The Slashers 1981 Part 1
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09/25/23 • 84 min
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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 [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!
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 [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!
Previous Episode
The Slashers 1980
1 RecommendationsJoin 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 [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!
Next Episode
The Slashers 1981 Part 2
2 RecommendationsJoin 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!
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