Recommend Some Obscure Slashers Please

[onebyone]

I love slasher movies. I love slasher movies a lot. I love them more than Lemonheads, and that's an awfully lot. (Of course, the two are best together, but that's neither here nor there.)

I am really craving some new slasher meat right now. Sadly, there does not seem to be any slashers worth .03 cents coming out (but will I see and probably like the bad ones? You betcha!), and I just spent a lot of time at amazon looking for upcoming slashers releases or just any slasher movie that I hadn't seen and came up with zilch. Nothing. Have I really worn slashers out after all these years, or are there some gems (or even real non-troma stinkers, seriously I am not slasher picky) out there yet to find? If you know some, point me in the direction of them please. I need a massacre fix and I need it bad.

Thank you for your help in this stressful time.

[Shock Waves]

Have you seen Edge of Sanity (1989) with Anthony Perkins?
It's a play on the Jeckyl and Hyde story (with a Jack the Ripper twist), but at heart, it's all slasher.
Perkin's is totally over the top in it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097263/

[DrHerbertWest]

I would recommend some as I, too, am a huge fan but having seen your posts and all that, I highly doubt anything I mention would be something you haven't already seen/heard of. Good luck!

[Suicide]

I recommend Adam Rifkin's The Invisible Maniac (http://imdb.com/title/tt0099856/) if you haven't seen that one. Pretty hilarious watching the actors try and act like an invisble guy is murdering them. Melissa Moore from Sorority House Massacre 2 is in it.

Fatal Games (http://imdb.com/title/tt0087243/) is also good, with a bunch of Olympic hopefuls getting offed by a javelin wielding (seriously) maniac during their training.

No DVD of either of those, but they're worth a look if you can find them.

[Erick H.]

Have you seen NEW YEARS EVIL,it's a fun old school 80's film,not on DVD yet ? How about The 1982 film ALONE IN THE DARK,great cast,Jack Palance,Martin Landau,Donald Pleasance ? That one is available on a nice DVD.CURTAINS is another well liked 80's film that's M.I.A on DVD.Any of these are worth tracking down if you've seen all the HALLOWEEN's,FRIDAY's and FREDDY's a hundred times.

[eric_angelus]

Dead of Night (aka Lighthouse) is a pretty good British slasher movie from the 90sthe US DVD is now OOP but the UK disc is easy to come by...Tower of Evil (aka Beyond the Fog) is a pretty good British slasher movie from the 70s which oddly enough is also set in a lighthouse. It is available from Elite.

[Shock Waves]

Tower of Evil (aka Beyond the Fog) is a pretty good British slasher movie from the 70s which oddly enough is also set in a lighthouse. It is available from Elite.

Second that recommendation. One of the genesis films that helped create the "body count" films that are so prominent today. Great flick, historically especially.

[onebyone]

Have you seen NEW YEARS EVIL,it's a fun old school 80's film,not on DVD yet ?

Have I seen New Year's Evil? Watched it every New Year's Eve or close to it for many, many years. My love for that movie is deep and true.

Thanks for the recommendations so far. They are all good movies, but two of them, Fatal Games and Tower of Evil, I haven't seen in awhile so they will seem fresh going down so I have a good start. :D

Any more? Yes I am slasher greedy.

[WesReviews]

How about The Love Butcher? Substance released it on DVD, although the transfer is awful.

Same for Don't Open Till Christmas, but I really kind of like this flick in a trashy sort of way.

If you want something more recent, how about The Pool (http://www.oh-the-horror.com/page.php?id=81)?

[ekent]

Home Sweet Home - Body by Jake hopped up on PCP, giggling and killing.
Hide and Go Shriek
Slaughter High

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Lots of good ones mentioned here.

Aerobicide
Mother's Day
Tourist Trap

Just some random ones that come to mind there.

[Hellbilly]

Ruggero Deodato's Body Count (1987) has everything you need in a slasher. The R4 release is unrated.

The Dark Side Of Midnight (1984) has its share of cheesy slasher hilarity. Works kind of like the PG version of The Demon (1979).

Some folks seem to enjoy Motor Home Massacre (2005) but I couldn't really get into it. Same goes for The Confessional a.k.a. House Of Mortal Sin (1976). Dark Fields (2006) had its moments, but also moments of suck and Fulci's Murder Rock (1984) shines with fancy leotard-dancing.

[dwatts]

Well, I saw a VHS over the holidays called "Class Reunion Massacre". It's probably obscure, and totally mental. But it's a slasher.

[Devo1313]

Final Exam(81),Offerings,Scalps,Drive In Massacre,Class Reunion Massacre,Slaughter High,Night School,The Prey. Just a few favorites.

[Fistfuck]

Second Dead of Night. I'm surprised that hasn't gained a bigger following.

Not sure if Don't Go in the House is obscure enough, but that's another good one.

[blood vamp]

Splatter University is good.

[Reverenddave]

I also recommend Lighthouse (aka Dead Of Night) (http://www.dvdmaniacs.net/Reviews/I-L/lighthouse.html). Get the UK DVD, which is R2/PAL, but has nice anamorphic widescreen video. The US DVD is out of print and was a lousy fullframe transfer.

The Backlot Murders (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/backlotmurders.htm) was fun. It's filmed on the Universal Studios backlot using sets from Psycho and Jurassic Park: Lost World. You can probably pick-up a new or used copy for under $5.

Another good flick is the German slasher Flashback (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/flashback.htm). I don't know if you'll be able to track down an uncut print. The US and Korean DVDs are both the theatrical versions. I haven't seen the uncut version, but I enjoyed the US DVD (http://www.dvdmaniacs.net/Reviews/E-H/Flashback.html). I own the Korean DVD for it's anamorphic widescreen video (the US DVD is letterboxed).

[walkingdude]

Edge of the Axe fits in here.It is obscure and one of my favorite slasher type movies.Sadly it doesn'ty have a DVD release yet.

[YottNik]

Aerobicide

I'll second this. Also known as Killer Workout.

[Reverenddave]

I wouldn't call the classic British thriller Fright (http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/e-h/fright.htm) a slasher film. It's more of a "babysitter vs escaped lunatic" movie. But it's really good. And a big influence on slashers like Halloween and When A Stranger Calls.

I like the stylish French slasher film Deep In The Woods (http://joblo.com/arrow/deepinthewoods.htm). The US DVD is nice with anamorphic widescreen, the original French and dubbed English tracks, and audio commentary by Brian Yuzna. This is another cheap one you can find for around $6.

I'm sure you've probably seen Anatomy (http://www.joblo.com/arrow/reviews.php?id=200), but it's really good so I'm going to mention it anyways. The US DVD is excellent.

Another good one you've probably seen is Popcorn (http://horrordvds.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&file=viewarticle&id=29). A slasher flick that takes place at a horror movie festival. How can you not like it? Unfortunately, the US DVD is a mess. While it's anamorphic OAR, the video transfer sucks and the audio isn't much better.

Cold Prey (aka Fritt Vilt) (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/coldprey.htm) is an excellent recent slasher that's slipped through the cracks. I've got the recently released UK DVD which has anamorphic widescreen and the original Norwegian audio (with English subs). I don't know if or when it'll get a US release. You can catch the trailer at the Official Site (http://www.frittvilt.com/frittvilt/). And it looks like there's a sequel coming out later this year. Woo Hoo!

[Mattapooh]

Just a few quick notes:

I think Curtains is out in R2, but it's a bare-bones edition. No idea about the video/audio quality, though.

Also, Murder Rock is really fun for the cheese factor alone. Plus, some of us happen to have a big thing for girls in 80s dance/workout attire.

[onebyone]

What a great list so far, thanks so much! There are three that I had never heard of or seen before this, The Love Butcher, Cold Prey, and Flashback that I am going to hunt down immediately, but plenty more than I now have a taste to throw on again - even if I have to hunt down a download. Slasher party at my house!


Also, Murder Rock is really fun for the cheese factor alone. Plus, some of us happen to have a big thing for girls in 80s dance/workout attire.

Who doesn't? That is one of the many reasons Aerobicide is so great too.

PS Reverenddave is Midnight Movie Trailers your site? I really like it.

[Mattapooh]

I really, really need to find a copy of Aerobicide. Can anyone point me in the right direction on this one?

[YottNik]

I really, really need to find a copy of Aerobicide. Can anyone point me in the right direction on this one?
I found my copy at a local used video shop for five bucks.

Here's one on eBay. He's only asking a ridiculous $39.99 for it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Killer-Workout-1993-VHS_W0QQitemZ350039774528QQihZ022QQcategoryZ309QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[onebyone]

If you keep your eye on ebay, you can find them cheaper but it may take time. I got mine for $4.50 awhile back.

[Reverenddave]

PS Reverenddave is Midnight Movie Trailers your site? I really like it.

Thanks. I haven't updated it in a few months. I've got dozens of trailers uploaded on the server, but I haven't gotten around to posting them.

Speaking of which, I've got the theatrical trailer (http://www.midnightmovietrailers.com/0518/tuno-negro/) for the recent Spanish slasher Tuno Negro (aka Dark Minstrel) (http://www.horrorview.com/Tuno%20Negro.htm). It's your basic Euro version of Scream and IKWYDLS. But I liked the locations, setting and stylish shots (it's almost like a Giallo). The US DVD (http://membres.lycos.fr/gorezone/dvdcrypt/reviewstxt/stu/tunonegro.html) is decent with anamorphic widescreen and the original Castilian/Spanish audio tracks (with English subs).

Another good one is Slaughter Night (aka Sl8n8) (http://www.joblo.com/arrow/dvd_reviews.php?id=1550). The US DVD from Tartan is pretty good with anamorphic widescreen, original Dutch 5.1 & DTS audio, and a couple extras.

While the original Bloody Murder was a horrible crapfest, the sequel Bloody Murder II (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/bloodymurder2.htm) was pretty decent. Maybe it's the frequent shots of Tiffany Shepis naked, but I actually enjoyed it. Too bad the DVD has fullframe pan-n-scan video (which sucks because the trailer is widescreen).

Ripper: Letter From Hell (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/ripper.htm) is ok. I think it's love-it-or-hate-it type of film. I liked it.

If you've seen every Scream clone, and wish there was one more, then check out Lover's Lane (http://www.dreadcentral.com/node/10428). Anna Faris wears a cheerleader outfit throughout the entire film. If you go into it with low expectations, it can be pretty enjoyable. Unfortunately, the US DVD is lousy with a very dark fullscreen transfer. On the plus side, you can pick it up for around $5.

