Hack the Movies is the "#1 Movie Review Podcast Filmed at an Abandoned Video Store" ...as voted on by Tony (from Hack the Movies.) If you liked Cinemassacre's Rental Reviews, you'll like 'Talking About Tapes'. That's our Monday retro review, pulled from our collection of VHS tapes. On Thursday, expect a review on something new or currently streaming. Join our rotating medley of misfits as they showcase their wasted lifetimes (dedicated to movies) for your entertainment.
The Hack The Movies podcast is a mixed bag of entertainment. While the hosts may not always provide deep insight or thought-provoking analysis, there is something oddly captivating about their mediocre banter. Tonyfromhackthemovies, the charming bully of the group, brings a unique energy and can get away with anything, while Newt serves as the funniest guy on the planet. Their conversations are often hilarious and filled with memorable stories.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its lighthearted and humorous approach to discussing movies. It doesn't take itself too seriously, making it perfect for those looking to have a good time without being overwhelmed by bombastic celebrity guests or over-the-top analysis. The show typically features a new guest for each episode, adding fresh perspectives and keeping things interesting.
While some may criticize the lack of deep insights in their reviews, there are moments where the hosts genuinely offer interesting opinions and insights that stand out from typical movie reviews. This is not an easy feat to achieve in a saturated market, and it adds value to the overall listening experience. Additionally, Tony shines as a great host, and all the co-hosts bring their own unique charm to the show.
On the downside, there are times when the podcast lacks substance or coherent discussions. Some listeners may find themselves craving more depth or thoughtful analysis when it comes to movie discussions. However, for those seeking light-hearted banter and enjoyable conversations about films, this may not be a significant drawback.
In conclusion, The Hack The Movies podcast is an entertaining show that offers a fun take on movies without taking itself too seriously. While it may not always deliver in terms of deep insights or thought-provoking content, its humor and enjoyable conversations make it worth tuning in every week. Whether you're a masochist like me who can't help but listen or someone looking for an amusing film podcast to brighten your day, I recommend giving Hack The Movies a shot.

Here is the first ever movie review I did with Cayley on her channel. It was for Slumber Party Massacre 2! Enjoy!

After many delays The Toxic Avenger remake is finally here. You demanded we review it so Crystal flew out and we got together to finally share what we thought! Did we love it? Did we hate it? Did it ruin the Lloyd Kaufman classic? Did it make it better? Watch and find out!https://youtu.be/kcMPr4MPscYhttps://rumble.com/v70vr4y-did-we-love-the-new-toxic-avenger-hack-the-movies.html

Here is an episode of Movie Dumpster that I was a guest on. This was for The Last Voyage of The Demeter! https://youtu.be/R9lptORJFk0?si=YZ-pUDYgDheCOSEc

Tony gets together with Sara to talk about Stuart Gordon's masterpiece! Joins us as we talk about H.P. Lovecraft's Re-Animator and how awesome and iconic it is!https://youtube.com/live/9N4YklGPdgIhttps://rumble.com/v70p61g-re-animator-still-rules-40-years-later-hack-the-movies.html

Tony and Tim get together to talk about Child's Play 3. A movie not looked at fondly by most fans or even the people who made it. Has it gotten better with age? Was it always great? Lets find out if it's the worst or if it's criminally underrated.https://youtu.be/vnt2WNUxX4Uhttps://rumble.com/v70kd32-is-childs-play-3-chuckys-worst-movie-or-criminally-underrated-hack-the-movi.html

Here is a quick bonus podcast for you all. A year after I reviewed Halloween on Mint Salad's channel I returned to review Halloween II with her. I hope you all enjoy it as much as the first one we did together!

Join Tony and Adam from @AdamDoesMovies as we talk about the Tron trilogy and try to find out which one is the BEST Tron movie!https://youtube.com/live/YqSMvnLIMWYhttps://rumble.com/v70g8d0-what-is-the-best-tron-movie.html

Here is an episode of The Beautiful Dead Podcast that I was on where we talked about Werner Herzog's Nosferatu The Vampyre!

Here is an episode of Video Villa Entertainment that I was a guest on where we talked about Doctor Sleep! Logan and I had a great time talking about the movie and the books. Listen and enjoy! https://youtu.be/MSmpfwDxTkQ?si=4moOpZ5_uxjs8Fev

Tony and Casey get together to pay tribute to Mel Brooks' classic tribute to the Universal Monster films of the 30s and 40s. It's Young Frankenstein! One of the best comedies of all time that gets everything almost exactly right. It's as funny today as it was back in the 70s!

Here is an older episode of Movie Dumpster I was a guest on where we talked about the CLASSIC Michael Myer's film, Halloween: Resurrection! https://youtu.be/u2e4VWQWEYE?si=xA8QJFTuwGe_B_MD

Here is a compilation of the Halloween reviews that we did for all the movies in the H20 timeline. You'll see the Halloween 1978 review that I did with Mint Salad on her channel, the Halloween II review I did with Movie Dumpster, The H20 review I did witch Crystal, and the Halloween Resurrection review I did with Casey and Tim.

