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. Send us a text Support the show

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. Send us a text S...

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. Send us a text Support the show

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? Send us a text Support the show

Hey Slashers - you're officially invited to join SlashBack Cinema as we dig into 1987’s shlock-tastic horror oddity Uninvited! Not to be confused with Uninvited (2024), The Uninvited (2025), The Uninvited (2009), or even The Uninvited (1944). Nope...this is Greydon Clark’s 1987 mutant cat classic where the horror is questionable, but the unintentional comedy is off the charts. Bonus: we’ve got a special guest riding along for this one! Send us a text Support the show

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. Send us a text Support the show

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? B...

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. Send us a text Support the show

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 author and film critic Margot Harrison for some killer insights. Send us a text Support the show

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. Send us a text Support the show

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! Send us a text Support the show

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. Send us a text Support the show

SlashBack is taking summer break and going bi-weekly for July! We’re off to the beach… probably to get stalked by something with a machete. No new episode this week, but don’t worry— We’ll be back next week with more cult classics, blood-soaked nostalgia, and VHS-fueled chaos. In the meantime: Catch up on past episodes Rewatch Sleepaway Camp or Friday the 13th Don’t go skinny dipping after dark Send us a text Support the show

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: https://linktr.ee/Weirderafterdark?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacb58SlIkqPOtEtm4rckEx4s9vxiSPvBmIgAme6-VdtunrMtRR_izps5_a_rQ_aem_Vgjqf6QPjClPw5sBZsNt3Q Send us a text Support the show

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. Send us a text Support the show

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. Send us a text Support the show

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. Send us a text Support the show

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! Send us a text Support the show

This week on SlashBack Cinema: The Lost Boys (1987) Leather jackets. Sax solos. Vampire mullets. We're heading to Santa Carla for one of the coolest, bloodsucking cult classics of the ‘80s. Send us a text Support the show

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. Send us a text Support the show