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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.

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    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.



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    What is The WORST Anaconda Movie? - Hack The Movies (#464)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 74:27 Transcription Available


    After we finished ranking all the Lake Placid movies I teamed up again with Johanna to do it again with Anaconda! There are three sequels and two recent reboots. What Anaconda movie is the worst (solo) Anaconda movie? Watch and find out!https://youtu.be/U_euroIclsUhttps://rumble.com/v77jfgk-what-is-the-worst-anaconda-movie-hack-the-movies.html

    BONUS AUDIO: Of Unknown Origin with Movie Dumpster

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 137:02 Transcription Available


    Here is an older throwback episode I did with Movie Dumpster. This time it is for Of Unknown Origin starring Peter Weller. This was the origin of the "Kind of a big rat" running gag I've had with Movie Dumpster. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/KuDMer7H4pk?si=IWoGDvHPlwbGoGLe

    How Bad Was The Bride!? - Hack The Movies (#463)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 104:05 Transcription Available


    The Bride! is the the latest Frankenstein adaptation to hit the big screen. It has huge stars, a big budget, and Maggie Gyllenhaal directing. It also flopped hard and got terrible reviews. How bad was it really? Cayley joins more for this live episode where we will try to figure out the answer to that question!https://youtube.com/live/GNF91mJqcF0https://rumble.com/v77b5yo-how-bad-was-the-bride-hack-the-movies.html

    Why We Love Leprechaun! - Hack The Movies (#462)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 79:09 Transcription Available


    You demanded it! I did a poll asking if you all wanted me to redo the Leprechaun reviews I did on Rental Reviews but over here in my format and you all said yes in a landslide. So I got the great Mike Leavy to join me to cover this classic. Mike is the producer of Terrifier 2 and 3, Screamboat, and the director of Stream. He also did the short fan film Leprechaun Revenge. Find out all about why we love this movie in this episode!https://youtu.be/vbEmI962r2Mhttps://rumble.com/v77828y-why-we-love-leprechaun-hack-the-movies.html

    BONUS AUDIO: Syphon Filter - What's this Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 124:41 Transcription Available


    I was a guest on What's This Game? and got to talk about my favorite game of all time. Shout out to Annie for having me on to talk about Syphon Filter. Make sure to follow her!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lA4Nyp74rY

    I Finally Watched Ready or Not! - Hack The Movies (#461)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 71:20 Transcription Available


    It took me a few years but I finally got around to watching Radio Silence's Ready or Not! Just in time before the sequel comes out. Casey helps me review this along with Tess Givnish who is returning to the show. Did I like it? Tune in and find out!https://youtu.be/2FR_k2gywp8https://rumble.com/v76w5ai-i-finally-watched-ready-or-not-hack-the-movies.html

    February 2026 Wrap-Up - Hack The Movies (#460)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 172:25 Transcription Available


    Join us as we review new shows and movies from February 2026!Theater Scream 7Send HelpGood Luck, Have Fun, Don't DieDisney/Hulu Wonder ManThe Muppet Show SpecialAmazon Prime Fallouthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPDHpLJ3yU8https://rumble.com/v76p4yw-february-2026-wrap-up-hack-the-movies.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a

    The World is Not Enough is Brosnan's Most Underrated Bond Film - Hack The Movies (#459)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 92:36 Transcription Available


    I have returned to the world of James Bond. This time I have Brian from Reviewing History to talk about Pierce Brosnan's mopst underrated outing as 007. It's The World is Not Enough!https://youtu.be/-2fkvVnjT4ohttps://rumble.com/v76kfak-the-world-is-not-enough-is-brosnans-most-underrated-bond-film-hack-the-movi.html

    BONUS AUDIO: David Lynch's The Straight Story with Reviewing History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 96:30 Transcription Available


    Here is an episode of Reviewing History that I did for David Lynch's The Straight Story! https://youtu.be/VJqyjVwVBtU?si=zlzd0MkqyK95rxhA

