Author Archives: Ross Horsley

Really Retro Slasher Villains

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Ross Horsley

A knife-wielding cross-dresser… A killer who sports razor claws and a fedora… A sack-headed maniac prowling a deserted tourist spot… The murderous glare of a mysterious eyeball… These vintage villains from the 1920s to the 1950s prove that trends in … Continue reading →

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R2 Slasher Exclusives

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Ross Horsley

America leads the way when it comes to releasing slasher movies on DVD, with lesser-known gems like Sweet Sixteen and Final Exam finding their way onto feature-packed special editions, and companies like Shriek Show, Code Red and Blue Underground bringing … Continue reading →

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Great Slasher Mysteries Vol. 2

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Ross Horsley

Time for us to delve deeper into the mysterious world of mysterious slasher mysteries, with two classic cases from the Vaults of the Unknown. Last time, readers were kind enough to share their opinions and extra information concerning the conundrums … Continue reading →

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Great Slasher Mysteries Vol. 1

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Ross Horsley

Life is full of tantalizing mysteries… How did they build the Pyramids? What are UFOs? Is there an afterlife? And how did Lipstick Jungle get a second season? Okay, some of those are perhaps not quite so tantalizing, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Deadly Detention

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Ross Horsley

A notch above most Young Adult thrillers thanks to its author’s dryly humorous tone, Deadly Detention is a playful riff on school-set slasher movies that whistles along swiftly and keeps up the suspense to the end. Think back to the … Continue reading →

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A ‘Friday the 13th’ Alphabet

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Ross Horsley

A is for AGAIN? Platinum Dunes’ remake of Friday the 13th opens worldwide this week, and producer Brad Fuller is already hoping there’ll be a sequel, according to ShockTillYouDrop.com. B is for BLOGS. Stay up-to-date with the latest F13th news … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre F13th UK Reissues

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Ross Horsley

Friday the 13th Parts 2-8 get DVD re-releases in the UK on Monday 9 February with cover art apparently inspired by The Texas Chainsaw 2: The Gruesome Edition and various Saw movies before it. Parts 2 and 3 (which are also released … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Literary Six

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Ross Horsley

There comes a point in every slasher fan’s life when they arrive at the horrible realisation that they’ve seen every decent slasher movie from the genre’s eighties heyday. Sure, newer slashers may promise a retro style but they, like Hatchet … Continue reading →

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Babysitter Wanted Hits DVD

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Ross Horsley

The retro-look slasher Babysitter Wanted gets a limited theatrical release in the US this Friday but, meanwhile, sneaks out on DVD in the UK on the 23rd of February. The Lionsgate release offers a making-of featurette and the following cover … Continue reading →

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The 10 Best Slasher Movie In-jokes

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Ross Horsley

It’s not funny if you have to explain it, says conventional wisdom. But the truth is: sometimes you need a little background information to fully appreciate the joke. Here are ten sly slasher movie moments that prove the genre’s just … Continue reading →

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