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**_How to make a micro-budget slasher_** Someone is savagely murdering cheerleaders in a town on the Ohio River in Western Pennsylvania. Is the killer the leering high school janitor, a local thug or someone else? An American produ...
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The Majorettes
1986
Movie
92 min
English
A hooded psycho is murdering high-school girls. A devil-worshiping, drug-dealing biker gang is suspected.
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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Ken Baker•Genres: Horror, Slasher
Plot Summary
A group of high school majorettes are stalked and brutally murdered by a mysterious assailant during their preparations for a major competition. As the body count rises, the remaining girls and their coach must race against time to uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims.
Critical Reception
The Majorettes is a low-budget slasher film that received largely negative reviews from critics and is considered a cult classic among horror fans for its campy elements and gore. It is often cited as an example of the late 80s direct-to-video horror boom.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dedication to slasher tropes and gore.
Criticized for weak plotting and underdeveloped characters.
Often viewed as a forgettable entry in the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce due to its niche cult following and limited release. Those who appreciate it often do so for its nostalgic value and straightforward slasher elements.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a potential television series.
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