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An informative and humorous look at current and past horror films. Features: News, A Review Of The Week, Horror Recommendations, Topic Discussions and More! Give a listen would ya?
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Episodes

Episode 167 - Poultrygeist

It's staff pick time again, and for this week's show, New Jersey Nick picks what he says is the most accessible Troma film, Poultrygeist. Will the other fingers feel the same or revolt over the revolting movie? Also, there may be news and other stuff that's fun. Strap in for fun.

Dec 09, 20141 hr 26 min

Episode 166 - The Taking of Deborah Logan

This week, the guys see if they're as thankful for The Taking of Deborah Logan as they are for leftover turkey sandwiches. It's not really a fair contest to be fair. Also, you get a brief hit off that gravy boat known as Mike's News. And once again we remind you that if you're going to shop through Amazon for your holiday needs, do us a favor and head to SlasherCast.net and click the banner on our site so we'll get a little taste. Costs you nothing extra, but really supports the show. Thanks, an...

Dec 01, 20141 hr 38 min

Episode 165 - The Babadook

It's time to curl up with a nice book as the guys take a strange journey with The Babadook. This is one of the movies the gang has been waiting for, so listen to see if it lives up to the hype. Also, you'll get Mike's News, some sing-alongs and a lot more. And don't forget, you can help support the show by using the special Amazon banner on our website, SlasherCast.net ....

Nov 24, 20141 hr 41 min

Episode 164 - Housebound

By popular request on the Facebook and the Twitter, this week the guys get stuck inside watching Housebound, the horror-comedy from New Zealand. The fingers haven't had a lot of luck with the comedic films lately... will this one win them over? Take a listen! Also, as you'll hear mentioned a few times, don't forget to bookmark SlasherCast.net and use the Amazon banner there to go to Amazon and buy the stuff you're going to buy anyway to support the show. Chrismakwanzaanukah is coming soon after ...

Nov 17, 20141 hr 22 min

Episode 163 - Starry Eyes

This week, the guys take a look at Starry Eyes and come away pretty impressed. Also, you'll get Mike's News and a severe case of laughter all over this episode. One of the gang's favorite recordings ever. Strap yourself in.

Nov 10, 20141 hr 42 min

Episode 162 - Horns and Demons

This week out, your fearless fivesome dive into a rare double review with Jack's pick, the Lamberto Bava classic from 1985. Then, the guys review the Daniel Radcliffe starring adaptation of Joe Hill's Horns, including an in-depth discussion of the differences between the book and the movie. Plus, you get Mike's News of course.

Nov 03, 20142 hr 38 min

Episode 161 - Saw 10th Anniversasry

In honor of the 10th anniversary of Saw and it's foray back into theaters, the guys sit down to revisit it and see if it holds up as well as they remember. Plus you get more of Nick's Halloween News and a list of the Top 10 Worst Endings.

Oct 27, 20141 hr 56 min

Episode 160 - V/H/S Viral

Everybody knows that SlasherCast loves V/H/S 1 & 2. Both movies earned the elusive SlasherCast Platinum rating, but what will they think of the third and final entry in the found footage franchise? V/H/S Viral claims to draw inspiration from viral videos on the internet, which is a risky new direction for the series. The guys dissect its segments piece by piece and cover all the ups and downs on this one. Also, SlasherCast takes a look at Roger Ebert's favorite (and not-so-favorite) horror m...

Oct 21, 20142 hr 40 min

Episode 159 - ABCs of Death 2

This week the guys head back to school for another lesson on the ABCs of Death. Will they be more enthusiastic this time around, or will the lingering scent of F is for Fart still spoil the air? Find out here! Also the guys sit through a round of Mike's News and Dave takes one for the team and gives us his review of Annabelle. All this and so much more!

Oct 13, 20142 hr 16 min

Episode 158 - WNUF Halloween Special

It's the month of Halloween and Slashercast spends Episode 158 discussing our favorite holiday. After Mike's news, we discuss our favorite things about Halloween. Following the discussion is a review of WNUF Halloween Special. Does this unique movie cause us to embrace our nostalgia of Halloween TV specials? Listen in and find out.

