Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

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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Hack or Slash Subreddit
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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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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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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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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This 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.
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The Mummy (1932)
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268: Evil Dead Rise (2023)
195: Scream (2022)
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'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
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The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy Returns (2001)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
The Mummy (2017)
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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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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're drilling into Slumber Party Massacre II (1987). We unpack the sequel's wild tonal pivot, praise its fever-dream rockabilly villain, and consider how its campy musical energy reshapes the slasher formula. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:46.
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Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)
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424: Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008)
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Slumber Party Massacre II: The Cult Rock Horror Sequel That Went Full Camp
Drive-In Dust Offs: SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II (1987)
Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Slumber Party Massacre III (1990)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Slumber Party Massacre III (1990)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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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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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.
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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're heading back underground with Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996). We reflect on its legacy as a direct-to-video sequel, break down the evolution of the graboids into something new, and explore how its shift toward action-comedy changes the experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:36.
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Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)
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Main Episode
Tremors 2: Aftershocks – Production and Development
Alien (1979)
Aliens (1986)
Starship Troopers (1997)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
Predator (1987)
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!
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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
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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton