Hack and Slash: A Horror Podcast
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome to Hack and Slash, a horror-themed podcast. Join your hosts, Campbell and Jonn, as they hack into what makes a good slasher.
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Episodes
BONUS - Freddy's Nightmares: Season 2
December 11, 2018 03:51 - 1 hour - 160 MBIn a very special bonus episode, we discuss more bad acting, more bad writing, more cheap production, and some genuinely funny moments in the second season of Freddy's Nightmares.
084 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)
November 26, 2018 23:47 - 1 hour - 178 MBThis week, we discuss lame and disgusting death scenes, Baby Freddy Krueger, Super Freddy Krueger, and a whole lot more nonsense in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989).
083 - Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
November 13, 2018 07:37 - 1 hour - 190 MBThis week, we discuss taking forever to get to Manhattan, awkward comedy, teleportation, and the longest scene in cinema history in Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989).
BONUS - Freddy's Nightmares: Season 1
August 14, 2018 06:26 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn a very special bonus episode, we discuss Freddy Krueger's origins, bad acting, bad writing, cheap production, and more in the first season of Freddy's Nightmares.
082 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
July 31, 2018 03:49 - 1 hour - 223 MBThis week, we discuss an overall lack of logic, excellent practical effects, cockroaches, dog pee, and Freddy's rap skills in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988).
081 - Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
July 03, 2018 01:10 - 1 hour - 175 MBThis week, we discuss Jason's gruesome look, telekinetic powers, censored death scenes, and an awful twist ending in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988).
080 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
June 19, 2018 00:56 - 1 hour - 209 MBThis week, we discuss excellent nightmare scenes, good and bad effects, ghostly nuns, giant snakes, and a wizard master in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987).
079 - Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)
May 22, 2018 00:57 - 1 hour - 183 MBThis week, we discuss old-school horror style, zombie Jason Voorhees, lots of self-referential humour, and James Bond in Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986).
078 - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
May 08, 2018 00:52 - 1 hour - 199 MBThis week, we discuss gay (sub)text, practical effects, exploding birds, mutant baby dogs, and lots of innuendo in A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985).
077 - Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
May 01, 2018 00:50 - 1 hour - 206 MBThis week, we discuss some cool characters, some annoying characters, censored death scenes, random martial arts, and an illogical twist in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985).
076 - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
April 24, 2018 00:44 - 1 hour - 220 MBThis week, we discuss brilliant dream sequences, a scary villain, religious and sexual themes, spectacular death scenes, and a disappointing ending in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).
075 - Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
April 03, 2018 01:04 - 1 hour - 199 MBThis week, we discuss a strong opening, human and animal stunts, enhancive sound effects, and Crispin Glover's questionable dance skills in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984).
074 - Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
March 27, 2018 04:20 - 1 hour - 216 MBThis week, we discuss obnoxious 3D shots, a weak final girl, a pathetic biker gang, realistic and fake special effects, and the worst character in slasher history in Friday the 13th Part III (1982).
073 - Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
March 20, 2018 00:10 - 1 hour - 190 MBThis week, we discuss the beginnings of Jason Voorhees, another gross prankster, sexual predators, puppy resurrection, and spraying perfume in odd places in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981).
072 - Friday the 13th (1980)
March 12, 2018 23:54 - 1 hour - 178 MBThis week, we discuss innovative death scenes, the ethics of snake-killing, a shocking ending, Mrs. Voorhees, Crazy Ralph, and strip Monopoly in Friday the 13th (1980).
071 - My Bloody Valentine (2009)
February 21, 2018 09:36 - 1 hour - 162 MBIn our 2nd 2018 Valentine's Day special, we discuss shameless 3D shots, creative death scenes, bad acting, CGI blood, dumb twists, and two stupid endings in My Bloody Valentine (2009).
070 - My Bloody Valentine (1981)
February 14, 2018 08:52 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn our 2018 Valentine's Day special, we discuss excellent death scenes, stupid love triangles, scary atmosphere, sexism, and a macabre fountain display in My Bloody Valentine (1981).
