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  • Obsession (2025)

    Obsession (2025)
    May 29 2026

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    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.

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    • 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”

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    "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935

    Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935
    May 23 2026

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    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.

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    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

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    50 mins
  • The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)

    The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)
    May 22 2026

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    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.

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    The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)

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    020: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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    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)

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Critters (1986)

    Critters (1986)
    May 15 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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 EpisodeWatch the MovieCritters (1986)Related Episodes072: 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 CrittersGremlins (1984)Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)Lilo & Stitch (2002)The MandalorianSupport the ShowWe'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 PatreonWe'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 ServerContact UsYou 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 ThanksWe want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possibleMusic Credits"Hack or Slash" by Daniel StapletonSupport the showThanks 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 PatreonYou 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 DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave 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
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Send Help (2026)

    Send Help (2026)
    May 9 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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 EpisodeWatch the MovieSend 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 EpisodeSend Help Director Sam Raimi on the "Excitement and Danger" of Original StoriesDrag 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 ShowWe'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 PatreonWe'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 ServerContact UsYou 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 ThanksWe want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possibleMusic Credits"Hack or Slash" by Daniel StapletonSupport the showThanks 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 PatreonYou 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 DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave 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
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Godzilla (1954)

    Godzilla (1954)
    May 1 2026

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    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.

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    Godzilla (1954)

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    419: Cloverfield (2008)

    297: Dracula (1931)

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    Godzilla and World War II: Long Live the King of Monsters

    Daigo Fukuryū Maru (Lucky Dragon No. 5)

    Godzilla (1998)

    Jaws (1975)

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)

    Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)
    Apr 24 2026

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    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.

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    Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)

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    How Director Lee Cronin and Producer James Wan Update a Classic Monster in 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy'

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • What happened to The Mummy? | 1932 - 2017

    What happened to The Mummy? | 1932 - 2017
    Apr 24 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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: Frankenstein (1931) 372: The Wolf Man (1941) 417: The Phantom of the Opera (1925) 268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) 195: Scream (2022) Main Episode 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Trailer: New Line Conjures Ancient Evil In Reimagining Of Classic Monster The Mummy: Brendan Fraser Movie Sets 2028 Release Date Ready or Not 2 Directors on Bloody Shoot, Brendan Fraser and Their Next Big Swing: 'The Mummy' The Mummy (1999) The Mummy Returns (2001) The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) The Mummy (2017) 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 StapletonSupport the showThanks 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 PatreonYou 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 DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave 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
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    55 mins