Explore every episode of the podcast SlashBack Cinema
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| Evil Dead 2 horror...or comedy? | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:21:24 | |
Ryan calls it the greatest horror comedy ever made. Shanny says it's basically a live-action Looney Tunes cartoon filmed with terrifying commitment. Somewhere between the possessed hand, Henrietta's basement hijinks, gallons of mulit color blood, and Bruce Campbell absorbing more physical punishment than any actor should, they try to answer the question. Episode Highlights:
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| Lifeforce (1985) | Space Vampires & Peak 80s Sci-Fi Horror | 25 May 2026 | 00:27:37 | |
If you've ever been in a toxic relationship with a space vampire, this is the episode for you. This week on SlashBack Cinema, Ryan and Shanny tackle Lifeforce (1985), Tobe Hooper's gloriously unhinged sci-fi horror epic that somehow combines space vampires, psychic powers, zombie outbreaks, alien bats, Patrick Stewart, and the end of the world into one movie. What starts as a mysterious mission to Halley's Comet quickly spirals into apocalyptic chaos as an otherworldly energy vampire arrives on Earth and turns London into a nightmare. Along the way we discuss Canon Films' biggest gamble, why the original title The Space Vampires would've been infinitely better, Patrick Stewart's unforgettable performance, and whether this cult oddity is actually a misunderstood masterpiece. Plus: #Lifeforce #TobeHooper #80sHorror #CultCinema #SciFiHorror #PatrickStewart #SlashBackCinema | |||
| The Wicker Man (1973) | Is This the Citizen Kane of Horror? | 03 May 2026 | 00:21:36 | |
If you need to get away from it all… Summerisle is waiting. This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head back to 1973 to break down The Wicker Man a folk horror classic that trades jump scares for slow-building dread… and delivers one of the most unforgettable endings in horror history. What starts as a simple missing person case quickly turns into something far more unsettling, as a devout Christian police officer finds himself trapped in a world of pagan rituals, strange traditions, and a community that’s hiding something big. Spoilers ahead and trust us, this is one you’ll want to hear. Got thoughts on The Wicker Man? | |||
| They Live (1988) OBEY. CONSUME. PUT ON THE GLASSES. | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:27:45 | |
“We’re here to chew bubblegum and podcast… and we’re all out of bubblegum.” | |||
| The Stuff (1985) You Ate It. It Ate You Back. | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:33:57 | |
Everyone's eating it. Nobody knows what it is. Nobody cares. This week on SlashBack Cinema, we're grabbing a spoon and digging into The Stuff (1985), the cult horror where a mysterious dessert turns America into willing victims. It's a movie about capitalist consumption, addiction, and how easy it is to sell people exactly what destroys them. We get into the wild premise, the practical effects, the 80s weirdness that makes it unforgettable, and why this one hits harder now than it ever did. yEELEAaRz5D3ssy9P3Z8 | |||
| Poltergeist (1982): Suburban Hell, Real Skeletons, and Peak Gen X Trauma | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:26:01 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we channel Poltergeist...the suburban nightmare that made every flickering TV feel like a portal to hell. | |||
| Piranha (1978): This Movie Bites! Killer Fish and Summer Camp Chaos + Retro Trivia | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:26:41 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head into the water with Joe Dante’s Piranha (1978) the scrappy Jaws-inspired cult classic where genetically engineered killer fish turn a quiet river into an all-you-can murder buffet. Ryan and Shanny break down the fishy action, the wild B-movie energy, and why this cult favorite still bites. Special guest Jeff Wilson joins the conversation, and we wrap things up with another round of 80s retro trivia to test your VHS-era memory. | |||
| C.H.U.D. (1984) The 80s Sewer-Dweller Toxic Waste Cult Classic | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:25:17 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head into the New York City sewers to revisit C.H.U.D. (1984)—aka Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers. We break down government cover-ups, toxic waste, 80s paranoia, and why this scrappy cult horror classic still has serious VHS-era bite. Is it a creature feature masterpiece…or radioactive nonsense? We give it the Stabby Score and find out. | |||
| My Bloody Valentine (1981): The Slasher That Ruined Valentine’s Day | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:33:24 | |
