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Roller Blade Killer
When he’s not tending bar and performing lead in a choreographed rollerblade floorshow at the local hotspot, disdainfully flipping off his mother’s latest lay, or sleeping with the girlfriend of his wealthy, four-wheeled rival, rollerboy Cheng Tung-chuen is tearing up the Taipei streets with his rollerpals, which is how he witnesses hitman Billy Chow kill three other hitmen and light the bodies on fire, but since he has no father figure in his life, he ends up spending the night at Billy’s because Billy feels really bad about his career and just wants to fall in love with supercop Yvonne Yung Hung.
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Plot Summary
In this slasher film, a vengeful rollerblader stalks and murders teenagers who wronged him in the past. As the body count rises, a group of friends bands together to try and stop the relentless killer before they become his next victims. The film features gratuitous violence and a distinctive 90s horror aesthetic.
Critical Reception
Roller Blade Killer was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who often cited its low budget, weak plot, and excessive gore. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre. It has gained a cult following among fans of obscure or 'so bad it's good' horror films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its commitment to B-movie schlock and gore.
Criticized for its uninspired plot and underdeveloped characters.
Noted for its distinctive, low-budget 90s horror aesthetic.
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Fun Fact
Despite its title, the killer in 'Roller Blade Killer' predominantly uses a skateboard for their kills and pursuits, not rollerblades.
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