A new Silent Hill game has just come out and a new Silent Hill movie is on the way. This seemed like a good time for me to team up with Monica and Dan and revisit the first film. Is this the scariest video game movie ever made? Watch and find out!https://youtu.be/e2cD0TAIrrchttps://rumble.com/v6zz20e-is-silent-hill-the-scariest-video-game-movie-hack-the-movies.html

We had Michael Leavy, the producer of Terrifier 2 and 3, in the studio to talk about the latest feature he directed, Stream! This twisted horror gem follows contestants trapped in a deadly game show, hunted by crazed killers for a blood-soaked live stream. Packed with scream queens and kings like Danielle Harris (Halloween) and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), it's a must-watch for slasher fans.In this exclusive chat, Michael spills on behind-the-scenes gore, casting horror icons, and what's next for the Terrifier universe. Don't miss the laughs, chills, and Easter eggs!https://youtu.be/Uh2Ug9_MLcwhttps://rumble.com/v6zu5qu-talking-stream-2024-with-director-michael-leavy-hack-the-movies.html

Join the crew as we talk about new movies and shows that were released this month!Peacock: ScreamboatShudder: Dangerous AnimalsHBO Max: Aztec BatmanNetflix Wednesday season 2 part 2Theater: HIM and The Conjuring Last Riteshttps://youtube.com/live/jEIo1NLmoHYhttps://rumble.com/v6zsfxw-september-2025-wrap-up.html

This year I got together with Gil and Daniel from @OneTakeVids to talk about the new Alien: Earth episode right after they aired! Here is a compilation of all the recaps and reviews we did! Art by Nick Coad: https://www.instagram.com/nickcoad_designs/

One movie! Two Cuts! Heavy metal and exploding heads in one. Magic rocks and inbreeding in the other. Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers had the most troubled production of all the films that lead to two very different versions. Which is one is the best? Let Tony and Official JoeyC Tell ya!https://youtu.be/EZnGL1DTGks?si=SrUO4BkKwA4vKXQi

Here is a bonus podcast where I talked about Dracula Untold with Lena on her channel. Subscribe to The Beautiful Dead Podcast today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boGmeKVOwuk

I am getting together with Gil and Daniel from OneTake to talk about the new Alien: Earth episode right after it airs! Join us to hear what we thought. Art by Nick Coad: https://www.instagram.com/nickcoad_designs/ https://youtube.com/live/qGnBwaM2vEg

Is The Fly better than The Thing? Both are classic 80s horror remakes and both are almost universally loved. We revisited this Cronenberg classic and talk about how fantastic it is. From the insane special effect to the brilliant acting by Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis! Logan from @videovillaentertainment joins me for this episode.https://youtu.be/R2gJR1S74GYhttps://rumble.com/v6zcdfk-is-the-fly-better-than-the-thing-hack-the-movies.html

Tony was kidnapped by Schizo Sean, Riley, and Lauren Soda. Mint Salad and Captain Boomies hijacked the show and decided to talk about Showgirls for it's 30th anniversary. They didn't like it. https://youtube.com/live/t3UZFPE198whttps://rumble.com/v6z77h4-mystery-birthday-stream.html

I am getting together with Gil and Daniel from OneTake to talk about the new Alien: Earth episode right after it airs! Join us to hear what we thought. Art by Nick Coad: https://www.instagram.com/nickcoad_designs/

Tony and Captain Boomies board a vessel in the loudest marina of all time and talk about one of the biggest flops of all time! Most people know that film was a huge financial disaster that helped kill a movie studio but less people know WHY it is such a bad movie. Probably because most people haven't seen it! Tony and Captain will go through it and find out!https://youtu.be/YKsV1_THhBUhttps://rumble.com/v6z0d8i-why-was-cutthroat-island-so-bad-hack-the-movies.html

Tony and JoeyC are back to talk about the second season of Twisted Metal. The first season caught us by surprise so we were super excited to catch this season. Did it live up to our expectations? Watch and find out!https://youtube.com/live/hewClO0k7b8https://rumble.com/v6ytky2-twisted-metal-season-2-is-totally-insane-hack-the-movies.html

I am getting together with Gil and Daniel from OneTake to talk about the new Alien: Earth episode right after it airs! Join us to hear what we thought. Art by Nick Coad: https://www.instagram.com/nickcoad_designs/ #alienearth #alien #fx #hulu #hackthemovies

HACK THE PLANET! HACK THE MOVIES! Hackers turns 30 this year and Hack Master P (Tony), Plasma T (Tim), and Para Doxx (Mike Para) got together to jack into this '90s gem. Is it a Cyberpunk classic? Is it kind of hacky? Is Tim gay? Find out in this episode!https://youtu.be/PGyskmfPO5s

Join us as we review new movies and shows from August 2025Theater: Weapons Primitive WarNetflix: Wednesday Season 2 part 1Hulu: King of The HillShudder: Clown In A CornfieldAmazon: War Of The Worlds (2025)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNC2UtQoRfAhttps://rumble.com/v6yijhi-august-wrap-up-2025-hack-the-movies.html?e9s=src_v1_cbl%2Csrc_v1_ucp_l