In this episode of SlashBack Cinema, we revisit My Bloody Valentine (1981)—the Canadian slasher that proved Valentine’s Day is a terrible time to throw a party. Set in the mining town of Valentine Bluffs, the film follows the bloody legend of Harry Warden, a pickaxe-wielding killer with a flair for the dramatic, heart-shaped candy boxes and extremely personal murder notes. This one is Quentin Tarantino's favorite slasher, and we ask the real question: does My Bloody Valentine earn its cult status—or is it just coasting on vibes, gore, and too much Valentine's Day candy? Plus, we throw it back with trivia from 1981 and give the film its official Stabby Score. | |||
| House (1985) Haunted House Chaos, Interdimensional Closet Demons & The Greatest American Hero | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:30:32 | |
The Greatest American Hero, a haunted house, Vietnam flashbacks, and some of the strangest creature effects of the 80s collide in House (1985). We revisit this horror-comedy cult classic to see why its chaos, charm, and VHS-era weirdness still hold up. Be sure to check out YouTube for our new podcast video format:https://www.youtube.com/@SlashBackCinema And please do consider becoming a supporter of our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419299/support | |||
| Flatliners (1990): Because Med School Wasn’t Scary Enough + Retro Trivia | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:34:25 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we flatline with Flatliners—the glossy 90s thriller where med students stop their own hearts to see what comes next… and don’t love what follows them back (including small children who beat the snot out of you). We discuss the killer cast, iconic scenes, and why this near-death cult classic is still remembered decades later. | |||
| Silent Night Deadly Night (1984) Santa trauma & One Naughty Kill Count | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:31:26 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we ask the question: Ho ho ho? Or no no no? we unwrap Silent Night, Deadly Night, the controversial 1984 Christmas slasher that turned mall Santas into horror icons. From Billy’s childhood trauma and religious guilt to infamous kill scenes, protest-fueled marketing, and a body count that launched a franchise, we break down what still works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why this film refuses to stay buried under the tree. | |||
| Christmas Evil (1980) – Yuletide Horror & Cult Legacy | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:37:20 | |
What happens when you really commit to being Santa? This week on SlashBack Cinema, we unwrap Christmas Evil (1980) a grimy, slow-burn (or is it no-burn??) holiday horror film that exposes the dangers of embracing your inner Santa. Naughty, nice, or completely feral… this is one weird seasonal trip. We unpack its unsettling themes, peculiar character choices, and how this overlooked gem became a cult favorite plus what makes it uniquely creepy in the Christmas horror subgenre. | |||
| Night of the Creeps (1986) Why This Cult Sci-Fi Horror Still Rules | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:34:57 | |
Alien slugs, zombie frat boys, and Tom Atkins dropping scorched-earth one-liners. This week Shanny and Ryan pop in the cult classic Night of the Creeps. Don't forget to bring your flamethrower! Listen in as we explain the movie’s wild concept, its standout scenes, and why it refuses to die among ’80s horror fans. | |||
| Hack-O-Lantern (1988) When a Pumpkin-Obsessed Grandpa Runs a Satanic Cult | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:42:26 | |
Get ready for Hack-O-Lantern (1988) A schlocky, satanic, headbanging mess packed with awkward family moments, cheap cult rituals, and enough bad acting to fill a pumpkin patch. It’s Halloween horror at its most wonderfully awful. Shanny and Ryan ask the question - How did this ever get made? | |||
| Uninvited (1987) So bad, it's good...A surprising horror comedy | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:32:37 | |
Hey Slashers - you're officially invited to join SlashBack Cinema as we dig into 1987’s shlock-tastic horror oddity Uninvited! Bonus: we’ve got a special guest riding along for this one! | |||
| Happy Birthday to Me! (1981) Private Schools, Shish Kebab Skewers, and Peak Slasher Logic | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:30:29 | |
Sharpen those skewers--it's time to celebrate with one of the most infamous slashers of the early '80s! In this episode, we slice into Happy Birthday to Me (1981), the Canadian cult classic known for its bizarre kills and wild plot twists. | |||
| The Amityville Horror (1979) ft. Weirder After Dark! | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:34:37 | |