069 - Christmas Evil (1980)
December 25, 2017 08:54 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MBThis week, we discuss uninspired death scenes, heartwarming moments, loss of innocence, one badass kid, a crazy ending, and negative body hygiene in Christmas Evil (1980).
068 - The Burning (1981)
December 04, 2017 23:45 - 1 hour - 148 MBThis week, we discuss sexual predators, confusing nerd/bully relationships, marshmallows, Labyrinth, Indiana Jones, and the infamous raft massacre in The Burning (1981).
067 - Maniac (2012)
November 20, 2017 23:56 - 45 minutes - 104 MBThis week, we discuss all the problems with the POV gimmick, realistic gore effects, cool music, Elijah Wood, and so very many mirrors in Maniac (2012).
066 - Maniac (1980)
November 14, 2017 09:34 - 49 minutes - 113 MBThis week, we discuss slow and disturbing death scenes, a strong climax, a disappointing ending, Halloween similarities, extreme gore, Smurfs, and negotiating with hookers in Maniac (1980).
065 - Leatherface (2017)
October 30, 2017 23:33 - 49 minutes - 113 MBThis week, we discuss rip-offs of other movies, being obsessed with cows, stupid characters, gratuitous grossness, and necrophilia in Leatherface (2017).
064 - Cult of Chucky (2017)
October 09, 2017 23:56 - 1 hour - 202 MBThis week, we discuss Andy's return, Chucky's evolution, story and character problems, awesome gore effects, spaceship sets, bad dreams, and unorthodox therapy in Cult of Chucky (2017).
063 - Curse of Chucky (2013)
October 02, 2017 23:29 - 1 hour - 196 MBThis week, we discuss Chucky's various new looks, retroactive continuity, gothic sets, horrible sisters, fun cameos, and gory, illogical and tedious death scenes in Curse of Chucky (2013).
062 - Seed of Chucky (2004)
September 26, 2017 00:23 - 1 hour - 184 MBThis week, we discuss funny and unfunny jokes, good death scenes, bad CGI, Japanese stereotypes, Jennifer Tilly, Britney Spears, and the profound lack of logic in Seed of Chucky (2004).
061 - Bride of Chucky (1998)
September 19, 2017 00:52 - 1 hour - 194 MBThis week, we discuss a shift towards comedy, great cinematography, an awesome soundtrack, gay stereotypes, lots of blood, and so much hilarious dialogue in Bride of Chucky (1998).
060 - Child's Play 3 (1991)
September 12, 2017 00:43 - 55 minutes - 127 MBThis week, we discuss more confusing voodoo stuff, underwhelming death scenes, physics-defying sets, an impossibly naive kid, and a perverted barber in Child's Play 3 (1991).
059 - Child's Play 2 (1990)
September 05, 2017 02:56 - 1 hour - 207 MBThis week, we discuss comical death scenes, incredible puppetry, elaborate sets, naughty teachers, terrible foster parents, and one badass kid in Child's Play 2 (1990).
058 - Child's Play (1988)
August 29, 2017 00:44 - 1 hour - 150 MBThis week, we discuss real suspense, spectacular and disturbing death scenes, an adorable kid with a heartbreaking performance, and confusing voodoo mythology in Child's Play (1988).
057 - Happy Birthday to Me (1981)
August 08, 2017 00:34 - 47 minutes - 110 MBThis week, we discuss a creepy relationship, half-decent death scenes, drunk mice, lightning bolts, underwear stealing, and a whole lot of twists in Happy Birthday to Me (1981).
056 - I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)
July 18, 2017 01:33 - 54 minutes - 125 MBThis week, we discuss atrocious acting, stupid effects, skateboarding, Colorado, and a zombie ghost in the garbage sequel, I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006).
055 - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
July 11, 2017 01:01 - 1 hour - 225 MBThis week, we discuss more nonsensical moments, karaoke, voodoo, stormy weather, perpetual horniness, and a Jack Black look-alike in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998).