I'll second the previous recommendation for The Pool (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/pool.htm). That was a fun slasher, and the setting was pretty cool. The US DVD has a nice anamorphic widescreen video.

Shredder (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/shredder.htm) is another enjoyable slasher flick. If you're only going to see one "horny teenagers stranded in an abandoned ski lodge and hunted by a serial killer" movie, check out Cold Prey (listed above). The DVD has anamorphic widescreen and you can get it for around $5-$6.

[Erick H.]

If you can play multi region discs there is a film in the TIGON COLLECTION coffin set from Anchor Bay U.K. that is sort of a prototype slasher.It's from 1969 I believe and is called THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF HORROR (HORROR HOUSE in America).Set in groovey England ,the film has a group of modish teens discovering bloody horror at a creepy old country house.Ahead of it's time in some ways,it features partying youths,makeouts,drinking and a couple of nasty slasher murders,the first of which is one of the bloodier killings in a British film of the 60's.Has some creepy moments.The director later made MARK OF THE DEVIL.

[Katatonia]

I really, really need to find a copy of Aerobicide. Can anyone point me in the right direction on this one?

I have the R2 DVD which is uncut. The quality is pretty much VHS, but I nabbed it on ebay a few years back for $2

You can still order it from places like Amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aerobicide-Marcia-Karr/dp/B00005LDBQ/) and Blah (http://www.blahdvd.com/blah/DVD_Product.aspx/---Aerobicide---?productid=DVD-DVD4517-NU) but it's a little overpriced.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

I have the R2 DVD which is uncut. The quality is pretty much VHS, but I nabbed it on ebay a few years back for $2

You can still order it from places like Amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aerobicide-Marcia-Karr/dp/B00005LDBQ/) and Blah (http://www.blahdvd.com/blah/DVD_Product.aspx/---Aerobicide---?productid=DVD-DVD4517-NU) but it's a little overpriced.







Damn, you got me beat! I also have the R2 DVD but I got mine on EBay for $3.

[DrHerbertWest]

If you can play multi region discs there is a film in the TIGON COLLECTION coffin set from Anchor Bay U.K. that is sort of a prototype slasher.It's from 1969 I believe and is called THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF HORROR (HORROR HOUSE in America).Set in groovey England ,the film has a group of modish teens discovering bloody horror at a creepy old country house.Ahead of it's time in some ways,it features partying youths,makeouts,drinking and a couple of nasty slasher murders,the first of which is one of the bloodier killings in a British film of the 60's.Has some creepy moments.The director later made MARK OF THE DEVIL.

This one bored me. Frankie Avalon is out of his element but still enjoyable. Everything else is blah.

[onebyone]

Speaking of which, I've got the theatrical trailer (http://www.midnightmovietrailers.com/0518/tuno-negro/) for the recent Spanish slasher Tuno Negro (aka Dark Minstrel) (http://www.horrorview.com/Tuno%20Negro.htm). It's your basic Euro version of Scream and IKWYDLS. But I liked the locations, setting and stylish shots (it's almost like a Giallo). The US DVD (http://membres.lycos.fr/gorezone/dvdcrypt/reviewstxt/stu/tunonegro.html) is decent with anamorphic widescreen and the original Castilian/Spanish audio tracks (with English subs).

Tuno Negro
Ignorance Kills…

A psychopathic killer selects his victims from the internet and begins preying on students at a university in Salamanca, Spain. The victims are selected based upon their grade point average - eliminating failing students.

:lol:

I have never heard of this one and I am sold already. I got a lot of horror headed my way now and I cannot wait.

I agree that Shredder and The Pool and a lot of other suggested movies are a lot of fun. Great suggestions.

[blood vamp]

Reverend I loved those busty women in Backlot Murders. They look like stars of a Russ Meyer,Andy Sidaris or a Jim Wynorski film,dont they? I watch this on a regular basis.

[Reverenddave]

Reverend I loved those busty women in Backlot Murders. They look like stars of a Russ Meyer,Andy Sidaris or a Jim Wynorski film,dont they? I watch this on a regular basis.

Backlot Murders is a very fun flick. Even though it's cursed with a Corey, the Universal sets are a blast. If you really love busty women, you've got to give Bloody Murder II a shot. Shepis gets all kinds of naked.

Speaking of naughty bits, here's a cheap plug for another one of my sites that hasn't been updated in a while. I've got video clips of Tiffany Shepis (http://www.bunchas.com/0516/tiffanyshepis-stripper) talking about her one night stint as an underage stripper and the full unedited cut of Jennifer Sky's (http://www.bunchas.com/0506/jennifersky-sexvideo) NSFW scene from My Little Eye.

[Reverenddave]

Here's a few more. These are not straight-up slashers, but still fall somewhere in the slasher genre.

999-9999 (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/999-9999.htm) is a well done Thai take on the Final Destination films. This is a really funny enjoyable flick. I don't think it's out on US DVD. The Thai DVD (http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=7487) is region free PAL with letterbox video and English subs.

Fear Faith Revenge 303 (http://www.beyondhollywood.com/303-fear-faith-revenge-1998-movie-review/) is another supernatural Thai slasher. The HK DVD is region free NTSC with letterboxed video and English subs.

