Monthly Archives: June 2009

Shot on Video Month becomes Shot on Video Summer!

Thanks to a mini-computer breakdown, I wasn’t able to continue as I would have liked with my SOV Month. So, because I think it’s just that important, I’m extending SOV Month through the simmering summer! YAY! I have a couple … Continue reading

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SMALL SCREEN SLASHERS – Freddy’s Nightmares (1988-1990)

The A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises had always been in competition, so it came as no surprise that when the latter created its own TV spin-off that the other would soon follow

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Michael Myers Close Up

For those that just can’t get enough of Rob Zombie’s teaser images for his upcoming sequel Halloween II, here’s a close up of Tyler Mane as franchise antagonist Michael Myers

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Killing is Genetic? Dexter Season 4 Teaser Poster

Aw, ain’t the little one cute? If you haven’t ever watched the TV Series DEXTER, you’re missing one helluva ride. It’s sardonic serial killer slayings are of prime interest if you enjoyed say, AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000). Season 4 is on … Continue reading

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To All A Good Krug: The David Hess Interview (2004)

Few outside the slasher fanbase remember 1980’s To All A Goodnight. Even those inside will cite a hamhanded plot, slackjaw-inducing character actions, and an unconvincing yet excitable spray of oatmeal gore from an airplane propellor – but like many slashers … Continue reading

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Jessica Moore Returns to Supernatural

Whilst it flirts with so many horror subgenres it can hardly be classed as a straight slasher, hit show Supernatural has enough ties to the likes of Friday the 13th and My Bloody Valentine that it seems to cater to … Continue reading

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Trailer for Arrow’s Masters of Giallo Series

As John reported a few weeks back, Arrow are set to release their Masters of Giallo series on DVD with stylish retro artwork. Loaded with special features, the films include Lamberto Bava’s Macabre, Lucio Fulci’s The House by the Cemetery … Continue reading

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Follow Retro Slashers on Twitter

For those of you already on Twitter, you can now keep up with all the gruesome news with Retro Slashers by clicking the image below…

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Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) Review

After the disappointing box office returns of Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, in which Paramount had attempted to resurrect a franchise which they had so spectacularly laid to rest the previous year, producers were desperate to return … Continue reading

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New H2 (Halloween II) Trailer

Rob Zombie’s promotion campaign for H2 (now re-titled Halloween II) continues with a brand new  trailer which hit YouTube earlier today

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