I am getting together with Gil and Daniel from OneTake to talk about the new Alien: Earth episode right after it airs! Join us to hear what we thought.https://youtube.com/live/qmZ4EO6jhB8https://rumble.com/v6yfhay-alien-earth-episode-5-recap-and-review.html

Crystal and I dive into Urban Legends: Final Cut, the surprisingly awesome sequel to the classic slasher Urban Legend. We were blown away by how much this movie outshines the original! From killer twists to standout moments, join us to find out why this hidden gem deserves more love.https://youtu.be/YbN9rKJpv0chttps://rumble.com/v6ydoqa-urban-legends-final-cut-is-better-than-the-first-hack-the-movies.html?e9s=src_v1_cbl%2Csrc_v1_ucp_v

Tony and Gil are going to look at all the 28 Days movies including the recent 28 Years Later and try to decide which one is the BEST one!https://youtube.com/live/bd15OB6CYf0https://rumble.com/v6y767q-zombie-movie-reviews.html

I am getting together with Gil and Daniel from OneTake to talk about the new Alien: Earth TV episode right after it airs! Join us to hear what we thought.

Today we are diving into The Ghost and the Darkness to determine if it's the manliest hunting movie ever made! We'll explore the film's suspense and the terrifying reality of the Tsavo lions. Join Movie Dumpster and I as we review this 90s classic!https://youtu.be/idV7lFRHSzUhttps://rumble.com/v6y31wa-the-ghost-and-the-darkness-is-a-lion-fueled-thrill-ride-hack-the-movies.html

Ian S. joins me to take a trip back to the 90s to talk about the grooviest Spy spoof ever! It's Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. How good of a parody was this of the secret agent genre? Has it aged well? Watch and find out!

I am back with Gil from OneTake to talk about episode 3 of Alien: Earth. Join us to hear what we thought. https://youtube.com/live/BV8risOCV3s

Tom returns to the show to talk about the second entry in the Cornetto Trilogy. This time it's Hot Fuzz which is Edgar Wright's parody of buddy cop film. Is this the funniest cop comedy? Watch and find out!https://youtu.be/H43FDIvYEmshttps://rumble.com/v6xslky-hot-fuzz-is-the-perfect-buddy-cop-comedy-hack-the-movies.html

Royce and Pesi return to talk about The Naked Gun trilogy starring Leslie Nielson and the newest film starring Liam Neeson. Our missions is to try and figure out which one is the BEST Naked Gun movie!https://youtube.com/live/F6I0MJbZKvAhttps://rumble.com/v6xjuuq-what-is-the-best-naked-gun-movie-hack-the-movies.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a

I am getting together with Gil and Dan from OneTake to talk about the new Alien: Earth TV show right after it airs! Join us to hear what we thought. Art by Nick Coad: https://www.instagram.com/nickcoad_designs/ https://youtube.com/live/bSF4k0Lck1ghttps://rumble.com/v6xivxs-alien-earth-episodes-1-2-recap-and-review.html

C.B. Smith joins me to dive into the sci-fi classic Total Recall (1990), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and directed by Paul Verhoeven. We break down its mind-bending plot, iconic special effects, and how it stacks up against Philip K. Dick's original story. Is this the ultimate Mars movie? Watch to find out!

Tony, Adam, and Doug Walker talk about the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic, TIMECOP! Is it TimeCRAP? Let's find out!

The Hulkster is in heaven now and we thought it would only be right to kick off Boys' Month with a review of what could be considered to be his best movie. Tim from Tapes from The Crypt joins me along with newcomer Ian M. Do you think this Is Hulk Hogan's best movie?https://youtu.be/VCUzBFM_oXg

Join us as we talk about the new releases from July 2025! I know What You Did Last SummerHeads Of State ZiamJaws @ 50 The Definitive Inside StoryHappy Gilmore 2Fantastic Four First Steps

We are back with the second entry into Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. This time it's The Dark Knight starring Heath Ledger as The Joker. It is definitely the biggest Batman movie of all time but is it also the BEST Batman sequel ever made? Watch and find out!https://youtu.be/_yteKkCF1Gg

Tony and Captain Boomies team up to talk about one of the many movies about ghosts on a boat. It's Ghost Boat! This was originally exclusive to our Patreon. Sign up today for more! https://youtu.be/QBnrT_8kPMshttps://rumble.com/v6wmqz2-ghost-boat-is-dead-in-the-water-hack-the-movies-patreon-sample.html

Tony and the crew at Hack the Movies discuss Rob Zombie's Firefly trilogy, including "House of 1000 Corpses", "Devils Rejects", and "3 from Hell". Which movie is the best in the trilogy? Watch and find out!https://youtu.be/13USbO9e65ghttps://rumble.com/v6wi6xs-what-is-the-best-movie-in-rob-zombies-firefly-trilogy-hack-the-movies.html

Here is an episode I did of Once Over With Cayley where we covered Zardoz starring Sean Connery. https://youtu.be/4QyslgnrhwQ?si=6dLmQpPzpIkw2RXG
