Author Archives: Ross Horsley

Slasher Genre Aftershocks

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Ross Horsley

Thanks to a fine series of articles right here on Retro Slashers, the notion of “proto-slashers” – the films that paved the way for the slasher movie boom – has become a familiar one. And, thanks to Dave Stewart’s reviews, … 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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My Bloody Valentine: A Mine of Information

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Ross Horsley

Get your geek on with the aid of Retro Slashers’ time-coded trivia track – the perfect accompaniment to your next viewing of the original My Bloody Valentine. Spoilers ahead, obviously, and please make sure you’re watching the extended cut or … Continue reading →

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Slasher Movie Assholes… and More!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Ross Horsley

Everyone loves a good slasher retrospective. That’s why we have a whole category of articles devoted to ’em here at Retro Slashers. Therefore, I feel it’s my duty to direct you to the blog Vegan Voorhees by Chrys Hudson Lee … Continue reading →

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Cut to the Chase! The Demon

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Ross Horsley

This first article in a new series focusing on great slasher-movie chase scenes looks at 1979’s The Demon, a not-so-hot horror flick with a hotter-than-hot climax. Prepare for disappearing dressing gowns, gratuitous nudity, and the most ingenious use of a … Continue reading →

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Terror Stalks the Class Reunion (1992) Review

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Ross Horsley

Get a load of that title… Did you ever hear anything that sounded more like a slasher movie? Unfortunately, Terror Stalks the Class Reunion isn’t a lost slasher – for a start, there’s no slashing – but, while part of … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th Part III on UK TV – in 3D!

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Ross Horsley

Slasher fans in the UK are in for a rare treat next week when Channel 4 screens Friday the 13th Part III in 3D as part of its seven-day 3D season. Special specs in an unusual blue-and-orange colour combo are … Continue reading →

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Amsterdamned (1988) Review

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Ross Horsley

You have to hand it to Amsterdamned – it’s got one hell of a gimmick. By 1988, the slasher genre had given us killers who hid their faces behind hockey masks, gasmasks, clown masks, William Shatner masks, owl masks, pillow … Continue reading →

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Slashertherapy!

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Ross Horsley

Feeling blue? Seeing red? Hate colour metaphors? Don’t despair… slasher movies can help! Psychologists have long recognized the healing power of feel-good movies in treating all kinds of mental woes, from bouts of minor depression to fits of cheerleader-murdering rage, … Continue reading →

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Red Mist (2008) Review

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Ross Horsley

  I never thought I’d live long enough to see a remake of Aenigma – Lucio Fulci’s blending of Carrie and Patrick, which featured killer snails and death by Tom Cruise poster. But that’s essentially what the recent British horror … Continue reading →

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