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 CommandmentApril Fool’s DayPsycho IIIKiller 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 slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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 slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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 slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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 slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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 slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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 slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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!

Jason from Binge Movies, the B-movie appreciator, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre, the beautifully balanced film critic, and Paul from The Countdown, the show's version of Simon Cowell, re-convene to continue their journey through the golden-age of the Slasher sub-genre, this time tackling the first half of 1981's massive slate of films.   This week's Blood Pool consists of: Home Sweet Home released January 1, 1981 Night School released January 7, 1981 My Bloody Valentine released February 11, 1981 The Funhouse released March 13, 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 slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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 resident eternal optimist, who will find something to enjoy in most every film he watches, Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre, the pragmatist who offers a grounded and deeper analysis of the films, and Paul from The Countdown, the show's "Negatron" and gorehound who demands some form of competence in his film viewing, as they commence their journey through the Golden Age of the Slasher sub-genre, one year at a time, by diving straight into 1980.    The films covered in this week's Blood Pool are: - Don't Answer the Phone! released February 29, 1980 - Friday the 13th released May 9, 1980 - Prom Night released July 18, 1980 - Motel Hell released August 14, 1980 - Schizoid released September 1, 1980 - Fade to Black released October 14, 1980 - Maniac released December 26, 1980   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 - much to Jason's chagrin - will decide on a podcast winner from each category.   Get involved in the discussion about the show on Letterboxd at slasherspodcast and via email at slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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 resident eternal optimist, who will find something to enjoy in most every film he watches,  and Paul from The Countdown, the show's "Negatron" and gorehound who demands some form of competence in his film viewing, as they commence their journey through the Golden Age of the Slasher sub-genre with this introduction to the show, how it work, and how it all came together.    There is also a massive twist in the tail of this Prologue, so don't miss this episode before diving into Episode 1 - 1980 - which is available right now for you to download.   Get involved in the discussion about the show on Letterboxd at slasherspodcast and via email at slasherposcast@gmail.com.   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!

Jason from Binge Movies and Paul from The Countdown join forces to deliver a special, limited edition podcast series on the golden age of the Slasher sub-genre of horror, 1980 to 1984. Join these two lifelong horror fans as they cover everything from the most famous slashers to some of the more obscure examples ever made. Each episode, Jason and Paul review about half a dozen slashers as part of the Blood Pool and give out awards for the: - Best Kill,- Best Final Girl- Best Poster/Box Art- Best Cult Classic, and- Best Film out of 5 Sharp Objects. Here then is the trailer for the podcast beginning Sept 18th and running weekly through Halloween of 2023.  So, ready your weapons, establish your escape routes and mark your calendars, but most of all: DON"T let them catch you!   The incredible synthwave series theme, Shattered, comes from the talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Please check him out.