The gang’s all here this week as the Hack or Slash team analyzes the highs and lows of the latest Pet Sematary adaptation. The group debates whether or not the film was successful in its wielding of emotion, contemplates the gravity of mortality, and assesses its success against its source material. Dan and Leah also school the group on the inevitable doom that awaits us in the form of Africanized Killer Bees. Upon further research, they’re not so bad. Maybe.

This episode is also dedicated in memory of Jack, a lovely stray cat who found a home in the heart one of our listeners. Jack was a quintessential good boy who enjoyed naps in the sunshine. He epitomized undemanding and unconditional companionship, and will always be remembered in the hearts of those who cared for him. R.I.P. This episode contains spoilers.

The Hack or Slash team unpacks the thrills of Jordan Peele’s latest film “Us” on the film’s opening weekend. The team dissects the duality of man, discusses the concepts of elevated messaging in the horror genre, and contemplates the bond between Mr. Pibb and Dr. Pepper. This episode contains spoilers.

The Hack or Slash team commemorates St. Patrick's Day by discussing a film that's entirely irrelevant to the holiday: Leprechaun (1993). The group discusses the infusion of dark, whimsical comedy into the screenplay, ponders the origins of leprechaun folklore, and praises the legendary Warwick Davis. This episode contains spoilers.

The Hack or Slash team explores the 2015 found footage film The Gallows. The group discusses the ridiculousness of functioning sets in high schools, debates the baseline quality of found footage films, and assesses the potential of the film's antagonist. This episode contains spoilers.

The Hack or Slash team assesses the 2009 gory home invasion film "The Collector". The team ponders the engineering skills required to devise intense traps, debates the coolness of flaming dogs, and figures out some among them dislike The Beatles. This episode contains spoilers.

The Hack or Slash team breaks down the 2016 film Lights Out. The team discusses the industry's portrayal of struggling with mental illness, identifies the downfalls of graduating a short film to a feature length film, and comes to the conclusion nothing good happens in basements. This episode contains spoilers.

The Hack or Slash team kicks off 2019 by analyzing the 1973 demonic classic "The Exorcist". The group assesses the film's impact on the possession subgenre, discusses the impact of the film questioning the faith of its audience, and wonders when a demon will ditch the vulgarity and just be a nice guy for once. This episode contains spoilers.

There's no movie review this week as the Hack or Slash team takes a holiday break. Dan and Leah are heading home for the holidays, and Alexis, Kris, and PJ reflect on 2018 as well as their winter horror lineup. Movie review episodes will resume Jan. 4th.

This week the Hack or Slash team compares and contrasts the 1960 Hitchcock classic "Psycho" to its scene-for-scene 1998 remake. The group laments casting decisions in remakes, debates the likability of Vince Vaughn, and struggles with the complexities of modern first aid kits. This episode contains spoilers.

The Hack or Slash team commemorates Thanksgiving by reviewing Kristy (2014). The group learns about the deep web, debates the quality of tin foil masks, and reminisces on the college experience. This episode contains spoilers.