Monthly Archives: April 2011

Killing Joke: Pranks in Slasher Movies

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Christian Sellers

As Scream‘s token nerd Randy revealed, there are rules to surviving a horror movie. Although he would cover sex and drugs, there is another important point that he would neglect to mention… never, ever play a practical joke! With very … Continue reading →

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When Push Comes to Shove: Slaughter High & Bullying

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Amanda By Night

For anyone who has ever been pushed around (and haven’t we all at one point), Slaughter High is a revenge seeker’s wet dream. Marty (Simon Scuddamore) is probably the nerdiest nerd this side of Kenny Hampson (Terror Train). But he’s … Continue reading →

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A Fool’s Guide to April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Ross Horsley

Exactly twenty-five April 1sts have passed since the release of Fred Walton’s classic “fun” slasher, April Fool’s Day, and the chances of a 25th Anniversary Special Edition DVD are looking increasingly slim. In lieu of a commentary track, then, here’s … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Week

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Dusk

Holy guacamoley, we really outdid ourselves this year with the April fool’s day prank, which consisted of two co-ordinated efforts for a winning result. Our complete and total rule is best exemplified in the comments on Blood Test, where longtime … Continue reading →

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“Best Slasher Flick of All Time” Finally Released (APRIL FOOL’S)

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Dave Stewart

Slasher fanatics everywhere, rejoice – new boutique DVD company Hoa-X is releasing Deacon Natterling’s unseen 1980 Canadian slasher Blood Test on April 1. It’s final exam time at Hillcrest College, and someone is killing the students one-by-one using the most … Continue reading →

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Interview: Bill Kinison Discusses The Honeymoon Killer (APRIL FOOL’S)

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Thomas Ellison

Charlie Sheen, Alison (Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie) Arngrim, and radio personality Rush Limbaugh star in Sam Kinison’s The Honeymoon Killer now in post-production. The late Sam Kinison’s take on the slasher genre, which was previously covered here, deals … Continue reading →

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