    Candyman Is A Classic 90s Slasher! - Hack The Movies (#448)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 90:33 Transcription Available


    Manny Muskets joins me in studio to talk about of this classic slasher from the 90s. The original Candyman. Based on a short story by Clive Barker it stars Virginia Madsen and the late Tony Todd in a role that made him a horror icon. Manny had never seen it before so I thought it was perfect for Black History Month.https://youtu.be/-v5KwZftUaAhttps://rumble.com/v767gm6-candyman-is-a-classic-90s-slasher-hack-the-movies.html

    BONUS AUDIO: Decadent Evil 1 & 2 with Lena from The Beautiful Dead Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 129:57 Transcription Available


    Here is an episode of The Beautiful Dead Podcast I was on where we talked about Decadant Evil 1 & 2. These are unofficial spin-offs of the Subspecies franchise. They are absolutely terrible. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/cjnSoVmSMBo?si=Q-DSNYRzWMQLMxA4

    The Prophecy (1995) Is A Tense Theological Thriller! - Hack the Movies (#447)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 87:06 Transcription Available


    It is finally time to talk about my favorite Christopher Walken movie! Joey C stops by to help me revisit this "theological thriller" from 1995. The movie is about a rogue angel name Gabriel looking for a soul to help him create a new heaven. He has to fight other angels, humans, and the literal devil himself. It's awesome!https://youtu.be/WIQTZyriJbchttps://rumble.com/v75v0jc-the-prophecy-1995-is-a-tense-theological-thriller-hack-the-movies.html

    Bride of Re-Animator Is A Brilliant Sequel! - Hack The Movies (#446)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 85:45 Transcription Available


    Tony and Sara return to talk about another Re-Animator movie. This time it's for Bride of Re-animator. A movie crazier and possibly better than the first.https://youtube.com/live/cD3zcnUpk7shttps://rumble.com/v75q8tg-bride-of-re-animator-is-a-brilliant-sequel-hack-the-movies.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a

    Red Eye Is Wes Craven's Most Underrated Thriller - Hack The Movies (#455)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 52:49 Transcription Available


    Cillian Murphy returned to horror at the end of the latest 28 Years Later, Rachel McAdams teamed up with another horror director in a movie about a plane, and we are getting a 6th sequel to Wes Craven's Scream. It seems like now is a good time to revisit Wes Craven's Red Eye which is exactly what me a Prison Mike Did!https://youtu.be/0SIDCA7HJLkhttps://rumble.com/v75jlu4-red-eye-is-wes-cravens-most-underrated-thriller-hack-the-movies.html

    BONUS AUDIO: Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation Director's Cut With Movie Dumpster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 124:53 Transcription Available


    In light of all the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre projects in development I thought it would be fun upload another crossover. This from a few years back where I joined Movie Dumpster to talk more about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation! https://youtu.be/iquiY-1TTKk?si=2GPhEjZ2r7kq2xEw

    Bride Of Chucky Changed Child's Play FOREVER! (#454) - Hack The Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 92:19 Transcription Available


    We finally made it to Bride of Chucky. When Chucky got lucky! It was the franchises introduction to Jennifer Tilly's Tiffany and it pretty much changes the Child's Play franchise forever! Was that a good thing? Lets find out in today's episode.https://youtu.be/7lUON776O0khttps://rumble.com/v757r9i-bride-of-chucky-changed-childs-play-forever-hack-the-movies.html

    January 2026 Wrap-Up - Hack The Movies (#453)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 143:42


    Join us as we talk about some new movies and shows released in January 2026!Theater Primate28 Years Later The Bone TempleNetflixThe RipHis and HersParamount PlusStar Trek Starfleet AcademyShudderBeast Of Warhttps://youtube.com/live/KAs46YgnDvkhttps://rumble.com/v751jne-january-2026-wrap-up-hack-the-movies-live.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a

    What Is The BEST Modern IT Adaptation? - Hack The Movies (#452)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 167:25 Transcription Available


