Horror Games | Round 2 Recap

Horror Games | Round 2 Recap

Author: Hack or Slash March 10, 2026 Duration: 20:43

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 tributes, welcome back several fan-favorite challengers returning to the arena, and preview the brutal new Round 3 challenge where voters must decide which monsters are the most resilient.

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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426: Frozen (2010) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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425: 2025 Slasher's Choice Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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424: Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:59
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423: Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:21
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422: The Advent Calendar (2021) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:27
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421: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:05
This week we're unpacking Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025). We critique the film's character development and writing, assess the effectiveness of its scares, and discuss its dedication to fan service. This episode contai…
420: Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:10
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419: Cloverfield (2008) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:57
This week our patrons have voted for us to review Cloverfield (2008). We discuss the impact of its found footage style, explore the complexities of the characters' relationships, and evaluate its status as a post-9/11 an…
418: Frankenstein (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:47
This week we're embarking on a gothic journey with Frankenstein (2025). We analyze its set design and costumes, discuss the character portrayals of Victor and the Creature, and debate the impact of its deviations from th…
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Duration: 42:02
We're looking back at this year's Spooky Season and everything that made Hack or Slash University come alive: the watch parties, the 31 Days challenge, the chaos, the community, and the pure horror-loving joy that carrie…