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The Slashers return to slice and dice the end of the decade with 1988: Part One. From the horrors of wholesome America to militarized police, low-budget chaos, and shocking international brutality, the late-’80s slasher cycle pushes into transgressive new territory. American Gothic Doom Asylum Maniac Cop Evil Dead Trap

It’s Christmas, and Billy is back. On this episode of The Slashers, we review Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), the unrated reboot of the infamous holiday slasher, written/directed by Mike P. Nelson and starring Rohan Campbell and Ruby Modine. Released in U.S. theaters on December 12, 2025, via Cineverse. This new entry marks a return to the franchise’s “you better watch out” brutality while adding plenty of new wrinkles.  We break down what works, what doesn’t, and how it stacks up against the 1984 original and the broader Silent Night, Deadly Night legacy, kills, tone, holiday vibes, and whether this reboot earns a spot on your annual Christmas horror rotation.   

Peeping Tom (1960) is the taboo-shattering thriller that dissected voyeurism, exposed the predatory psychology baked into filmmaking, and, ironically, became the accidental blueprint for a whole subgenre of cinematic sexual sadism. In this mini-sode, we break down Michael Powell’s striking color design of saturated reds, icy blues, and uncanny purples; the film’s razor-sharp commentary on directors and audiences as voyeurs; and the enduring irony that Peeping Tom was condemned for the very impulses later slashers celebrated. From its explosive reception to its outsized influence on modern horror, we explore how Peeping Tom warned us about the genre it helped create. A deep dive into color, psychology, and the dangerous thrill of looking.

Our journey through 1987 continues! This time, slicing through Christmas carnage, rural rampages, real estate nightmares, and one of the greatest sequel glow-ups in horror history. ’87 refuses to quit, and neither do we. Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 (1987) Garbage day!  Berzerker (1987) Campground mayhem meets Nordic Buck flower? Slaughterhouse (1987) Ugh Open House (1987) The only thing deadlier than the housing market is… the housing market. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987) A fake sequel that outshines its predecessor? We dig into the wild genre swings that make late-’80s horror such a glorious mess. More than trees were trimmed in 1987 when the slaughter continued.

We’re carving into some truly deranged offerings from 1987, because nothing says “family holiday” quite like identity theft, sleazy LA strip joints, Italian arthouse mayhem, and a killer with a taste for cranberry, colored carnage. This feast features: The Stepfather (1987) Body Count (1987) StageFright (1987) Stripped to Kill (1987) Blood Rage (1987) We break down the kills, the chaos, the craft, and the traditional family values behind this year of pure insanity, all while celebrating the most important Thanksgiving tradition of all: cinematic dismemberment. Pull up a chair. Sharpen the carving knife. It’s time for your 1987 Thanksgiving.

The summer of ’86 wasn’t just big hair and bigger explosions; it was a massacre. Slashers were getting weirder, wilder, and way more unhinged. In Part Two, we dive into four films that pushed the genre into neon-soaked absurdity, meta-mayhem, and straight-to-video madness. The Blood Pool: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 – Tobe Hooper’s bonkers sequel blends grindhouse satire, chainsaw duels, and Dennis Hopper in full maniac mode. The Zero Boys – A survival-action-horror hybrid that turns a weekend getaway into a deadly hunt. Evil Laugh – A deep cut, straight-to-video slasher packed with ’80s cheese, masked mayhem, and one unforgettable kitchen-dance montage. Sorority House Massacre – A dream-logic riff on Halloween with psychic visions, campus carnage, and sorority slasher energy. We break down the kills, the craft, the chaos, and hand out awards along the way.  

The mid-’80s slashers are evolving!  Trading grindhouse grime for glossy kills, wild twists, and dark comedy. In this episode, Jason, Paul, and Megan carve into four films that define horror’s strange transition year: The 11th Commandment April Fool’s Day Psycho III Killer Party From returning icons to forgotten freak shows, we debate which films kept the genre alive as the slasher craze started to die. Expect heated takes, deep cuts, and maybe a few April Fools along the way.

The Slashers return to 1985 when gore went direct-to-video. Paul from The Countdown, Megan Kearns from Spoilerpiece Theater, and Jason from Binge Movies slash through Murderlust, The Mutilator, The Hills Have Eyes Part II, The Ripper, and Blood Tracks. Expect sharp debate, killer trivia, and a battle for Best Kill, Best Final Girl, and Best Overall Film. Don’t let them catch you!

Season 2 of The Slashers slashes into the second half of the ’80s! An era when the sub-genre got gorier, campier, and more unhinged than ever. From cult curiosities to infamous sequels and the rise of new horror icons, our Blood Pools dig into everything from sun-drenched slash-sploitation to chilling suburban nightmares. Expect deep cuts, forgotten oddities, and some of the wildest Final Girls, killers, and kills the decade had to offer. Subscribe now and join us as we carve through the bloody boom years of 1985–1989.

Join Jason of Binge Movies, the creator and brains behind this limited series podcast, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre, the heart and soul of the series, and Paul from The Countdown, the equivalent of the series' immune system, as they come together one final time to reflect on the golden age of the Slasher sub-genre, 1980 to 1984.   In among their musings on that long ago time, the hosts give their overall season awards for a range of fun categories including: most athletic killer, most likely to write a best selling memoir, assessments of what type of killer each of their co-hosts, and of course best and worst film that has been covered.   If you have enjoyed the show and would like to hear a second series, it's not too late! Leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening to and let Jason, Megan and Paul know you've enjoyed the journey on Letterboxd at slasherspodcast and via email at [email protected].   The incredible synthwave series theme, Shattered, comes from the talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Please check him out.   And even though that's it for The Slashers, never forget ... DON'T let them catch you!