Oct 07, 20141 hr 53 min

Episode 157 - Tusk and Honeymoon

This week it's two for one, as the guys try to answer #WalrusYes or #WalrusNo as they review Kevin Smith's Tusk and toss the bouquet and head off for a Honeymoon. It's a body horror double feature! will the Honeymoon be pleasant? Will Kevin Smith impress the guys more than he did with Red State? All these answers, Mike's News and more on this episode of SlasherCast

Sep 29, 20142 hr 17 min

Episode 156 - Jaws 3 & SlasherCast Game Show

This week the guys celebrate their third anniversary by watching Jaws 3(D) and are pleasantly surprised by the discussion it yields. Plus, it's another round of the SlasherCast Game Show! Who will walk away with bragging rights? Odds are against it being Mike. Plus you get news and a recap of the year that was! It's a jam packed jubilee! Thanks for listening for three years and many more to come!

Sep 23, 20142 hr 20 min

Episode 155 - Leprechaun: Origins

One of Nick's most anticipated films (for good or for bad) of the year is finally here! Will the guys embrace a WWE rebootmake of what wasn't a great franchise to begin with? Special guest DA Chaney once again joins the fellows as they get hornswoggled into reviewing Leprechaun: Origins and see if its luck holds out. Plus news, a list and more!

Sep 15, 20142 hr 7 min

Episode 154 - As Above So Below

Guest DA Chaney joins the boys for a trip below the Earth as they review As Above So Below. But first, Mike's off, so you get Dave's News He Doesn't Give a Shit About.Then, the guys plus 1 round out the show with a list of WTF moments from horror movies. All this and lots more in this episode of SlasherCast.

Sep 08, 20142 hr 15 min

Episode 153 - Eyes Without A Face (Les Yeux Sans Visage)

This week the guys talk about their first jaw dropping moments in horror movies and review Mike's pick, the 1960 French horror Les Yeux Sans Visage (Eyes Without A Face for the rest of us). Will the rest of the fingers give it as much love as Mike does? Not likely. Plus, you get a trailerful edition of Mike's News and more in this episode of SlasherCast!

Sep 01, 20141 hr 57 min

Episode 152 - Beetlejuice & Is It Horror: The Addams Family

On our annual family friendly episode, we review Tim Burton's classic Beetlejuice . Does the "ghost with the most" still hold up over 25 years later? You'll also get a new installment of Is It Horror. Is The Addams Family really a horror movie or a comedy with horror elements?

Aug 26, 20141 hr 26 min

Episode 151 - Patrick (2014) (aka Patrick: Evil Awakens)

This week, the guys go Aussie remake with Patrick, or Patrick: Evil Awakens depending on your region. Will it hold a candle to the original or just lay there in a persistent vegetative state? Only the fingers know for sure. Plus, a couple of lists and Mike's News to round out the fun.

Aug 18, 20141 hr 46 min

Episode 150- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre & Dear SlasherCast

It's that time again! As we do every 25 episodes, the guys sit down to answer your questions and review a classic of the genre. This time around, the boys rev up their review for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (OG 1974 of course). Then, it's time to settle in and start answering the listener questions (and there were quite a few, thanks!). And of course you get Mike's News and all the other stuff you've come to know SlasherCast for. Thanks for listening, and start getting ready. You only have 25 mo...

Aug 11, 20143 hr 12 min

Side Effect - Episode 30 - Guardians of the Galaxy

Star-Lord, the Nova Corps, and anthropromorphic raccoons and trees make up Episode 30. Dave, New Jersey Nick, Mike, plus our guests D.A. Chaney and Steve from Chicago review James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy. We go in depth when discussing this movie and its place in the current Marvel Cinematic Universe. This episode also delves into the age old Marvel vs. DC conversation.

Aug 07, 20141 hr 34 min

Episode 149 - Monsters

This week your fab five fingers forage into Dave's pick, Gareth Edwards first attempt at a creature feature, Monsters. Also, the guys (Ok, mostly Jack and Mike) take a look at a list of forgotten films that should be revisited. Plus a monsters-sized edition of Mike's News and so, so , so much more.

