team’s Forks festival plans, and celebrate the kind of sanctuary they hope the film creates for Twilight fans. Mentioned in the Episode The Haus of Luce on YouTube Haus of Luce on Instagram The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935 by Haus of Luce The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935 Twilight (2008) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) The Revenant (2015) Forever Twilight in Forks Festival The Forks Washington Twilight Connection Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we're unpacking The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995). We trace its messy production history, praise Matthew McConaughey and Renée Zellweger's committed performances, and debate how its tone turns backwoods grime into cult appeal. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:31. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995) Related Episodes 020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 152: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) 202: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Main Episode The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre HL Exclusive: Writer/Director Kim Henkel Reveals Secrets of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation' 011: Black Christmas (1974) 301: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) Dazed and Confused (1993) Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we're checking out Critters (1986). We debate the impact of its Gremlins shadow, praise its practical Crite effects, and weigh the detriment its thin human characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:09. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Critters (1986) Related Episodes 072: Gremlins (1984) 119: Night of the Living Dead (1968 vs 1990) 198: Tremors (1990) 307: The Gingerdead Man (2005) 381: Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) 440: Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) 441: Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) Main Episode Critters How Critters, a Gremlins "knockoff," spawned a horror-comedy franchise It Came From the '80s: The Pint-Sized Terror of Critters Gremlins (1984) Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Lilo & Stitch (2002) The Mandalorian Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram , @HackorSlash . You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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

Send us Fan Mail This week we're surviving Send Help (2026). We unpack its corporate horror, assess Rachel McAdams' feral final-girl turn, and unpack how Sam Raimi blends survival tension with dark comedy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:50. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Send Help (2026) Related Episodes 169: The Evil Dead (1981 vs 2013) 261: Evil Dead 2 (1987) 266: Army of Darkness (1992) 431: Cannibal Holocaust (1980) 432: The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) 442: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Main Episode Send Help Director Sam Raimi on the "Excitement and Danger" of Original Stories Drag Me to Hell (2009) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Spider-Man (2002) Spider-Man 2 (2004) Spider-Man 3 (2007) Mean Girls (2004) The Notebook (2004) Red Eye (2005) Cast Away (2000) Misery (1990) Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on our Instagram , @HackorSlash . You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live . Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton Support the show Thanks 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 Patreon You 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 Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have 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