The Art Of Dying (aka El Arte De Morir) (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/elartedemorir.htm) is a supernatural Spanish slasher based on IKWYDLS. I have the Spanish DVD which has anamorphic widescreen video, original Spanish audio and English dub and subs. I've heard that the US DVD isn't very good, but I haven't actually seen it.

Tesis (aka Thesis) (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=4125) is another excellent Spanish horror film. It reminds me an awful lot of the Saw movies, but it's not really "torture porn". The 2-disc Spanish special edition DVD with anamorphic widescreen runs circles around the lousy US DVD with fullscreen video and burnt-in subs.

Mondo Digital (http://www.mondo-digital.com/thesis.html) has an excellent review of Tesis, along with a great review of the trippy flick Nadie Conoce A Nadie (http://www.beyondhollywood.com/nobody-knows-anybody-1999-movie-review/), which is an amazing Spanish thriller. Even though it's not a slasher, you should really check this movie out.

[Katatonia]

Speaking of naughty bits, here's a cheap plug for another one of my sites that hasn't been updated in a while. I've got video clips of Tiffany Shepis (http://www.bunchas.com/0516/tiffanyshepis-stripper) talking about her one night stint as an underage stripper and the full unedited cut of Jennifer Sky's (http://www.bunchas.com/0506/jennifersky-sexvideo) NSFW scene from My Little Eye.

I'll second that. Bloody Murder 2 is a fun "camp" slasher, one of the rare times where the film is 100% better than it's lame predecessor.

[MrVess]

Humongous (http://imdb.com/title/tt0082537/). Criminally unknown and whispering for a (legal) DVD release.

Do you consider Rituals (http://imdb.com/title/tt0076630/) obscure?

And of course Popcorn (http://imdb.com/title/tt0102690/), as mentioned.

[WesReviews]

A couple more...

Funeral Home (http://www.oh-the-horror.com/page.php?id=137) is a Canadian slasher...and of course, Canadians pretty much bat 1000 when it comes to the sub-genre.

Then there's the early slasher/krimi, The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle (http://www.oh-the-horror.com/page.php?id=107). Alpha released it on DVD. Quality's not too great, but it's a very cool film. Very much a precursor to the giallo and slasher. I highly recommend it!

As for reaaaaaally obscure... how about 555? Have fun tracking that one down, though! :)

[kimboslice]

Lots of good ones mentioned here.

Aerobicide
Mother's Day
Tourist Trap

Just some random ones that come to mind there.

ahhh dont watch aerobicide its shit!

[old-boo-radley]

A couple more...

Funeral Home (http://www.oh-the-horror.com/page.php?id=137) is a Canadian slasher...and of course, Canadians pretty much bat 1000 when it comes to the sub-genre.

Then there's the early slasher/krimi, The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle (http://www.oh-the-horror.com/page.php?id=107). Alpha released it on DVD. Quality's not too great, but it's a very cool film. Very much a precursor to the giallo and slasher. I highly recommend it!

As for reaaaaaally obscure... how about 555? Have fun tracking that one down, though! :)

You know, I never really thought of it like that before. Deadline, Funeral Home, Terror Train, My Bloody Valentine, Prom Night, Prom Night IV, etc... are all pretty fucking good for slasher movies. I think it could be because a lot of Canadian slashers were made before the market was totally over-saturated.

[Mattapooh]

Humongous is something I really want to see, and now Funeral Home as well. Thanks for that one.

Anyone know who owns the rights to Humongous at this point?

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Lots of good mentions in this thread. Popcorn is definitely some good fun. The Pool is OK considering that it's a movie made in 2001. I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it but it also doesn't completely suck. Kinda has a slow pace though.

[onebyone]

As for reaaaaaally obscure... how about 555? Have fun tracking that one down, though! :)

Holy hell I forgot all about that movie. I think I saw it once way, way, way, way back in the day and then... never heard mention of it again until just now. The hunt for it begins!

The lesson I am learning from this thread? It's high time to pilfer the obscure slashers from other countries for my fresh slasher fix.

[booper71]

I always liked
Possession: Till Death You You Part
a slasher movie about a mamas boy.

[BurningMoon]

Check out Straight Jacket (AKA Dark Sanity) from 1982. It not all that great, but definitely obscure.

[Cyberdemon]

Great thread & suggestions!
Just picked up The Pool (along with Critters 1-4) for under $5.
Read the thread in the a.m. - find the DVD for $4.95 in the p.m.
Gotta love it!

[dcrw6]

I just figured I'd throw my vote in for Flashback since I think it really deserves to be seen by more people. When I popped it in, I was expecting your bottom grade Lionsgate DV slasher crap, but it surprised the hell out of me. Once you get past the cheesy dubbing they gave it on the R1 disc, it becomes a fun little movie. The last twenty minues or so left me with a raging fanboy smile on my face.

[onebyone]

I just figured I'd throw my vote in for Flashback since I think it really deserves to be seen by more people. When I popped it in, I was expecting your bottom grade Lionsgate DV slasher crap, but it surprised the hell out of me. Once you get past the cheesy dubbing they gave it on the R1 disc, it becomes a fun little movie. The last twenty minues or so left me with a raging fanboy smile on my face.

