Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast
by Hack or Slash
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- 🇦🇺AU · Film Reviews#28100K to 300K
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Backrooms (2026)
Jun 19, 2026
1h 19m 23s
Hokum (2026)
Jun 12, 2026
1h 32m 38s
Oddity (2024)
Jun 5, 2026
1h 00m 28s
Obsession (2025)
May 29, 2026
1h 29m 58s
Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935
May 23, 2026
49m 36s
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| 6/19/26 |  Backrooms (2026) | 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 Rein... | 1h 19m 23s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  Hokum (2026) | 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 Con... | 1h 32m 38s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  Oddity (2024) | 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? Jo... | 1h 00m 28s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  Obsession (2025) | 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 LevelTogether (2025)Twilight (2... | 1h 29m 58s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 |  Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935 | 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 Cul... | 49m 36s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995) | 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 C... | 1h 01m 57s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  Critters (1986) | 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: Aftersho... | 1h 02m 09s | ||||||
| 5/9/26 |  Send Help (2026) | 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... | 1h 13m 55s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 |  Godzilla (1954) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're unpacking the legacy of Godzilla (1954). We reflect on its national-trauma allegory, praise its practical effects, and consider the weight of its somber ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Godzilla (1954) Related Episodes 419: Cloverfield (2008) 297: Dracula (1931) 255: M3GAN (2023) Main Episode Hack or Slash Subreddit Godzilla and World War II: Long Live the King of Monsters Daigo Fukuryū ... | 1h 18m 40s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're joined by Cristina Giraldo to unwrap Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026). We unpack Cronin's grief-soaked reinvention, dissect the film's oppressive body horror, and debate whether its ending lands with satisfying force. In this episode's b-side, we plan our respective wakes, and conjure a new recipe for Sean's Kitchen. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 41:18. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Related Episodes What hap... | 1h 42m 12s | ||||||
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| 4/24/26 |  What happened to The Mummy? | 1932 - 2017 | Send us Fan Mail This week we're unraveling nearly a century of cinematic history as we explore what happened to The Mummy. We debate whether the franchise ever had a true identity, compare the gothic horror of the original films to the swashbuckling spectacle of the 1999 version, and unpack why the 2017 reboot lost the heart that made the property iconic. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Mummy (1932) Related Episodes 251: The Mummy (1932) 297: Dracula (1931) 316: Frankenst... | 54m 45s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're drilling into Slumber Party Massacre II (1987). We unpack the sequel's wild tonal pivot, praise its fever-dream rockabilly villain, and consider how its campy musical energy reshapes the slasher formula. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:46. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) Related Episodes 082: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) 99: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) 191: Sile... | 51m 56s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 |  Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're heading back underground with Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996). We reflect on its legacy as a direct-to-video sequel, break down the evolution of the graboids into something new, and explore how its shift toward action-comedy changes the experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:36. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) Related Episodes 198: Tremors (1990) Main Episode Tremors 2: Aftershocks – Production and Deve... | 59m 14s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 |  Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're back in theaters to check out Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026). We explore how the sequel expands the world beyond the original, break down its balance of chaos, comedy, and character development, and discuss whether the larger ensemble enhances or muddies the experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:25. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) Main Episode 'Ready Or Not 2' To Freak Out Moviegoers E... | 1h 20m 32s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 |  Horror Games | Round 6 Recap, Champion Reveal | Send us Fan Mail This week we're breaking down the final showdown of the 2026 Horror Games and crowning a new champion. We revisit the biggest upsets, fan-favorite moments, and chaotic twists that defined the tournament, from The Babadook's controversial run to Candyman's rise and fall, all leading to a final clash between Jennifer Check and The Thing with Michael Myers looming over it all. Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us ... | 22m 21s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 |  31 (2016) | Send us Fan Mail This week have decided we're checking out Rob Zombie's 31 (2016). We look back on its road to production, question the efficacy of its characters, and discuss the impact of its third act. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:44. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie 31 (2016) Related Episodes Episode 136: House of 1,000 Corpses (2003) Episode 235: The Munsters (2022) Episode 280: The Devil's Rejects (2005) Main Episode Episode 96: The Purge (2013) Episode 117: H... | 52m 28s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 |  Horror Games | Round 5 Recap, Championship Reveal | Send us Fan Mail This week we're breaking down Round 5 of the 2026 Horror Games as the competition forces its remaining tributes out of their comfort zones and into unfamiliar territory. We debate legacy versus modern terror with Jennifer Check facing off against Frankenstein's Monster, argue over one of the most controversial matchups yet with Art the Clown versus The Thing, and unpack what it really means for a horror icon to survive without home field advantage. As we head into the final r... | 12m 40s | ||||||
| 3/21/26 |  Horror Games | Round 4 Recap, Fearsome Four Reveal | Send us Fan Mail This week we're recapping Round 4 of the 2026 Horror Games as we break down the Egregious Eight and prepare to enter the Fearsome Four. We revisit the most creative kills across each matchup, debate the biggest upsets including Art the Clown vs. Jason Voorhees, and honor the fallen tributes from every district. Vote in the Horror Games Leave a Voicemail Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended epi... | 15m 16s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  Undertone (2026) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're tuning into Undertone (2026). We weigh the power of its sound design, debate whether its slow burn fully pays off, and unpack how deeply its caregiver angle hits. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:47. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Undertone (2026) Main Episode 'Undertone' Filmmaker Ian Tuason Predicted His Feature Debut's Mid-Seven-Figure Deal with A24 White Noise (2005) 256: Skinamarink (2022) 320: Paranormal Activity (200... | 1h 01m 10s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  Horror Games | Round 3 Recap | Send us Fan Mail This week we're recapping Round 3 of the 2026 Horror Games as the Slaying 16 asked voters a different question: who is the most resilient horror icon. We break down surprising outcomes like the Amityville House defeating Dracula, Pinhead overcoming Pennywise, and Art the Clown outlasting Ghostface while listener voicemails from the community weigh in on the chaos unfolding across the districts. With eight tributes remaining, we preview the Egregious Eight and reveal the next ... | 30m 37s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  Freddy vs Jason (2003) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're stepping into the ring with Freddy vs. Jason (2003). We unpack the movie's crossover legacy, dissect the spectacle of watching two horror titans collide, and explore why it still works more than 20 years later. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:48. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Kane Hodder Reveals the Surprising Way He Had a Cameo in Freddy vs. Jason Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support... | 52m 03s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  Horror Games | Round 2 Recap | Send us Fan Mail This week we're recapping the chaos of Round 2 in the 2026 Horror Games as the arena shifts from body counts to backstories, and voters are forced to decide which tributes have the most compelling origin stories. We break down the biggest matchups and surprises, including Candyman defeating Freddy Krueger, the Babadook sending Toby packing, and Dracula proving once again that imitation is rarely as powerful as the original. In this episode we also say farewell to the fallen t... | 20m 42s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  Horror Games | Round 1 Recap | Send us Fan Mail This week we're breaking down the biggest face-offs, most surprising upsets, and early trends emerging from the first round of this year's Horror Games. With 64 contenders entering the arena and only 32 surviving, we examine the blowouts, the closest calls, and the tributes who fell in battle across all four districts. We also reveal the challenge awaiting the remaining competitors in Round 2 as the games continue. Vote in the Horror Games Support the show Thanks for... | 26m 28s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  Scream 7 (2026) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're returning to Woodsboro as we check out Scream 7 (2026). We discuss the franchise's return to Sidney Prescott, debate the brutality of Ghostface's kills, and unpack the film's divisive third act. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 41:27. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Scream 7 (2026) 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 mont... | 1h 32m 33s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  The Den (2013) | Send us Fan Mail This week we're going online with The Den (2013). We revisit the wild west nostalgia of Chatroulette culture, debate how well the screen-life format builds tension, and unpack where the third act loses the plot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:27. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Den (2013) 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 mont... | 1h 03m 43s | ||||||
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29 placements across 26 markets.
Chart Positions
29 placements across 26 markets.