SlashBack Cinema

Ryan Dreimiller and Shanny Luft

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Welcome to SlashBack Cinema, where two Gen X dads use 80s horror movies as a jumping-off point for humor, nostalgia, trivia, and the scenes, memories, and VHS-era oddities that made them unforgettable

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My Bloody Valentine (1981): The Slasher That Ruined Valentine’s Day

In this episode of SlashBack Cinema, we revisit My Bloody Valentine (1981)—the Canadian slasher that proved Valentine’s Day is a terrible time to throw a party. Set in the mining town of Valentine Bluffs, the film follows the bloody legend of Harry Warden, a pickaxe-wielding killer with a flair for the dramatic, heart-shaped candy boxes and extremely personal murder notes. This one is Quentin Tarantino's favorite slasher, and we ask the real question: does My Bloody Valentine earn its cult status—or is it just coasting on vibes, gore, and too much Valentine's Day candy? Plus, we throw it back with trivia from 1981 and give the film its official Stabby Score. Send us a text Support the show

33 min
JAN 21

House (1985) Haunted House Chaos, Interdimensional Closet Demons & The Greatest American Hero

The Greatest American Hero, a haunted house, Vietnam flashbacks, and some of the strangest creature effects of the 80s collide in House (1985). We revisit this horror-comedy cult classic to see why its chaos, charm, and VHS-era weirdness still hold up. Be sure to check out YouTube for our new podcast video format:https://www.youtube.com/@SlashBackCinema And please do consider becoming a supporter of our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2419299/support Send us a text Support the show

31 min
JAN 7

Flatliners (1990): Because Med School Wasn’t Scary Enough + Retro Trivia

This week on SlashBack Cinema, we flatline with Flatliners—the glossy 90s thriller where med students stop their own hearts to see what comes next… and don’t love what follows them back (including small children who beat the snot out of you). We discuss the killer cast, iconic scenes, and why this near-death cult classic is still remembered decades later. Also in the episode, we've got a retro trivia segment! Play along and let us know how you did. Send us a text Support the show

34 min
12/24/2025

Silent Night Deadly Night (1984) Santa trauma & One Naughty Kill Count

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

31 min
12/16/2025

Christmas Evil (1980) – Yuletide Horror & Cult Legacy

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 Support the show

37 min
12/04/2025

Night of the Creeps (1986) Why This Cult Sci-Fi Horror Still Rules

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

35 min
11/01/2025

Hack-O-Lantern (1988) When a Pumpkin-Obsessed Grandpa Runs a Satanic Cult

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

42 min
10/02/2025

Uninvited (1987) So bad, it's good...A surprising horror comedy

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

33 min

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Introducing: Slashback Cinema!

1970's and 80s Horror movies and Cult classics. SlashBack Cinema rewinds the tape on retro horror with laughs, lore, and unapologetic nostalgia. Subscribe for biweekly deep dives into the VHS era. Send us a text Support the show

10/22/2024

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Welcome to SlashBack Cinema, where two Gen X dads use 80s horror movies as a jumping-off point for humor, nostalgia, trivia, and the scenes, memories, and VHS-era oddities that made them unforgettable

Creator

Ryan Dreimiller and Shanny Luft
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

51
Rating

Explicit
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