    Stephen King's IT was rebooted in 2017. Since then it spawned a sequel and even a television show. Logan from Video Villa Entertainment joins me to go through both movies and the TV show and we will try to figure out which Modern IT adaptation is the BEST!https://youtu.be/WBZd79TeybYhttps://rumble.com/v74w6zu-what-is-the-best-modern-it-adaptation-hack-the-movies.html

    BONUS AUDIO: 2026 Academy Award Predictions With Adam Does Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 64:46 Transcription Available


    2026 HackAdamy Award Predictions!https://youtube.com/live/lsiU3qkoukQ

    2025 Misc. Streaming Originals And Indie Films - Hack The Movies Live Review Compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 186:39 Transcription Available


    Here is a compilation of reviews we did in 2025 for streaming services like Peacock, HBO max, and Amazon Prime along with some movies that had limited theatrical runs.https://youtu.be/fYoCZgvn6o0https://rumble.com/v74rsoe-2025-misc.-streaming-originals-and-indie-films-hack-the-movies-live-review-.html

    2025 Theatrical Releases Pt. 2- Hack The Movies Live Review Compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 266:23 Transcription Available


    Here is part 2 of all our live reviews for theatrical releases from 2025.https://youtu.be/pfiHs1Yhbg0https://rumble.com/v74q64k-2025-theatrical-releases-pt.-2-hack-the-movies-live-review-compilation.html

    2025 Theatrical Releases Pt. 1 - Hack The Movies Live Review Compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 299:31 Transcription Available


    Here is part 1 of all our live reviews for theatrical releases from 2025.https://youtu.be/WUbzm2kdIZohttps://rumble.com/v74o990-2025-theatrical-releases-pt.-1-hack-the-movies-live-review-compilation.html

    2025 Netflix Originals - Hack The Movies Live Review Compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 143:43 Transcription Available


    Here are all of our live reviews for Netflix original movies and shows from 2025. https://youtu.be/xZJQ2G2h03whttps://rumble.com/v74lpmw-2025-netflix-originals-hack-the-movies-live-review-compilation.html

    Stephen King's Sleepwalkers: The Hidden Gem You Have Been Sleeping On? - Hack The Movies (#451)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 82:16 Transcription Available


    I decided I need more cat people in my life and revisited Stephen King's Sleepwalkers. Funny enough it's NOT based on a book he wrote. Its got crazy effects, wacky humor, and cameos from some of the biggest horror directors of all time! It seems to have faded into obscurity so it's up to Lena and I to bring it back by reviewing this hidden gem!https://youtu.be/kADhptttnCQhttps://rumble.com/v74kqwc-stephen-kings-sleepwalkers-the-hidden-gem-you-have-been-sleeping-on-hack-th.html

    2025 Disney+ and Hulu Originals - Hack The Movies Live Review Compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 102:59 Transcription Available


    Here are all of our live reviews for Disney Plus and Hulu original movies and shows from 2025. https://youtu.be/EDSvQXZfoEkhttps://rumble.com/v74j2zi-2025-disney-plus-and-hulu-originals-hack-the-movies-live-review-compilation.html

    Eden is The Movie They Didn't Want You to See! - Hack The Movies (#450)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 113:01 Transcription Available


    Tony and Cayley from  @OnceOverwithCayley  finally look at Ron Howard's Eden starring Ana de Armas, Venessa Kirby, and Sydney Sweeney and try to find out why this movie has been buried by Hollywood. Is it terrible? Is it good? Watch and find out!https://youtube.com/live/yNCVLu8_v5Yhttps://rumble.com/v74frbq-eden-is-the-movie-they-didnt-want-you-to-see-hack-the-movies.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a

    Why Cats (2019) Was a TOTAL CATastrophe! - Hack The Movies (#449)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 61:42 Transcription Available


