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[Video] ‘The Ultimate 80s Slasher Tribute’ Highlights the 30 Best
“Between 1980 and 1989, the horror genre gave us well over 200 slasher flicks.”
According to J.A. Kerswell’s must-read Slasher Movie Book, the “golden age” of the slasher film was between 1978 and 1984; the sub-genre was kicked off by Halloween and perhaps hit its peak with A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Of course, examining that six-year span would be merely scratching the surface of the sub-genre’s history. The ’80s were dominated by slasher flicks, as countless filmmakers attempted to cash in on the success of low budget indies like Friday the 13th.
Some were awesome. Many others were just plain terrible.
What are the best slashers that came out of the ’80s? Jesse Gumbarge of Jarvis City just put together his personal Top 30 list, and he also edited the picks into a 40-minute video that serves as, in his words, The Ultimate ’80s Slasher Tribute. The video features choice clips from each of the 30 films, and it’s a fun watch if you’ve got the time.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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