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Danielle Harris to Appear on Web Series with Freddy and Jason

Halloween star Danielle Harris is set to make an appearance on a web show alongside none other than Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees

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REAL-LIFE SLASHERS – Ed Gein

Norman Bates, Leatherface… they’re just characters, iconic villains from popular movies. But their genesis lies in truth

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Behind the Scenes of Halloween II

Rob Zombie has just posted some behind the scenes images from his upcoming Halloween II over at his MySpace page

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Extra Giallo Screening Added to Edinburgh Film Festival

Due to popular demand, the much anticipated screening of Dario Argento’s latest thriller Giallo at the Edinburgh International Film Festival has sold out, forcing the organisers to add an additional date

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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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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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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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