Okay horror fans, let's get this clear, we are not on Jason and Michael levels here, think more Agatha Christie meets teen drama, having a little fun playing with the slasher genre.
If you're expecting gore and chase scenes, switch off now and go stream something more, "summer camp". If you like your horror at all levels, even at the very mild end, carry on.
There is something about this film, that has me back for a rewatch every couple of years or so and aside from the nostalgia it brings, I still find its a nice little enjoyable watch each time.
The cast are clearly having a lot of fun and theres obviously a lot of friendly chemistry going on with the group, which I think is one of the key things that holds this film together, I don't doubt that these people would hang out on a weekend together.
Aside from the title aiding it to pop up on horror seasonal "to watch" lists, the plot is still original and well thought out enough to have an audience decades later.
The whodunnit, disappearing one by one, with little PG 13 slasher nods to keep it competitive in the 80's teen market, works like a charm. Just don't overthink things or a few well timed coincidences and little plot holes is going to spoil your fun. (Also let's try and ignore the fact, that some of the more personal tricks are kinda to nasty for someone to then go on and help M/Buffy pull this off)
The final act still has your twist ending, (12 year old me didn't figure out so I'm glad I got the "ohhh" moment), you even have your final jump scare, "killers back" at the end, but for a slasher with a body count of 0 and ends, rather than starts, with everyone partying in the cabin, getting drunk and having a good time, its a cute little ride.
On a side note as there are no boobs or nudity it's okay to say we have an attractive cast here right? Horror has a massive gay audience, pretty boys always helps!
If you're expecting gore and chase scenes, switch off now and go stream something more, "summer camp". If you like your horror at all levels, even at the very mild end, carry on.
There is something about this film, that has me back for a rewatch every couple of years or so and aside from the nostalgia it brings, I still find its a nice little enjoyable watch each time.
The cast are clearly having a lot of fun and theres obviously a lot of friendly chemistry going on with the group, which I think is one of the key things that holds this film together, I don't doubt that these people would hang out on a weekend together.
Aside from the title aiding it to pop up on horror seasonal "to watch" lists, the plot is still original and well thought out enough to have an audience decades later.
The whodunnit, disappearing one by one, with little PG 13 slasher nods to keep it competitive in the 80's teen market, works like a charm. Just don't overthink things or a few well timed coincidences and little plot holes is going to spoil your fun. (Also let's try and ignore the fact, that some of the more personal tricks are kinda to nasty for someone to then go on and help M/Buffy pull this off)
The final act still has your twist ending, (12 year old me didn't figure out so I'm glad I got the "ohhh" moment), you even have your final jump scare, "killers back" at the end, but for a slasher with a body count of 0 and ends, rather than starts, with everyone partying in the cabin, getting drunk and having a good time, its a cute little ride.
On a side note as there are no boobs or nudity it's okay to say we have an attractive cast here right? Horror has a massive gay audience, pretty boys always helps!