Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

This week we're getting existential in black-and-white as we check out Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). We dig into how the film weaponizes "cozy" small-town normalcy, why its paranoia still hits 70 years later, and what makes its central theme feel timeless. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:20.
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're closing the book on The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026). We question why this story needed three movies, unpack how over-explaining defangs the franchise's essence, and debate the decision quality of its leading lady. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:42.
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The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026)
Mentioned in the Episode
Madelaine Petsch Talks The Strangers Chapter 3, Reshoots & More
Madelaine Petsch Explains Why The Strangers: Chapter 3 Sticks the Landing
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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.
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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're heading into the jungle to dissect Cannibal Holocaust (1980). We unpack its legacy as a found-footage trailblazer, wrestle with its hypocritical commentary on media exploitation, and explore the ethical dilemmas posed by its production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:24
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Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
Main Episode
The movie Roger Ebert walked out of after 25 minutes: "Among the most idiotic films ever made"
'Cannibal Holocaust' Was So Gruesome the Director Was Charged With Murder
10 Horror Movies Accused of Being Real
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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.
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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!
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You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live.
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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're heading into the woods for the patron-selected Eden Lake (2008). We break down its bleak Broken Britain energy, question the believability of its antagonists, and unpack an ending that left us cold. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:02.
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Eden Lake (2008)
Main Episode
Broken Britain
Jack O'Connell
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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.
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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!
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You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live.
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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're examining the post-apocalyptic landscape of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). We delve into the dynamics between the surviving characters, assess the impact of its cinematography, and unpack its tonal shifts from its predecessor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:59.
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
Previous Episodes
397: 28 Years Later (2025)
396: 28 Weeks Later (2007)
302: 28 Days Later (2002)
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 Facebook, Twitter or 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 Stapleton