Aug 04, 20142 hr 22 min

Episode 148 - The Purge: Anarchy and the return of The Pitch

The Purge: Anarchy was one of the five fingers' most anticipated movies of 2014. so how did the movie they hoped was a bloodier The Warriors fare in the eyes of the guys. Listen and you'll find out. But first, you get Mike's News and, more excitingly, another round of The Pitch, and it's amazing. All this and so much more in this episode of SlasherCast!

Jul 28, 20142 hr 36 min

Episode 147 - The Strain and The Nest

This week the guys take a quick look at a quick movie, David Cronenberg's short The Nest, during which you can actually hear an alcohol induced epiphany happen right before your very ears that changes the whole scope of the review. Then the guys dive right into the pilot episode of Guillermo Del Toro's The Strain. You also get some extended Mike's News and a lot more.

Jul 21, 20141 hr 53 min

Episode 146 - Almost Human

It's the return of the Slashercast Gameshow! On this edition, we are quizzed on our knowledge of horror movie taglines. After the game, we delve into a review of the movie Almost Human . During the review, one member of the show vehemently disagrees with the consensus on the movie. An intense discussion ensues. You'll also get a condensed version of the news from Dave on Episode 146 of Slashercast! Links Hitchcock The Baby When a Stranger Calls Please send us your questions for the next installm...

Jul 14, 20141 hr 52 min

Side Effect - Episode 29 - Only Lovers Left Alive

New Jersey Nick and Dave discuss the esoteric world of vampires and "zombies" as they review Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive , starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston.

Jul 12, 201427 min

Episode 145 - Rigor Mortis

Anyone can make a horror movie, right? Nick, Dave, and Jack put that theory to the test in a new segment called The Pitch. Each member delivers a Hollywood style pitch of a horror remake/reboot. Do any of us have a future in the moving picture business or should we not quit our day jobs? You'll also get Nick delivering the news, a short review of Martial Arts Horror film Rigor Mortis , and more in Episode 145 of Slashercast. Links Snowpiercer Retard-O-Tron Video Mixtape Only Lovers Left Alive Sc...

Jul 08, 20141 hr 27 min

SlasherCast - Episode 144 - Videodrome

The old flesh is dead... Long live the new flesh! Hail, hail the gang's all here as the guys take on Ted's Staff Pick of David Cronenberg's classic Videodrome. You also get Mike's News of course and one of the strangest endings in SlasherCast history. This and so much more on 144.

Jun 30, 20141 hr 42 min

SlasherCast - Episode 143 - Witching & Bitching

Finally all five fingers are here and this week they go after the long anticipated Witching & Bitching (you know, that one movie they talked about in the news like a year ago? yeah, that one). And, as if that weren't enough to whet your appetite, you get the longest shortest edition of Mike's News (not a typo). All this and so much more on this episode of SlasherCast.

Jun 23, 20141 hr 31 min

Slashercast - Episode 142 - Willow Creek

This week the guys head into the woods in search of a good Bigfoot movie. They find Bobcat Goldthwait’s movie “Willow Creek”. Do all of them make it out of the woods? Do all all of them make it to the show? There’s also a big Top 50 list that might make your heads shake or nod depending on your idea of what is a bad movie. Also you’ll get another edition of The Nick and Jack Show!

Jun 17, 20142 hr 2 min

Side Effect - Episode 28 - Edge of Tomorrow

On this Side Effect, Dave and D.A. Chaney repeat the same day as they discuss Doug Liman's Edge of Tomorrow. Does the time travel concept borrow too heavily from Groundhog Day or is Edge of Tomorrow the time travel action movie we've always wanted?

Jun 13, 201452 min

SlasherCast - Episode 141 - Slither

Its Nick's movie pick this week and he wanted SlasherCast to learn about a Marvel director's horror cred. Slither was the first movie directed by James Gunn, the director of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy. A lot of people have said that this movie is an homage to Night of the Creeps, but what does SlasherCast think? Also, the guys have an extended discussion about their favorite horror movies that were that marked directorial debuts.

Jun 10, 20142 hr 5 min
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