This week, we’re packing up the moving truck and heading to the most infamous house on Long Island—The Amityville Horror (1979). But we’re not braving the flies, ghostly voices, and bargain-priced real estate alone! Joining us are Sean, Cathy, and Chris, the hosts of the podcast Weirder After Dark, and they're bringing their spooky expertise to the mix. We’ll sift through the jump scares, over-the-top acting, and that unforgettable swarm of flies to ask: is Amityville a horror… or a snooze? Be sure to check out the first half our conversation and the true story of the house at Amityville over at Weirder After Dark https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-the-amityville-horror-ft-slashback-cinema/id1781476284?i=1000724491796 | |||
| Zombie (1979) Worm-Eye Gore & Peak VHS Exploitation | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:20:54 | |
Summer aint over yet..join us for a tropical getaway for Lucio Fulci’s Zombie (1979) (or Zombie Flesh Eaters and also know by many other names) — the infamous Italian horror classic that brought us zombie shark-fighting, and eye-popping gore done with italian style. Join us as we break down the atmosphere, outrageous effects, and why this one still stands as a high-water mark of Euro horror. | |||
| Slumber Party Massacre (1982) Power Tools, Pizza, and Subversive Slashers w/ guest Margot Harrison | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:37:57 | |
Grab your popcorn and lock the doors, because we’re drilling into Slumber Party Massacre (1982)! And this episode’s extra special—we’re joined by film critic Margot Harrison for some killer insights. You won’t want to miss it! | |||
| An American Werewolf in London (1981) Horror Alchemy. The Perfect Blend of Horror & Comedy | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:23:16 | |
A backpacking trip gone horribly wrong, lycanthropy, and London mayhem — in this episode, we unpack the legendary transformation scenes, epic lore, and pitch-black humor of An American Werewolf in London. Bloody good time guaranteed. | |||
| Pumpkinhead (1988): The Revenge Monster Classic – Recut Edition | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:23:06 | |
We're officially on vacation, but here's a surprise for listeners! We pulled out one of our earliest episodes and George Lucas'ed it! New edit! Fresh audio clips! Same Slashback! | |||
| Friday the 13th (1980) The One That Started a Thousand Sequels | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:21:38 | |
This week, we head to Camp Crystal Lake to unpack the movie that launched a thousand slashers (and at least a dozen sequels). Grab your sleeping bags — and maybe a machete or perhaps a bow and arrow. | |||
| Sleepaway Camp (1983) - Watch out for the Bees and the Most Shocking Ending in 80's Horror | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:26:24 | |
Pack your bags and prep your pranks—we’re heading to Sleepaway Camp, where the kills are creative, the counselors are clueless, and the ending still shocks decades later. Also, be sure to check out the killer podcast Weirder After Dark: | |||
| Phantasm (1979) Dream Logic, Other Dimensions and a Film that Refuse to Explain Itself | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:30:35 | |
Evil dwarves, deadly spheres, and one creepy mortician — we're exploring Phantasm (1979)! Is it a dream? A nightmare? Or something worse? Tune in for our take on the Tall Man, and why this bizarre cult classic still haunts us. | |||
| House (1977) Sureal Pop Art Horror That Broke Every Rule | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:32:03 | |
A piano eats a girl. A head bites a butt. A cat shoots lasers from its eyes. Welcome to the bonkers, beautiful chaos that is HOUSE (1977), the Japanese horror masterpiece that defies logic and embraces madness. You may never be the same after seeing this movie. | |||
| Night of the Demons '88 vs '09 - Epic Demonic Showdown | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:32:19 | |
This Tuesday, an epic demonic battle not to be missed - it's 1988's Night of the Demons vs. 2009's Night of the Demons. Only one film leaves alive. Join Shanny & Ryan for this demon double header. | |||
| Jacob's Ladder (1990) Under Your Skin and Stuck There for Decades + Retro Trivia Battle | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:40:05 | |
Jacob’s Ladder (1990) – A descent into madness, memory, and the meaning of life. This one shook us then—and it still hits hard. We may need a chiropractic adjustment with Louis after watching this one. BONUS - SPECIAL TRIVIA GUEST THIS WEEK! Our good friend Kevin joins us for an epic head-to-head trivia battle. Grab the popcorn! | |||
