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Revenge Of The Slashers: Sweeney Todd

“A proper artist with a razor.” Arguably the oldest slasher on this list, Sweeney Todd may not immediately come to mind when talking about slashers and slasher films, but he definitely fits the bill. The character originated in 1846 in a printed serial, also known as penny dreadfuls, titled The String Of Pearls. From thereContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Sweeney Todd”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Leatherface

*Chainsaw Noises* Before Jason, Michael Myers, Freddy, and pretty much every other major slasher in the horror film genre, there was Leatherface. The hulking cannibal first roared into theaters in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre in 1974 and has remained a mainstay in pop culture ever since. He is considered to be one of theContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Leatherface”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Paul Andrews

Beautiful Forever While most folks know the late Bill Paxton for his work in hit films like Twister (1996), Tombstone (1993), and Aliens (1986), not many remember him as Paul Andrews in 1983’s Mortuary. It was one of his earliest film roles and it’s pretty twisted! Paul is the shy and somewhat innocent son ofContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Paul Andrews”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Frank Zito

“You want to look pretty, don’t you?” Although panned by critics and released in varied censored versions, 1980’s Maniac still managed to develop quite a cult following and even spawned a 2012 remake starring Elijah Wood. The film focuses on the internal conflicts of Frank Zito, a man with a severe psychological disorder thanks toContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Frank Zito”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Franz

“They were just dolls!” 1973’s Torso introduces the world to the psychosexual misogynist so violent that he only goes by one name: Franz. An art history professor in Italy, Franz decides to go on a killing spree after he is blackmailed by two women that pulled him into a threesome. He really, really dislikes ladiesContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Franz”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Mother (Norman Bates)

“A boy’s best friend is his mother.” Although his kill count is well below that of many of the other villains on this list, Norman Bates (as Mother) is arguably one of the most famous slashers of all time. Between the masterful direction of Alfred Hitchcock in the original Psycho (1960) and the amazing performanceContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Mother (Norman Bates)”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Art The Clown

“He thinks what he is doing is funny….” Despite a fairly brief career that covers three feature films and two short films, Art the Clown has quickly risen to the top of the slasher heap in the last decade. The sadistic clown debuted in the 2009 short The 9th Circle, written, directed, and produced byContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Art The Clown”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Lillian Nebb

Computers And Axes….A Love Story When computer nerd Gerald Martin encounters the lovely Lillian Nebb in her father’s Paddock County bar, their shared love for technology makes them fast friends…and lovers in 1988’s Edge Of The Axe. Oh, and there’s a psychotic killer on the loose as well. That killer is an axe-wielding masked maniacContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Lillian Nebb”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Esther/Leena

“I’ll Shoot Mommy If You Tell.” One of the most unique slashers that will be on this year’s Thirty-One Days O’Horror list is sweet little Esther. If you’ve seen either of the films that feature her, Orphan (2009) or its prequel, Orphan: First Kill (2022), you know just how deadly….and demented….Esther is. She’s quite possiblyContinue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Esther/Leena”

Revenge Of The Slashers: Candyman

“Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candy……” Say his name five times while looking in a mirror and you just might end up on the business end of a hook! Today’s post looks at one of the final 1990s slashers to arrive on the scene prior to the rise of the Scream franchise that changed slashers forever.Continue reading “Revenge Of The Slashers: Candyman”