I watched this just a few days ago and was really surprised by this movie. The DVD was cheap and the cover terrible but it really was a fun little slasher movie. With a lead that is a dead ringer for the lead in Sorority House Massacre, it really did have an 80s slasher feel and there's few things on earth that I like more than those.

The suggestions are starting to trickle in and I am having so much fun watching these. Drive-In Massacre (hadnt watched in at least 10 years) was as loopy as it ever was, Black Serenade was great if you like your slashers with a healthy dose of cheese and a side of WTF? (and who doesn't?), and Cold Prey was really good and got me all hopped up on slasher goodness. Cannot believe I missed out on it for so long. Why it is not out as a R1 DVD beats me. Looking forward to part 2 now.

Next on the to be watched pile: 999-9999, The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, and Tower of Evil.

[MrVess]

I'm watching the recently made "Wrestlemaniac" right now, and so far it's better than I was expecting... Certainly far above e.g. any attempts at making a slasher by that individual that calls himself "Rob Zombie".

[dcrw6]

I'm watching the recently made "Wrestlemaniac" right now, and so far it's better than I was expecting... Certainly far above e.g. any attempts at making a slasher by that individual that calls himself "Rob Zombie".

I've heard nothing but good things about it and I've been hoping to catch it when I can. I notice it's renting like crazy at any Blockbuster I go to. :lol:

[DrHerbertWest]

I'm surprised that this movie is getting good write ups. It looks terrible. I think I'll give it a try eventually.

[Reverenddave]

Anyone else have some good recommendations or reviews? Always looking for some new slashers.

onebyone, what'd you think of 999-9999?

[CUBANmix]

how about these:

deadly dreams 1988..
night screams 1987..
slient madness 1984..
the outing aka the lamp 1986..
house of death 1982..
home sweet home 1981..
blood moon 1990..
the ladies club 1986..
edge of the axe 1988..
hunters blood 1987..
open house 1982..
twice dead 1988..
deadly intruder 1985..
to all a goodnight 1981..
fatal pulse 1989..
zombie high 1987..
blood tracks 1985..
blood rage 1987..
iced 1988..
death by dialogue 1988..


most of these can be found to download..most of them are vhs rips but whatever..fuck it right?

[_pi_]

I watched Cold Prey last night and agree that it was indeed a terrific piece of slasher filmmaking. Formulaic, yes, but very well done!

[Katatonia]

I watched Cold Prey last night and agree that it was indeed a terrific piece of slasher filmmaking. Formulaic, yes, but very well done!

Are we talking about Fritt Vilt?

[_pi_]

Are we talking about Fritt Vilt?

Yup! Loved it! :D

[Katatonia]

Yup! Loved it! :D

I enjoyed it as well... nothing new to the genre per se, but it had a great overall atmosphere. It looks like a sequel (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1188990/) is coming too.

Have you seen Shredder? It's somewhat similar, though I doubt there are too many other snowboard-esque slashers around! :evil:

[onebyone]

onebyone, what'd you think of 999-9999?

Do you mean did I like that Final Destination *inspired* movie with whacked out characters seemingly right out of any given over the top teen oriented anime? You bet I did! I watched it today and had a grand time. Ferrari!

I thought I hit pay dirt last weekend when I dug out my long, long very lost VHS tape of Fatal Pulse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7udkJRlW9k) but alas, it was dead on arrival. :mad: It's like my few leftover VHS tapes know they are obsolete and are spontaneously combusting.

[MrVess]

Well, a big plus for "Wrestlemaniac" - it is, to my surprise, a homage to the classic slashers that has absolutely nothing in common with that recent wave of awful "huh, huh, I'm a self-conscious parody of the genre" entries, such as "Hatchet". On the contrary, in spite of the ridiculous title and premise, and a few intentionally campy moments, it's intended to be a serious film... and it works as one, well and without turning its seriousness into utter idiocy ("Storm Warning", anyone?). In fact, I haven't seen a serious retro-slasher so enjoyable since "Wrong Turn".

[Reverenddave]

Do you mean did I like that Final Destination *inspired* movie with whacked out characters seemingly right out of any given over the top teen oriented anime? You bet I did! I watched it today and had a grand time. Ferrari!

Ok, if you liked 999-9999, then you've got to check out the Thai horror/comedy Body Jumper (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/bodyjumper.htm). It's not a slasher. It's more of a demon-possessed-killer movie. But it's hilarious and very well done with wild over-the-top characters.

The region-free PAL Thai DVD (http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=4796) is fairly nice with letterbox video (non-anamorphic), 5.1 audio and English subtitles. And you can pick it up for under $8. It may have gotten a US release, but I've never seen that disc.

[Reverenddave]

Here's a few more slashers. They're not great. But worth a view, and you can probably pick them up for around $5 each.

Final Stab (http://joblo.com/arrow/finalstab.htm) is a David DeCoteau film, so you get some scenes with nubile young lads in tight jockey shorts. But if you can get through that, it's a nice little DTV slasher. The US DVD is only fullscreen (according to IMDB, the OAR was 2.35:1). If there's an OAR import DVD, let me know.

Wishcraft (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/wishcraft.htm) was a pretty good flick that flew under the radar. The DVD is anamorphic widescreen and you can easily get a used copy for under $5.

School's Out (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0220025/) is a made-for-TV German slasher. It didn't get many good reviews. But I was able to get into it, and I liked the setting. The US DVD is fullscreen (not sure if that's OAR) with German & English audio, and English subs.

