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The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 3/13

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3/13: I would've rated The Slumber Party Massacre a solid '9' because it's a well-done slasher flick with low expectations.

However, when the killer came back from the dead for the second and third time (already a tired formula), I must drop a point. What surprised me the most is two things: the early revelation of the killer's identity who's a simple-looking guy with plain clothes and the lack of nudity for the most part. The fact that a female actually directed it is probably the reason why.

All of the elements fall neatly in place, and the film closely resembles Wes Craven's Scream. There's some intelligence through the dialogue among remaining survivors throughout the ordeal. It's also interesting to see the usage of a (cordless, mind you) hammer drill as if it's a phallic symbol.

All in all, The Slumber Party Massacre belongs in any top 100 Horror Films list.