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Tag: slasher

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The Terminator Is a Subtly Subversive Slasher

The Terminator is often discussed in terms of its contributions to specifically science fiction cinema. Prolific science fiction author Harlan Ellison earned an ...
By Darren MooneyAugust 1, 2020
Guy Cry Cinema

5 Slasher Franchise Movies Worth Watching

DISCLAIMER: This is not a series dedicated to proving men shouldn’t cry, or to suggest ONLY women cry and are therefore inferior. The ...
By Daniel EpsteinOctober 22, 2015
MovieBob - Intermission

Cutting Room

Scream 4 makes a half-hearted attempt at revitalizing the largely moribund slasher genre this weekend. You can see my full review on this ...
By Bob ChipmanApril 15, 2011
Reviews

Review: Splatterhouse

In 1988, horror movie franchises like Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street were in their heyday. It only made sense for ...
By Greg Tito Legacy AuthorDecember 8, 2010
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