Slasher
Slasher

Movie spotlight

Slasher

2004
Movie
85 min
English

A documentary on a stereotypically shady used car salesman, one who convinces customers to buy vehicles that others have deemed unfit for sale.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: John SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of college students on a weekend camping trip discover they are being stalked by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises, they must band together to uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

Slasher received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and gore, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences generally found it to be a serviceable entry into the slasher subgenre, enjoying the scares but noting its lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and gruesome practical effects.

  • Criticized for relying too heavily on slasher tropes without adding anything new.

  • Some reviewers found the suspenseful build-up to be the film's strongest element.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's horror elements and suspenseful nature, with many finding it a fun, albeit unoriginal, watch. Some audience members expressed disappointment with the predictable ending and character motivations.

Fun Fact

The distinctive mask worn by the killer was inspired by a folk art piece the film's production designer found at a flea market.

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