Horror Games | Round 2 Recap

Horror Games | Round 2 Recap

Author: Hack or Slash March 10, 2026 Duration: 20:42
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...

There's a particular kind of conversation that happens among friends after the credits roll on a scary movie, debating everything from the practical effects to the final girl's choices. Hack or Slash-A Horror Movie Review Podcast captures that exact feeling. Every episode gathers a panel of dedicated horror fans to dig into the genre, from timeless classics to the latest releases haunting theaters and streaming services. The discussion is built on a simple but effective premise: determining if a film is a "hack," meaning it's a forgettable waste of your time, or a "slash," signifying it's absolutely killer entertainment. You'll hear thoughtful comparisons between original films and their modern remakes, deep dives into what makes new releases tick, and passionate debates that celebrate the incredible breadth of horror. This podcast operates on the firm belief that horror is for everyone, whether you're a seasoned veteran who knows every franchise deep-cut or a newcomer just figuring out which flavor of fear you enjoy most. The conversations are accessible, enthusiastic, and designed to make you think differently about the movies that scare us. Tune in for a weekly dose of analysis, recommendations, and that shared understanding that comes from loving a genre where a good scare is always the goal.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Iron Lung (2026) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:28
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 th…
Backrooms (2026) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:23
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 horro…
Hokum (2026) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:38
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 lea…
Oddity (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:28
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, a…
Obsession (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:58
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 ant…
Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
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 in…
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:57
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…
Critters (1986) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:09
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 spo…
Send Help (2026) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:55
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 c…
Godzilla (1954) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:40
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 spoi…