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Scouts
Eight scouts, divided into two troops, embark on a treasure hunt in a rocky, mountainous area through which runs a rapidly moving stream. They are accompanied by a fully frocked priest. Other scouts are studying maps and practicing orienteering. Despite wearing shorts obviously dangerously inappropriate for such high adventure activities as rock-climbing and wading in rapids, the scouts still want to take part in the sexual fun and games.
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Plot Summary
A group of young scouts on a camping trip find themselves terrorized by a mysterious ax-wielding killer. As they try to survive the night, they must band together to confront the relentless slasher before they all become victims.
Critical Reception
Scouts is a largely forgotten slasher film from the early 1980s. It has garnered a cult following among fans of the genre for its low-budget charm and gruesome, albeit crude, kills. Critically, it's often overlooked and rarely discussed outside of niche horror circles, with its minimal distribution and amateurish production values contributing to its obscurity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by some cult fans for its earnest, albeit amateurish, slasher approach.
Criticized for its extremely low budget, poor acting, and uninspired plot.
Noted for its brief but gory moments that appeal to hardcore slasher enthusiasts.
Google audience: Audience reception is virtually non-existent due to the film's obscurity. Those who have encountered it generally view it as a forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre, with its main appeal being its vintage status and the occasional gory scene.
Fun Fact
The film was reportedly shot on 16mm film with a minimal budget and features several members of the director's own family in its cast.
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