    Cats is one of the most famous plays of all time and dominated Broadway in the 80s and 90s. It has timeless music by Andrew Lloyd Webber inspired by poems written by T.S. Eliot. They also made a movie in 2019 directed but Tom Hopper and featuring an all-star cast and it might be one of the most horrifying things ever released by a major studio. Royce and Mersh from  @RevengeOfTheCis  join me to cover this catastrophe.https://youtu.be/I1TEtZGxT6Qhttps://rumble.com/v748yte-why-cats-2019-was-a-total-catastrophe-hack-the-movies.html

    2025 Shudder & Screambox Movies - Hack The Movies Live Review Compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 146:38 Transcription Available


    Here are all of our live reviews for Shudder and Screambox movies from 2025.https://youtu.be/GBixqyZOe0chttps://rumble.com/v747ic2-2025-shudder-and-screambox-movies-hack-the-movies-live-review-compilation.html

    2025 Year End Wrap-Up - Hack The Movies LIVE! (#448)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 216:17 Transcription Available


    Join us as we take a look at some movies we missed throughout the year and a few new releases from December 2025!January - Peter Pan's Neverland NightmareFebruary - The MonkeyMarch - The Woman In The YardApril - DropMay - Bring Her BackJune - Megan 2.0July - Bambi: The ReckoningAugust - K-Pop Demon HuntersSeptember The Long WalkOctober - The Hand That Rocks The CradleNovember - ChristyDecember - The House MaidFive Nights at Freddy's 2Wake Up Dead Manhttps://youtube.com/live/cwHCUbgQVVw+https://rumble.com/v742mgo-2025-year-end-wrap-up-hack-the-movies-live.html

    What Is The Worst Lake Placid Movie? - Hack The Movies (#447)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 67:41 Transcription Available


    Johanna and I took a trip back to Lake Placid to review all the (solo) movies in the franchise in effort to find out what is the WORST Lake Placid movie!https://youtu.be/ZECAFuqPHKUhttps://rumble.com/v73xpn8-what-is-the-worst-lake-placid-movie-hack-the-movies.html

    Did The Stranger Things Finale Stick The Landing - Hack The Movies (#446)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 93:09 Transcription Available


    Did the Stranger Things finale stick the landing? Were we happy with the final product? Were there any loose ends that didn't get resolved? Adam joins me to figure this all out!https://www.youtube.com/live/8F5jr4larUY?si=a6XEDYRId4Tb8uUohttps://rumble.com/v73qrnw-did-the-stranger-things-finale-stick-the-landing-hack-the-movies.html

    Is Silent Night, Deadly Night 2025 Naughty Or Nice - Hack The Movies (#445)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 56:56 Transcription Available


    Christmas might be done but we can't close out the year without talking about the latest Silent Night, Deadly Night movie! This is the second remake and the 7th film overall in the franchise. Is it the worst? Is it the best? Is it naughty? Is it nice? Watch and find out!https://youtu.be/7DjLBclzuo8https://rumble.com/v737gva-is-silent-night-deadly-night-2025-naughty-or-nice-hack-the-movies.html

    BONUS AUDIO: Weird Science With Dissect That Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 124:58 Transcription Available


    Here is an episode of Dissect That Film that I did for Weird Science for its 40th anniversary. Enjoy and make sure to follow them! https://youtu.be/G0XikWEnBtY?si=-J082XRfLMzRHAOK

    BONUS AUDIO: Dumb And Dumber To With Cayley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 46:36 Transcription Available


    Merry Christmas! Here is an old episode I did with Cayley for her channel where we covered Dumb and Dumber To. We did this for the movies 10 year anniversary. I wish we never did it at all...but it is a fun episode. Enjoy and make sure to follow Cayley's channel. https://youtu.be/dQjo9PvhBnc?si=IEy7zMEfFuxdGDrW

    Gremlins Is A Great Christmas Creature Feature! - Hack The Movies (#444)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 76:54 Transcription Available


    BONUS EPISODE: Ridley Scott's Legend Director's Cut with Movie Dumpster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 126:39 Transcription Available


    Here is an episode of Movie Dumpster's podcast where I talked about the director's cut of Ridley Scott's Legend. The superior version if you ask me! Make sure to follow Movie Dumpster for more! https://youtu.be/0CF_j2bD8YE?si=JSY9IG5PEV9k0JoO

