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Tag Archives: slashers
Vindication: a portrait of how a slasher killer is born
The 2006 indie film Vindication begins as a disturbing psychological horror drama before getting to the slasher elements. It follows a (really cute) young man with deep emotional problems. He begins with a cutting habit—which means his hot naked body … Continue reading
He hacks, slashes, and mutilates…but is he scary?
1985 was pretty much the pinnacle of evil killers that didn’t become pop culture icons. So The Mutilator is a welcome addition to the genre. It’s got seriously sleazy, gruesome kills (as long as you see the unrated version), a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 80s, slashers, The Mutilator
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Exit 101 and Trick Or Treats: Halloween on a budget!
Despite their flaws—no, actually because of their flaws—unpolished, uneven horror flicks are a reminder that there are filmmakers who do it for the love of the genre, at any cost. Well…at no cost, actually. So let’s get into low-budget Halloween … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 80s, Exit 101: Halloween Party Massacre, infected, slashers, Trick or Treats, Zombies
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Halloween in July! What could go wrong?
It’s cool to have the opportunity to experience the very first attempt by a group of enthusiastic, horror-loving moviemakers. Midsummer Nightmares is as indie slasher as it gets. The first film by Concept Media and director Ryan Stacy, it’s part … Continue reading
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Tagged slashers
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Everyone Must Die, including the gays!
In the tradition of no other slasher movies, Everyone Must Die! had me cracking up at the sheer willingness of the cast and crew to just have fun, act silly, and finish a goofy horror-comedy while they were at it. … Continue reading
Someone has taken her love of making horror films one step too far
Peaches Christ, queen of the midnight movies, set out to make a midnight movie. And damn did she succeed. 2010’s All About Evil is a perfect indie film that makes you feel like you are AT the theater with all … Continue reading
Bloody Bloody Bible Camptastic!
After watching Camp Slaughter, which takes place in 1981, and now Bloody Bloody Bible Camp, which takes place in 1984, I’ve decided that every slasher made should take place in the 80s. It just feels so right. And there are … Continue reading
The movie with the ending that scarred us all for life (and a bunch of sequels)
Sleepaway Camp (1983) Amazing how a movie that seems like nothing more than a Friday the 13th summer camp slasher knockoff could go down in infamy because of one quick final shot (that seems to go on forever when you … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 80s, gay horror, Return to Sleepaway Camp, slashers, Sleepaway Camp, Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers, Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland, Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor
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A good old slasher can really put a Smiley on my face
I’ve been watching so much demented horror lately that going old skool slasher made me remember how much I love slashers. And by old skool, I now mean late 1990s slashers! Damn time is flying. Anyway, Smiley is a total … Continue reading