Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

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 spoilers, beginning at 34:09.
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Critters (1986)
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Critters
How Critters, a Gremlins "knockoff," spawned a horror-comedy franchise
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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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 contains spoilers, beginning at 31:50.
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Send Help (2026)
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Send Help Director Sam Raimi on the "Excitement and Danger" of Original Stories
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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

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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Music Credits
"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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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.
Mentioned in the Episode
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The Mummy (1932)
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'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Trailer: New Line Conjures Ancient Evil In Reimagining Of Classic Monster
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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.
Special Thanks
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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton