The Slashening
The Slashening

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The Slashening

2015
Movie
82 min
English

Best friends Lucy, Eva, Ashley, Beth and Margot throw a slumber party…..BUT MURDER NEVER SLUMBERS!!!!! It’s a timeless tale of friendship, betrayal, madness, and the search for some decent dick.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Director: James NunnGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of sorority sisters are targeted by a masked killer during their annual ritual. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must band together to fight for their lives against the relentless slasher. The film combines slasher tropes with dark humor as the women attempt to outwit their deadly assailant.

Critical Reception

The Slashening received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, largely seen as a low-budget, campy horror-comedy that leans heavily into its genre influences. While some appreciated its B-movie charm and gory moments, many found its execution lacking in originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers some gore and a few laughs for hardcore genre fans.

  • Lacks originality and suffers from a weak plot and uneven tone.

  • A forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a divided opinion. Some viewers found enjoyment in its over-the-top violence and comedic attempts, while others were disappointed by its low production values and predictable scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, which contributed to its lo-fi aesthetic and DIY feel.

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