Thirty years after a murder on the night of Avalon Bay's graduation dance, the sleepy town's teens meet grisly ends at the hands of a prowler once thought to be a jilted soldier home from war.
A group of college students are stalked and brutally murdered by a killer in a World War II gas mask and uniform. The murders are tied to a wartime tragedy from 1945 involving a soldier and his jealous girlfriend. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must uncover the killer's identity and motives before they become the next victims.
The Prowler is often cited as one of the more brutal and gory slasher films of the early 1980s, particularly noted for its special effects by Tom Savini. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its inventive kills and relentless pacing.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive for its cult status, with many appreciating its over-the-top violence and effective scares, though some find the storyline predictable.
The iconic World War II-style uniform worn by the killer was originally designed for another film but was repurposed for 'The Prowler'.
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