    A Christmas Horror Story Is A Great Anthology Film! - Hack The Movies (#443)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 102:19 Transcription Available


    Tony and Crystal talk about a small movie that came out in 2015 that has gone on to become required holiday horror viewing!https://youtube.com/live/vcCwIMuOs5ohttps://rumble.com/v7377zy-a-christmas-horror-story-is-a-great-anthology-film-hack-the-movies.html

    BONUS AUDIO: Jack Frost 2 with Movie Dumpster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 88:53 Transcription Available


    Here's an older episode of Movie Dumpster I was on. I loved their review for the first Jack Frost horror film so much I demanded they do a review for the sequel which I think is pretty damn good! Listen and enjoy and make sure to follow Movie Dumpster! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2cUgb8gDU0

    Is Clue The Best Board Game Movie? - Hack The Movies (#442)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 79:21 Transcription Available


    Clue just turned 40 and I had Andrew Kern on for the first time to talk about this cult classic. Is this the best board game movies? How many board game movies are there? Watch and find out!https://youtu.be/ZCWkc8dFcXohttps://rumble.com/v731u62-is-clue-the-best-board-game-movie-hack-the-movies.html

    BONUS AUDIO: The Vampire Journals With Lena From The Beautiful Dead Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 60:33 Transcription Available


    Here is an episode I did of The Beautiful Dead Podcast with Lena. This was for The Vampire Journals which is a spin-off of the Subspecies movies. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/yMc0jq451cM?si=i8AgcILWvNQRkx_l

    Santa With Muscles Gave Us Holiday Hulk Hogan! - Hack The Movies (#441)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 105:07 Transcription Available


    Join Trucker Andy from The All Apologies Podcast and I as we talk about Santa With Muscles starring the late Hulk Hogan. Is this an underrated Christmas classic or total trash? Tune in to find out!https://youtube.com/live/qlUFqXoU5xohttps://rumble.com/v72v5hi-santa-with-muscles-gave-us-holiday-hulk-hogan-hack-the-movies.html

    Jumanji Is Still Great 30 Years Later! - Hack The Movies (#440)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 96:04 Transcription Available


    Frank joins me to talk about the first Jumanji movie before it's 30th anniversary. Turns out it's still a great! We also had a great time talking about it. Is there some stuff that doesn't work? Watch as we revisit this nineties classic!https://youtu.be/AbPjNGemgzYhttps://rumble.com/v72ry52-jumanji-is-still-great-30-years-later-hack-the-movies.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a

    BONUS AUDIO: The Guyver with Dissect The Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 117:11 Transcription Available


    Here is an epsidoe of Dissect That Film that I was a guest one. In this episode we talked about The Guyver! A lot of people involved with the movie have shown up in reviews we have done recently. Make sure to subscribe to Dissect That Film! https://youtu.be/cB2yjysISaw?si=PCkFqeBbUAeZ2H60

    November 2025 Wrap-Up - Hack The Movies LIVE! (#439)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 110:53 Transcription Available


    Join us as we cover new movies and shows from November 2025.Good BoyBat-famThe Chair CompanyKeeperI Love LAThe Running Manhttps://youtube.com/live/8NuqpOGW-vUhttps://rumble.com/v72m51w-november-2025-wrap-up-hack-the-movies-live.html

    What Is The Worst Silent Night, Deadly Night Movie So Far? - Hack The Movies (#438)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 82:27 Transcription Available


    A new Silent Night, Deadly Night remake is on the way. Last year I reviewed the original with Tim for its 40th anniversary. We are back now to talk about all the sequels and the previous remake. We are going to ask the big question. What is the WORST Silent Night, Deadly Night so far?https://youtu.be/HD-a6nIb5YA?si=HMQb6xtMylaANbvchttps://rumble.com/v72hejk-what-is-the-worst-silent-night-deadly-night-movie-so-far-hack-the-movies.html

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