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Slashers 1984: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Rocktober Blood, The Initiation & More (Rebroadcast)

Slashers: 1984 (Rebroadcast)

Jason from Binge Movies (the B-movie sadist with a VCR full of pain), Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre (the ever-resilient critic), and Paul from The Countdown (the man barely hanging on) reunite for one of the biggest turning points in horror history — 1984, the year Freddy Krueger was born and the slasher genre reached its fever pitch.

This episode’s Blood Pool:

• Rocktober Blood — Jan 1, 1984

• Fatal Games — Jan 1, 1984

• Splatter University — Jul 13, 1984

• Day of the Reaper — Oct 31, 1984

• A Nightmare on Elm Street — Nov 9, 1984

• The Initiation — Dec 7, 1984

From this Pool, the hosts fight to the death (or at least to the end of the tape) for:

• Best Poster/Box Art

• Best Cult Classic

• Best Final “Girl”

• Best Kill

• Best Overall Film

Join the conversation on Letterboxd: slasherspodcast
Email: slasherspodcast@gmail.com

Series theme: “Shattered” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Originally aired as part of The Slashers limited series — now revived from the grave for the Binge Movies faithful.

And remember… DON’T let them catch you.

Return of the Living Dead Franchise, Ranked | SHOCK HORROR Halloween Premiere

SHOCK HORROR: “The Return of the Living Dead Special” (1985–2005)

(Color, 2 hrs.)

Broadcasting after hours from the last video store in the universe, host Jason rises from Spooktacular retirement to kick off Shock Horror with a full-on graveyard party. Joined by Paul (The Slashers, The Countdown), the boys dig up the entire Return of the Living Dead franchise, from punk rock brain-eaters and doomed romance to the cheap sequels that won’t stay buried.

Expect fog machines, local commercials, and more bad decisions than a midnight rental binge.

Also Seen On: Slashers Season 2
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Credits
Host: Jason
Produced by: Binge Movies
Franchisees: Heather, Dan, Jason, Matt, Pete
Support: patreon.com/bingemovies

The Black Phone 2 (2025)

Instant Reaction: The Black Phone 2 (2025) — Spoiler-Free Review

The phone rings again, and Jason from Binge Movies answers with a spoiler-free reaction to The Black Phone 2. Does Scott Derrickson and Blumhouse deliver another chilling hit, or is this sequel just dead air?

Quick thoughts on performances, scares, story, and how it deviates from the original.

 

Credits
Host: Jason
Produced by: Binge Movies
Franchisees: Heather, Dan, Jason, Matt, Pete
Support: patreon.com/bingemovies

Slashers 1983: Sleepaway Camp, Angst, The Final Terror & More (Rebroadcast)

Jason from Binge Movies (our sadistic programmer), Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre (the beautifully balanced critic pushed to the brink by this week’s picks), and Paul from The Countdown (convinced Jason’s true purpose is torment) take on the entire slasher year of 1983 in one massive episode.

This episode’s Blood Pool:

• Ogroff (Mad Mutilator) — Jan 1, 1983

• Angst — Jan 1, 1983

• Deadly Lessons — Mar 7, 1983

• Sweet Sixteen — Mar 18, 1983

• The Final Terror — May 1, 1983

• Sledgehammer — Jul 12, 1983

• Sleepaway Camp — Nov 18, 1983

From this Pool, the hosts crown winners for:

• Best Poster/Box Art

• Best Cult Classic

• Best Final “Girl”

• Best Kill

• Best Overall Film

Join the conversation on
Letterboxd: slasherspodcast
Email: slasherspodcast@gmail.com

Series theme: “Shattered” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

This episode originally aired as part of The Slashers limited series and is rebroadcast here for the Binge Movies faithful.

And remember… DON’T let them catch you.

Slashers 1981, Part II: The Burning, Happy Birthday to Me, The Prowler & Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

Jason from Binge Movies (the B-movie appreciator), Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre (the beautifully balanced critic), and Paul from The Countdown (the show’s own Scrooge) return to close out one of the bloodiest years in horror history — 1981.

The Blood Pool for this round includes:

• The Burning (May 8, 1981) – Campfire tales come to life in this legendary summer-camp massacre featuring early work from Harvey Weinstein’s Miramax and makeup FX master Tom Savini.

• Happy Birthday to Me (May 15, 1981) – A prep-school mystery packed with bizarre deaths, psychological twists, and one unforgettable birthday party.

• The Prowler (Nov 6, 1981) – A WWII-themed slasher where vengeance and Savini’s most brutal gore collide.

• Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (Nov 20, 1981) – A disturbing mix of domestic madness and queer-coded psychological horror that defies the slasher label entirely.

From this Pool, the hosts pick their winners for:

• Best Poster/Box Art

• Best Cult Classic

• Best Final “Girl”

• Best Kill

• Best Overall Film

 Continue the conversation on

Letterboxd: @slasherspodcast
Email: slasherspodcast@gmail.com

Series theme: Shattered by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

This episode originally aired as part of The Slashers limited series — now resurrected for the true believers.

And remember… DON’T let them catch you.