[MrVess]

For anyone looking for "Humongous" (probably the best unknown slasher out there), I gather that it's difficult to find (at least online) even on VHS - but I've just found a definitely confirmed place where the monster still dwells. Unfortunately, I cannot name that place. But on a completely unrelated note, here's a question: what do you get when you cross cinema with Armageddon?

[old-boo-radley]

If anyone worried about Humongous is in Canada, it's gonna be on Drive-In this week.

[Mattapooh]

For anyone looking for "Humongous" (probably the best unknown slasher out there), I gather that it's difficult to find (at least online) even on VHS - but I've just found a definitely confirmed place where the monster still dwells. Unfortunately, I cannot name that place. But on a completely unrelated note, here's a question: what do you get when you cross cinema with Armageddon?

Actually, I just got a copy online and it may have had something to do with this riddle of yours.

[Mattapooh]

Well, a big plus for "Wrestlemaniac" - it is, to my surprise, a homage to the classic slashers that has absolutely nothing in common with that recent wave of awful "huh, huh, I'm a self-conscious parody of the genre" entries, such as "Hatchet". On the contrary, in spite of the ridiculous title and premise, and a few intentionally campy moments, it's intended to be a serious film... and it works as one, well and without turning its seriousness into utter idiocy ("Storm Warning", anyone?). In fact, I haven't seen a serious retro-slasher so enjoyable since "Wrong Turn".

My girlfriend and I just finished watching this, and we both actually had fun with it. Aside from the ridiculous premise, it was very entertaining. Good tension at times (although bogged down a bit by the silliness), good humour, even the gratuitous T&A shots (and there are a lot) are great.

We rented it at Blockbuster based on recommendations I'd seen in this thread, so thanks for that!

[Katatonia]

Wishcraft (http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/wishcraft.htm) was a pretty good flick that flew under the radar. The DVD is anamorphic widescreen and you can easily get a used copy for under $5.

I strongly agree, Wishcraft is surprisingly good!

I don't think anyone has mentioned Bikini Island (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101448/) yet. One of my favorites of the early 90's complete with a wacko killer and a perverted ugly hotel manager, and plenty of T&A. The atmosphere of the film reminds me of Cheerleader Camp for some reason, but this one takes place mostly on a virtually deserted tropical island.

[Mattapooh]

I'm gonna second the earlier mention of The Prey, I just checked it out and it was enjoyable stuff.

As for REALLY obscure, there's a flick called Lunch Meat I watched a few weeks back (with a pre-porn Ashlyn Gere) that's pretty below the radar.

[onebyone]

Someone told me to check out Witchcraft ages ago and I didn't because they also recommended a movie that turned out to be a complete dog. Guess it was my loss then. Time to check it out.

Never heard of Bikini Beach either but if the write ups are any indication it is going to be a real treat.

Wrestlemaniac well netflix is taking its sweet time getting it to me. Did MrVess create a rush?

Final Stab (http://joblo.com/arrow/finalstab.htm) is a David DeCoteau film, so you get some scenes with nubile young lads in tight jockey shorts. But if you can get through that, it's a nice little DTV slasher. The US DVD is only fullscreen (according to IMDB, the OAR was 2.35:1). If there's an OAR import DVD, let me know.

School's Out (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0220025/) is a made-for-TV German slasher. It didn't get many good reviews. But I was able to get into it, and I liked the setting. The US DVD is fullscreen (not sure if that's OAR) with German & English audio, and English subs.

David DeCoteau really did reach a point in his career where he said, "Screw it, I am filiming hot young men in their tight jockey shorts any chance I can get and no one can stop me!" :lol: Still, I agree that movie is good enough if you need a quick slasher fix.

[Katatonia]

Never heard of Bikini Beach either but if the write ups are any indication it is going to be a real treat.

Did you mean Bikini Island? :evil: It's out on VHS/Laserdisc, but the only DVD release thus far was an OOP R4 disc...which looks like a transfer taken from the Laserdisc.

Wrestlemaniac well netflix is taking its sweet time getting it to me. Did MrVess create a rush?

Wal-Mart is selling this for $7.50 now, so I went ahead and bought it from hearing good things. I plan on watching it later!

[eric_angelus]

One that I kind of liked was Rush Week, made in the early 90's but feels like an early 80s flick along the lines of Splatter University or Final Exam...plus Kathleen Kinmont is in it! It's OOP on DVD now, but the old (and kind of crappy) Simitar disc is pretty easy to find.

[Reverenddave]

That recommendation for Rush Week reminds me of another really good slasher released in the early days of DVD by Simitar.

The Surgeon (http://classic-horror.com/reviews/surgeon_1995) (aka Exquisite Tenderness) was really enjoyable. I haven't seen it for a few years, but I'm going to pop it in again. I wish this got a better DVD release. The old one is fullscreen and featureless. You can probably find a new or used copy for under $5.

[Beastus]

Final Stab (http://joblo.com/arrow/finalstab.htm) is a David DeCoteau film, so you get some scenes with nubile young lads in tight jockey shorts. But if you can get through that, it's a nice little DTV slasher. The US DVD is only fullscreen (according to IMDB, the OAR was 2.35:1). If there's an OAR import DVD, let me know.

