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The Black Rider
Inspired by the German folktale, Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval. Naive and desperate, he makes a deal with a devil named Pegleg.
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Plot Summary
On the eve of graduation, a group of college students are targeted by a mysterious killer dressed as the university's mascot. The killer, known as "The Black Rider," stalks the campus, picking off students one by one in a brutal and gruesome fashion. As the body count rises, the remaining students must band together to uncover the killer's identity and stop the bloodshed before they all become victims.
Critical Reception
The Black Rider: Graduation Day is a lesser-known slasher film that garnered minimal attention upon its release. It is generally regarded as a forgettable entry in the genre, criticized for its predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired gore. While some may find a degree of campy enjoyment in its low-budget aesthetic, it failed to make a significant impact with critics or audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Features a standard slasher plot with little originality.
Characterization is thin, making it difficult to care about the victims.
The gore, while present, is often uninspired and fails to shock.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, using its campus as the primary setting for the deadly events.
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