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Slumber Party '57
In 1957, a group of high school girls spending the night in a mansion tell each other about their first sexual experiences.
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Plot Summary
During a slumber party, a group of teenage girls invites a male friend and his companions over, unaware that the latter group has sinister intentions. As the night unfolds, the fun quickly turns into a fight for survival against a menacing presence that stalks them through the house.
Critical Reception
Slumber Party '57 is a low-budget exploitation film that garnered a cult following for its campy tone and surprisingly effective suspense. While critically panned upon release for its amateurish filmmaking and often gratuitous content, it has since been re-evaluated by some as a notable entry in the late 70s slasher subgenre, particularly for its female-centric premise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cult appeal and role as an early slasher film.
Criticized for its low production values and exploitative elements.
Noted for its unique focus on a group of teenage girls.
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Fun Fact
The film is also known by alternative titles such as 'The Midnight Hour' and 'Don't Run, Bedroom'.
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