The Canadian release of Final Stab was released by a different company than in the US, and is OAR. (I have both).

[Reverenddave]

The Canadian release of Final Stab was released by a different company than in the US, and is OAR. (I have both).

Thanks for the info. I'll have to pick it up. Do you know which company released the Canadian DVD? Is it 2.35 or 1.85 (IMDB isn't always right about that stuff)? Also, do you know if it's anamorphic?

Thanks.

[Beastus]

Thanks for the info. I'll have to pick it up. Do you know which company released the Canadian DVD? Is it 2.35 or 1.85 (IMDB isn't always right about that stuff)? Also, do you know if it's anamorphic?

Thanks.

It's 2.35:1, but I can't remember if it's anamorphic or not. According to the listing on DVDProfiler, it's not. It was released by TVA Films. (Same company that released the superior DVD version of Ginger Snaps in Canada).

[Dani123]

American Nightmare (1983), Contagion (1987) , Death Spa (1988) , The Centerfold Girls (1974) , Master Blaster (1987), The Playbirds (1978) , The New York Centerfold Massacre (1985),Halloweenie: Curse Of The Psycho Chef (1997), Phantom Brother (1988), The Night Brings Charlie (1990), Mirage (1990), Death Valley (1982) ...

[Mark Relford]

Anybody remember a slasher from a few years back that had teens go into an 80's time warp? Can't remember the movie title, but it looked interesting.

[Katatonia]

Anybody remember a slasher from a few years back that had teens go into an 80's time warp? Can't remember the movie title, but it looked interesting.

Camp Slaughter (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462220/)? It was quite good, your "modern day" teens getting warped back to an early 80's camp.

[Mark Relford]

Camp Slaughter (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462220/)? It was quite good, your "modern day" teens getting warped back to an early 80's camp.

That's it! Thanks! :)

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Cool, I've heard good things about Camp Slaughter and I've been curious. I've heard it has a high body count in it.

[Mattapooh]

For all of us that mentioned Humongous, there's a copy of the Japanese LD on ebay right now.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/HUMONGOUS-80s-Horror-JAPAN-LD-Laserdisc-Uncut-EHL-1049_W0QQitemZ360048042484QQihZ023QQcategoryZ381QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also, if someone here gets this, could you do us all a favor and upload a rip of the disc or something? You know, just wishful thinking....

[_pi_]

Because of this thread, I have now got myself copies of Humongous, House on Sorority Row and the German Flashback. Gonna be a fun week! :D

[Hellbilly]

Because of this thread, I have now got myself copies of Humongous, House on Sorority Row and the German Flashback. Gonna be a fun week! :D
Make sure to shine that flashlight at the TV when watching Humongous.
"Dark" is an understatement :(

[_pi_]

Make sure to shine that flashlight at the TV when watching Humongous.
"Dark" is an understatement :(

Tell me about it! Haha, I could hardly see a third of it!

Still, it was a fine waste of time. Stupid characters played by bad actors are always good for entertainment! :D

[MrVess]

Perhaps that laserdisc edition of "Humongous" is not as dark... the screenshots certainly look much crisper, unless they're promotional stills.

[Mattapooh]

That's what I'm hoping, but I don't have a laserdisc player to even check it out, let alone convert it. Anyone wanna step up and grab/convert it? I'd gladly donate like five bucks :D

[Mark Relford]

Never cared for Humongous. The creepy poster is better than the actual movie!

[delicreep]

Obscurity:

The Love Butcher
Bits and Pieces
Don't Panic
Blood Frenzy
Boarding House
The Slayer
Blood Song

[MrVess]

The Humongous laserdisc grab could be an idea for fanedit.org...

[Hellbilly]

Moon In Scorpio (1987)

This one sure is obscure, taking place on a boat. The story hardly made sense but you get a few neat killings and Britt Ekland in the nuthouse. Sadly this is not available on DVD but I think MGM hold the rights. Here's hoping for a Midnite release someday ...

[rhett]

The best obscure slasher within a slasher? CO-ED FRENZY from BLOW OUT. Man that movie would have ruled.

[maskull]

I just figured I'd throw my vote in for Flashback since I think it really deserves to be seen by more people. When I popped it in, I was expecting your bottom grade Lionsgate DV slasher crap, but it surprised the hell out of me. Once you get past the cheesy dubbing they gave it on the R1 disc, it becomes a fun little movie. The last twenty minues or so left me with a raging fanboy smile on my face.
You know it comes with subtitles right? The dubbing was awful and I was literally praying for there to be subtitles.

I just watched this one too and really enjoyed it. It never takes itself too seriously but at the same time it doesn't go too far into the realm of goofiness. Love at the beginning when the mom was asking about the dog.....

[WesReviews]

The best obscure slasher within a slasher? CO-ED FRENZY from BLOW OUT. Man that movie would have ruled.
Let's write it, Rhett. What do you say?

[MrTransistor1]

American Nightmare (1983)

Canadian slasher with Michael Ironside and Alexandra Paul of Baywatch fame.

There was a VHS of this movie put out by Media Home Entertainment in the 1980's.

This movie has a high sleaze factor like Maniac (1980) and The New York Ripper.

Needs a DVD release.

[Reverenddave]

Looks like Cold Prey will finally get a US release. In a recent ad, Anchor Bay has it listed for "early 2009".

