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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 into place, and the film closely resembles Wes Craven's Scream. There's some intelligence through the dialogue among remaining survivors during 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 successfully separates itself from the pack in the slasher genre.