| The Lost Boys (1987) - Peak 80's Vampire Cool | 28 May 2025 | 00:26:35 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema: The Lost Boys (1987) | |||
| Suspiria (1977) Color Soaked, Logic Free, and Beautiful as Hell | 21 May 2025 | 00:25:28 | |
Witches, whispers, stained glass, and a Goblin score that refuses to chill— Dario Argento’s surreal masterpiece Suspiria is a sensory overload of color, chaos, and cult horror history. | |||
| Stephen King's Silver Bullet (1985) The Only Man Ready for This Werewolf? Gary Busey | 13 May 2025 | 00:29:54 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head to small-town Maine for Stephen King’s Silver Bullet (1985)—a coming-of-age werewolf story packed with fireworks, fog, and a fully unleashed Gary Busey. | |||
| Swamp Thing - Double Feature! Swampy Campy Comic Chaos | 06 May 2025 | 00:46:51 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re wading deep into the bayou for a Swamp Thing double feature — reviewing Wes Craven’s 1982 classic and its gloriously campy sequel Return of the Swamp Thing (1989) Check out these amazingly cheesy clips! The Incredible Hulk Meets Thor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYb0XZbHzVY&ab_channel=JoBloMovieClips The Captain America Pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmZFhPcepnA&ab_channel=JoBloSuperheroes The Dr. Strange pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAFElwol5P4&ab_channel=robatsea2009 The 1970s Spider-Man live action show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMcCt2Ag4Sg&ab_channel=KenBerg | |||
| Chopping Mall! - Where shopping costs an arm and a leg! | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:25:03 | |
Attention Shoppers: This week, SlashBack Cinema takes you on a one-way trip to the Chopping Mall (1986)—the only 80s horror movie where killer security robots in a shopping mall make perfect sense! See you in the food court! | |||
| Tremors - Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon and Hearty Side of Giant Worms | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:27:58 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we head to Perfection, Nevada for 1990’s Tremors— a creature feature throwback packed with desert chaos, underground monsters, and side of Kevin Bacon. Grab your elephant gun - it's Graboid hunting time! | |||
| Anna and the Apocalypse (rerelease) PLUS A NEW QUIZ! | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:35:21 | |
A new edit of our December conversation about Anna and the Apocalypse from 2017. Spoilers aplenty! Plus: a brand new quiz about 80s music! Let us know if you get them all! | |||
| The Parenting (2025) Meet the Parents, But Make It Demonic | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:23:31 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re breaking format to sink our teeth into The Parenting (2025)—HBO's brand-new horror comedy that nods to the horror and horror comedies of the 1980s. With a killer cast, demonic family drama, and just the right amount of camp, The Parenting channels the chaotic charm of retro horror while delivering something fresh and funny. | |||
| Critters (1986) When Cute Aliens Choose Violence aka Gremlins’ Meaner, Dirtier Cousins | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:27:55 | |
This week we’re rolling into Critters (1986)! On this episode of SlashBack Cinema, Shanny and Ryan revisit the chaotic creature feature from 1986 that gave us furry alien murderballs, intergalactic bounty hunters, and one very resourceful pipe bomb-making kid. A special shout out to Jason R. for recommending we watch this one! | |||
| Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) Do you have Clown Phobia (Coulrophobia)? Turn Back Now! | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
Step right up, Slashback fans—because the circus is in town! This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re diving into Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988), the cotton candy-coated cult classic where alien clowns invade a small town, turning people into carnival snacks. With popcorn guns, shadow puppet dinosaurs, and balloon animal bloodhounds, this movie fully embraces its campy, absurd horror-comedy energy. But does it still hold up, or is it just a stale bag of circus peanuts? | |||
| Return of the Living Dead (1985) Punk Rock Zombies & Brains That Talk Back | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:27:10 | |
"Do you wanna party?! It's party time!" This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re digging up Return of the Living Dead (1985)—the punk rock zombie classic. With a killer 80s punk soundtrack AND graveyard punks, this movie redefined zombie horror with pure, unhinged energy. Tune in now—send more paramedics! | |||