[rhett]

I think you're confusing the recent COLD PREY with the classic "It's not human and it's got an axe!" THE PREY. I'd love to see THE PREY finally get released. Didn't Anchor Bay once say they were releasing it, back in the MADMAN days?

[onebyone]

No, Anchor Bay got the rights to Cold Prey (http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_10745.html) aka Fritt Vilt awhile back. I am glad of it, it is a good movie that deserves a bigger audience and hopefully it will hasten the DVD release of part 2 once it hits.

[Hellbilly]

I think you're confusing the recent COLD PREY with the classic "It's not human and it's got an axe!" THE PREY. I'd love to see THE PREY finally get released. Didn't Anchor Bay once say they were releasing it, back in the MADMAN days?
The Prey was supposed to be paired with The Pit but AB dropped their plans because they couldn't track down the unrated print of The Prey? I think that is what I've heard.
I honestly wouldn't mind the R-Rated version of The Prey on DVD though.

[rhett]

The Prey was supposed to be paired with The Pit but AB dropped their plans because they couldn't track down the unrated print of The Prey? I think that is what I've heard.
I honestly wouldn't mind the R-Rated version of The Prey on DVD though.
Yeah, that movie is so bad/awesome I'd take it any way I can get. As long as the Eisensteinian sheriff/vulture/corpse editing montage remains, I'm sold. Oh, and that joke he speaks to that fawn too. :lol:

[Mattapooh]

Man, I LOVED The Prey. Cheesy as hell, so much animal/forest footage spliced in that it looked like a bad nature show from the 70s, a great ending (well, depending on what your opinion of "great" is, but I found it fun), etc.

The oddest thing about that movie from what I can remember is that the kids going into the woods weren't that annoying and they were all actually good-looking people. Those tend to be rare in 80s slashers.

Here's hoping Anchor Bay puts it out, but I'm willing to bet it's Cold Prey that's coming out and The Prey will stay unreleased forever :(

[Anthropophagus]

I recently saw The Cottage and though it's not a standard slasher film I liked it a lot. The slasher scenes reminded me a little of Hatchet, which was great in its own right. The Cottage featured humor that actually worked and some really effective scares.

[Mattapooh]

I recently saw The Cottage and though it's not a standard slasher film I liked it a lot. The slasher scenes reminded me a little of Hatchet, which was great in its own right. The Cottage featured humor that actually worked and some really effective scares.

I'm really gonna have to see if I can go rent this or something.

[Reverenddave]

I think you're confusing the recent COLD PREY with the classic "It's not human and it's got an axe!" THE PREY.

No confusion. I'm looking at the ad right now and it says "...and for early 2009, the film COLD PREY".

[rhett]

No confusion. I'm looking at the ad right now and it says "...and for early 2009, the film COLD PREY".
Sorry, I just assumed that because this was an obscure slashers thread that you'd be referring to the older unreleased title of a similar name. COLD PREY looks cool though, I'll check it out once it hits.

[Anthropophagus]

I'm really gonna have to see if I can go rent this or something.

Just don't expect a standard slasher film, I won't spoil it for you but it was quite unique and thoroughly enjoyable. Quite gory also.
I would consider adding this one to the collection for sure.

[Katatonia]

Fritt Vilt (aka Cold Prey) is quite good, though I honestly wouldn't call it all that original in terms of plot. It's a shame that the filmmakers couldn't have gone a bit further without the Norwegian censors looking over their shoulders.

The R2 Norwegian 2-disc DVD release of the film is quite nice, and I've had it for well over a year now. Easily one of the best blind buys in the past year. It'll be interesting to see what Anchor Bay plans to do with their DVD release next year.

[fattyjoe37]

In the new issue of Horrorhound (the best horror magazine around IMO) they count down the 20 most underrated slashers of the 80s. The list (from best to worst):

The Funhouse
The Prowler
The Burning
My Bloody Valentine
Stagefright
Pieces
Terror Train
Alone in the Dark
Don't Go in the House
April Fool's Day
Madman
Intruder
Slaughter High
Crawlspace
Hell Night
Just Before Dawn
Happy Birthday to Me
The Dorm That Dripped Blood
The Mutilator
Scalps

[rhett]

In the new issue of Horrorhound (the best horror magazine around IMO) they count down the 20 most underrated slashers of the 80s. The list (from best to worst):

The Funhouse
The Prowler
The Burning
My Bloody Valentine
Stagefright
Pieces
Terror Train
Alone in the Dark
Don't Go in the House
April Fool's Day
Madman
Intruder
Slaughter High
Crawlspace
Hell Night
Just Before Dawn
Happy Birthday to Me
The Dorm That Dripped Blood
The Mutilator
Scalps
So basically everything that's not Halloween, Friday the 13th or A Nightmare on Elm Street qualifies as underrated? It's a pretty blaise list if you ask me, totally neglecting the real slashers that time forgot in favor of one you can easily search on Amazon before the article. The Burning underrated? Really? The same goes for My Bloody Valentine, April Fool's Day, The Funhouse and The Prowler.

If I were to amend that list I'd take off the obvious and add on more deserving titles like:

Next of Kin
Nightmare at Shadow Woods
Bloodbeat
Honeymoon Horror
Ghost Dance
The Prey
Night of the Demon