All shock collars set to high voltage as we zip through a maze of bloodthirsty killers, Japanese gameshow cliches, and perhaps way too much linguistic back and forth with Maurice Devereaux' low-budget 2001 slasher, $LA$HER$. We're joined by listener and friend of the show, Jake Rubenstein, to discuss the film's ambitious nature (despite its budgetary constraints), director Maurice Devereaux' short-lived filmography, and much, much more!

Like a typical reaction to Erik's joke of the week, you have the right to remain silent - forever - with Bill Lustig's 1988 officer of the law action-slasher, Maniac Cop. We're joined by listener, Austin Stenberg, to discuss this offbeat tale of a police officer gone rogue for murder.

Back to the drive-in for some low-fi proto-slasher thrills. We are very excited to be joined by guest Rob Freese. Mind out for that sword! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Back to the deep south for some deep wounds in the third dimension in yet another reawakening of the classic slasher series. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Time to get down-and-dirty with this slasher adjacent dark comedy from Charles Kaufman, where a trio of female friends battle psycho momma's boys and their backwoods matriach. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Back to the woods when more fresh victims take a wrong turn as we take a look at this mutant hillbilly sequel! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

When the camera clicks someone dies in this early '80s slasher. A photographer's models turn up dead, but who is the killer? Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Now for something slightly different. We take a look at the Indian language slasher remake of URBAN LEGEND (that has a side helping of the Mel Gibson comedy WHAT WOMEN WANT). Murders, dancing and electrocuted genitals await in this crazy Kollywood epic! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

We're off to the woods for a run in with the Psycho Cop! We cover this fun, cheesy late 80s slasher, but it's perhaps the director's fascinating life that's the real story. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

We tune into Erik's JOKEHUNTERS. No, that's not quite right. We're actually covering Renny Harlin's bonkers late '90s slasher inspired FBI serial killer thriller MINDHUNTERS. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

We cover SF Brownrigg's Southern Gothic potboiler and proto-slasher. Originally released in 1974 as DON'T HANG UP, it was re-released in 1979 to cash in on the post-HALLOWEEN frenzy. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Back to the early days of the Golden Age of slashers with this effective psycho thriller which benefited from being released in the wake of John Carpenter's Halloween. We are joined by one of our favourite people: film historian, author and Rebecca Balding super fan Amanda Reyes!

Back to the woods ... with a camcorder! For better or (probably) worse, the film that launched a thousand sequels - each cheaper than the last. Who else could join us, but David C. Molle!? Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

The earliest ever slasher film? Well perhaps ... We are joined by friend-of-the-show Noel Salzman to discuss this classic of the silent cinema. It's a fun one! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

The 1980 film finally gets a sequel. Well, kinda. And is it even a slasher? We head back to the bloody prom with friend-of-the-show Austin Stenberg to discuss. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Anthony Perkins' last go around as Norman Bates in this 1990 prequel/sequel. We're back at the Bates motel to celebrate our 14th birthday. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Tab Hunter, Linda Blair, Donna Wilkes and a dozen teeth gnashing punks star in this highly strange slasher-cum-WFT? Buckle in! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Off to Hong Kong for this slasher dripping in mid-80s charm. A killer comes up from the depths to menace vacationg teens. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

We are joined by friend-of-the-show Luke Kane to revisit Eli Roth's love letter to the slasher movie - and there will be no leftovers! Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!

Revellers in West Hollywood are stalked by a killer in a devil mask in this gay-themed slasher from 2004. Plus, recently seen, Erik's joke of the week and so much more!