054 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
July 04, 2017 05:31 - 1 hour - 264 MBThis week, we discuss nonsensical moments, an intimidating killer, a problematic climax, and one of the best chase scenes in slasher history in I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997).
053 - Wicked, Wicked (1973)
June 20, 2017 01:01 - 1 hour - 213 MBThis week, we discuss the ups and downs of "Duo-Vision", atrocious singing, jealousy of pigeons, big knockers, and countless WTF moments in obscure slasher Wicked, Wicked (1973).
052 - A Bay of Blood (1971)
June 06, 2017 01:17 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis week, we discuss amazing, sexy and shocking death scenes, a convoluted plot, squonks, and a ridiculous amount of titles and zooms in A Bay of Blood (1971).
051 - Terror Train (1980)
May 23, 2017 01:17 - 1 hour - 163 MBThis week, we discuss cruel pranks, unimpressive magic tricks, mysterious deaths, clueless victims, a very strong friendship, and the Scream Queen in Terror Train (1980).
050 - Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
May 02, 2017 02:53 - 1 hour - 214 MBThis week, we discuss obnoxious 3D shots, atrocious dialogue, incompetent authorities, plot holes, and magic bras in Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013).
049 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
April 25, 2017 09:11 - 47 minutes - 109 MBThis week, we discuss dumpster babies, pointless push-ups, human barricades, and the origin of every conceivable thing in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006).
048 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
April 18, 2017 01:08 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis week, we discuss inventive and gory shots, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Sims, and an enchanted forest in the solid remake, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003).
047 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)
April 11, 2017 01:24 - 1 hour - 189 MBThis week, we discuss flashing the locals, cyborgs, the Illuminati, crop-dusting saviours, and never-ending screaming in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994).
046 - Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
April 04, 2017 04:46 - 51 minutes - 118 MBThis week, we discuss a whole new family, bad heavy metal, tacky chainsaws, and pixelated clowns in the remake disguised as a sequel, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990).
045 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
March 27, 2017 23:43 - 1 hour - 181 MBThis week, we discuss stupid characters, corpse puppets, Bollywood dancing, and too much chilli in bizarrely terrible The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986).
044 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
March 20, 2017 23:56 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week, we discuss palpable atmosphere, immature characters, amazing music, and brilliant filmmaking in the genuinely terrifying The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).
043 - The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)
March 07, 2017 00:18 - 57 minutes - 131 MBThis week, we discuss some great shots, heavenly lighting, redundant voiceovers, reincarnation, and Scream's influence in the meta-sequel, The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014).
042 - The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
February 28, 2017 00:50 - 54 minutes - 124 MBThis week, we discuss a disturbing villain, real life events, technical issues, inappropriate comedy, and trombones in The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976).
041 - Valentine (2001)
February 14, 2017 04:04 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn our 2017 Valentine's Day special, we discuss annoying characters, decent but occasionally nonsensical death scenes, mysterious power drills, and a different kind of waxing in Valentine (2001).
040 - Black Christmas (2006)
December 23, 2016 03:05 - 52 minutes - 120 MBIn our 2nd 2016 Christmas Special, we discuss breakneck editing, dramatic marshmallows, narcolepsy, flesh cookies, and so very many eyes in the legitimately terrible Black Christmas (2006).
039 - Black Christmas (1974)
December 19, 2016 04:29 - 41 minutes - 95.7 MBIn our 1st 2016 Christmas Special, we discuss disturbing phone calls, good and bad comic relief, great suspense, naughty Santas, and mysterious fainting in Black Christmas (1974).
038 - Halloween II (2009)
December 15, 2016 02:45 - 52 minutes - 119 MBThis week, we discuss ghost mothers, music video dreams, the Incredible Hulk, Laurie the brat, Loomis the diva, and Michael the hobo in the sizzling hot Halloween II (2009).
037 - Halloween (2007)
December 08, 2016 04:13 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis week, we discuss Michael Myers' backstory, brutal violence, an annoying Laurie, gratuitous grotesqueness, and unnecessary pole dancing in Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007).