This week we're wrapping up the year with our 2025 Slasher's Choice Awards. We recap the year's wild stats, celebrate the winners across categories like Best Survivor, Best Villain, and Best Kill, and commiserate over the Hack Awards that call out the absolute worst horrors we endured.

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're taking a bite out of Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008). We assess the absurdity of its plot, evaluate the chaotic charm of its practical effects, and analyze the film's meta-commentary on low-budget filmmaking. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:46.

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Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008)

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307: The Gingerdead Man (2005)

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're unwrapping Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025). We dissect the film's modern retelling of a cult classic, evaluate its blend of horror and dark comedy, and discuss the effectiveness of its take on Billy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15.

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Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)

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Episode 191: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're opening up The Advent Calendar (2021). We discuss the film's unique take on the cursed object trope, explore its balance of holiday spirit and psychological horror, and evaluate the development of its main character's journey. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:28.

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The Advent Calendar (2021)

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This week we're unpacking Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025). We critique the film's character development and writing, assess the effectiveness of its scares, and discuss its dedication to fan service. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:26.

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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)

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299: Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're commemorating Thanksgiving with Bambi: The Reckoning (2025). We discuss the film's balance of camp and horror, analyze its quality as a mutated creature feature, and debate its emotional impact. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:59.

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Bambi: The Reckoning (2025)

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Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023)

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024)

Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025)

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week our patrons have voted for us to review Cloverfield (2008). We discuss the impact of its found footage style, explore the complexities of the characters' relationships, and evaluate its status as a post-9/11 anxiety film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 44:52.

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Cloverfield (2008)

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Cloverfield Alternate Endings

36 Spooky Facts and Trivia About 'Cloverfield' (2008)

Even Though I'm Godzilla's Number 1 Fan, I Still Think Cloverfield Is The Greatest Monster Movie Ever Made. Here's Why.

Director Babak Anvari Teases New 'Cloverfield' Sequel: "You're Going To Get Something Amazing"

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're embarking on a gothic journey with Frankenstein (2025). We analyze its set design and costumes, discuss the character portrayals of Victor and the Creature, and debate the impact of its deviations from the book. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 39:06.

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Frankenstein (2025)

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Frankenstein Movie Ending Explained

Frankenstein viewers left shocked over 'unrecognisable' star's double role

Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Is Flawed Because His Creature Is Not

Frankenstein Scores 29.1M Views in First Week, One of 2025's Biggest Netflix Movie Debuts

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

We're looking back at this year's Spooky Season and everything that made Hack or Slash University come alive: the watch parties, the 31 Days challenge, the chaos, the community, and the pure horror-loving joy that carried us through October. In this special public edition of Slasher Digest FM, we reflect on the magic that unfolded and share what's ahead for the months to come.

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

This week we're unraveling the legacy of The Phantom of the Opera (1925). We analyze Lon Chaney's iconic performance, investigate the film's influence on gothic horror, and dive into the film's technical feats. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:22.

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The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

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How Lon Chaney's Makeup Transformed Hollywood Horror

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

We're closing out spooky season with the ultimate guide to horror movies set on Halloween night. From Halloween and Trick 'r Treat to Terrifier 2, Haunt, and Hocus Pocus, we're breaking down the films that make October 31st the perfect home for horror. We explore how the holiday itself becomes a character, and share our favorite picks for everything from brutal slashers to family-friendly classics.

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Untangling the Halloween Franchise

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