Slaughter Night
Slaughter Night

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Slaughter Night

1990
Movie
92 min
Spanish

Three part anthology with stories involving a Phantom of the Opera-style killer haunting a theater, four punks who pick the wrong house to rob and a man on the hunt for Bigfoot.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: John B. ArgenzianoGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers goes to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway, unaware that a masked killer is stalking them. As the night progresses, they are picked off one by one by the relentless slasher, leading to a terrifying fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Slaughter Night is a low-budget slasher film that garnered a cult following among horror enthusiasts. While it received mixed to negative reviews from mainstream critics for its predictable plot and reliance on genre tropes, it is appreciated by fans for its gritty atmosphere and effective suspenseful moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless pacing and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its derivative plot and lack of originality.

  • Considered a decent entry in the direct-to-video slasher subgenre by fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often mention the film's surprising effectiveness as a low-budget horror flick, particularly appreciating its commitment to the slasher formula.

Fun Fact

Despite its direct-to-video release and relatively obscure status, 'Slaughter Night' has managed to maintain a small but dedicated fanbase within the slasher film community.

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