Join Jason of Binge Movies, the great defender of all that slashes, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre, who dives deep into those same slashers to reveal the deeper themes, and Paul from The Countdown, he who worships the gore among those slashers, as they round out the golden age of the Slasher by exploring the year that was 1984.   This episode's Blood Pool consists of: Rocktober Blood released January 1, 1984 Fatal Games released January 1, 1984 Splatter University released July 13, 1984 Day of the Reaper released October 31, 1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street released November 9, 1984 The Initiation released December 7, 1984   From this Pool, the hosts will each select their Best Poster/Box Art, Best Cult Classic, Best Final "Girl", Best Kill and Best Film, and decide on a podcast winner from each category.   Get involved in the discussion about the show on Letterboxd at slasherspodcast and via email at [email protected].   Leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening to if you'd like to hear a Season 2 of The Slashers.   The incredible synthwave series theme, Shattered, comes from the talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Please check him out.   And otherwise, always remember ... DON'T let them catch you!

Join Jason of Binge Movies, the sadistic programmer who enjoys torturing the others hosts with his film selections for the Blood Pool, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre, whose frilm critic brain gets stretched to breaking point by this week's Pool, and Paul from The Countdown, who now believes Jason's main purpose in life is to torment him with each Blood Pool, as they tackle the whole Slasher year of 1983 in one massive episode!   This episode's Blood Pool consists of: Ogroff (Mad Mutilator) released January 1, 1983 Angst released January 1, 1983 Deadly Lessons released March 7, 1983 Sweet Sixteen released March 18, 1983 The Final Terror released May 1, 1983 Sledgehammer released July 12, 1983 Sleepaway Camp released November 18, 1983   From this Pool, the hosts will each select their Best Poster/Box Art, Best Cult Classic, Best Final "Girl", Best Kill and Best Film, and decide on a podcast winner from each category.   Get involved in the discussion about the show on Letterboxd at slasherspodcast and via email at [email protected].   Leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening to if you'd like to hear a Season 2 of The Slashers.   The incredible synthwave series theme, Shattered, comes from the talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Please check him out.   And otherwise, always remember ... DON'T let them catch you!

Join Jason of Binge Movies, the defender of all trashy slashers, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre, with her scholarly perspective on said trash, and Paul from The Countdown, he who mercilessly takes out the trash, as they examine the second half of a massive year for Slasher films: 1982.   This episode's Blood Pool consists of: Humongous June 11, 1982 Honeymoon Horror released June 15, 1982 Pieces released August 23, 1982 Deadly Games released September 2, 1982 The Slumber Party Massacre released September 10, 1982 Alone in the Dark released November 12, 1982   From this Pool, the hosts will each select their Best Poster/Box Art, Best Cult Classic, Best Final "Girl", Best Kill and Best Film, and decide on a podcast winner from each category.   Get involved in the discussion about the show on Letterboxd at slasherspodcast and via email at [email protected].   Leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening to if you'd like to hear a Season 2 of The Slashers.   The incredible synthwave series theme, Shattered, comes from the talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Please check him out.   And otherwise, please remember ... DON'T let them catch you!

Join Jason of Binge Movies, the insane mind from which this limited series podcast was born, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre, she who could not say no to Jason, and Paul from The Countdown, he who has to keep Jason in check, as they tackle the first half of another huge year in the history of Slasher films: 1982.   This episode's Blood Pool consists of: Island Of Blood released January 8, 1982 The New York Ripper released March 4, 1982 Silent Rage released April 2, 1982 Death Screams released May 1, 1982 Visiting Hours released May 21, 1982 Midnight released May 28, 1982   From this Pool, the hosts will each select their Best Poster/Box Art, Best Cult Classic, Best Final "Girl", Best Kill and Best Film, and decide on a podcast winner from each category.   Get involved in the discussion about the show on Letterboxd at slasherspodcast and via email at [email protected].   Leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening to if you'd like to hear a Season 2 of The Slashers.   The incredible synthwave series theme, Shattered, comes from the talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Please check him out.   And otherwise, never forget ... DON'T let them catch you!

Join Jason of Binge Movies, the cult movie champion, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre, the magnificently centered voice of reason, and Paul from The Countdown, the show's answer to Statler and Waldrof, as they join forces to complete their journey through the Slashers of 1981.   This episode's Blood Pool consists of: The Burning May 8, 1981 Happy Birthday to Me May 15, 1981 The Prowler November 6, 1981 Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker November 20, 1981   From this Pool, the hosts will each select their Best Poster/Box Art, Best Cult Classic, Best Final "Girl", Best Kill and Best Film, and decide on a podcast winner from each category.   Get involved in the discussion about the show on Letterboxd at slasherspodcast and via email at [email protected].   Leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening to if you'd like to hear a Season 2 of The Slashers.   The incredible synthwave series theme, Shattered, comes from the talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Please check him out.   And otherwise, never forget ... DON'T let them catch you!