| Bad Taste (1987) DIY Gore and Peter Jackson Showing Zero Restraint | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:19:58 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re diving into Bad Taste (1987)—Peter Jackson’s ultra-low-budget, high-gore, totally insane debut! Is this cult classic a glorious splatterpiece or just plain bad taste? Tune in and find out! | |||
| Demons (1985) - Metal, Mayhem - Molto Bene! Dont sleep on this one. | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:27:57 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we’re diving into Lamberto Bava’s Demons (1985) A cursed movie screening turns an audience into flesh hungry demons, and from there, it’s pure, unhinged mayhem— Glowing eyes, heavy metal, and a katana-wielding motorcycle hero—because, of course. 🇮🇹 | |||
| Videodrome (1983) Long Live the New Flesh! | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:25:43 | |
This week on Slashback we’re diving into Videodrome (1983), David Cronenberg’s mind-melting masterpiece of body horror, media paranoia, and VHS-fueled nightmares and Debbie Harry is there for the ride. | |||
| Re-Animator (1985) Glowing Goo & Talking Heads | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:19:34 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema, we open the glowing green serum and dive into Re-Animator (1985)! This mad scientist masterpiece delivers over-the-top gore, twisted humor, and Jeffrey Combs as Herbert West—the most unhinged medical student in horror history. Severed heads, fighting intestines, and a morgue goes mosh pit! What more could you want? | |||
| The Changeling – Seances, Spirits and George C. Scott! | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:26:22 | |
This week on SlashBack Cinema we summon The Changeling (1980). This underrated haunted house classic delivers spine-chilling atmosphere, a tragic ghost story, one seriously creepy red ball and George C. Scott – the toughest haunted house protagonist in horror history. | |||
| Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) The OG Home Alone, but Freddy Wins | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:17:12 | |
"One, two, Freddy’s coming for you…" It’s not a dream! Our A Nightmare on Elm Street episode is here! Dive into the 80s slasher classic that made us all afraid to fall asleep. We’re digging into Freddy Krueger’s iconic debut, exploring the film’s behind-the-scenes lore, and debating whether sleep is really overrated. | |||
| Night of the Comet (1984) - Totally Rad Apocalypse! | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:22:57 | |
Grab your Uzis and Aqua Net and get ready for some post-apocalyptic 80s fun! This week on SlashBack Cinema, we're diving into Night of the Comet (1984), the cult classic that blends valley girls, zombies, and end-of-the-world mall adventures—because girls just wanna have fun! | |||
| Hellraiser (1987) Solve the Box, Ruin Your Life. Thanks Frank! | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:22:36 | |
"The box. You opened it. We came." Prepare to unlock the horrors of Hellraiser (1987)! Join us as we delve into Clive Barker's gruesome and iconic masterpiece, exploring the chilling cenobites and the twisted line between pain and pleasure. Does this 80s classic still hold up? Tune in and find out!" | |||
| Creeping it Real - Creepshow! (1982) | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:26:13 | |
Horror fans—our Creepshow (1982) episode is HERE! Dive into the twisted tales, gory goodness, and campy chaos of this iconic anthology horror masterpiece. From killer cockroaches to vengeful zombies, we’re breaking down every spooky segment and sharing some fascinating behind-the-scenes lore. Did Stephen King’s acting steal the show? Which segment gave you the creeps? We’ve got thoughts and would love to hear yours! | |||
| Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) The Feel-Good Zombie Musical Nobody Warned You About | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:19:34 | |
🎄🧟♀️ What’s better than holiday cheer? Holiday cheer with zombies and musical numbers! In this episode of SlashBack Cinema, Ryan and Shanny dive into the 2017 cult hit Anna and the Apocalypse, a genre-bending mix of horror, comedy, and catchy tunes. Join us as we break down the film’s undead antics and festive fun—because nothing says Christmas like a zombie apocalypse! | |||
| Does Krampus (2015) Deliver the Goods? | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:20:29 | |
🎄👹 This holiday season, we’re unwrapping the dark legend of Krampus! In this episode of SlashBack Cinema, Ryan and Shanny dive into Michael Dougherty’s 2015 horror-comedy Krampus, exploring its twisted take on holiday cheer and the chilling folklore behind the infamous yuletide demon. | |||