The Slayer (1982)

[dtc]

This is a damn nice little gem, hard to find.....I located it as a "double feature" on the same tape as some movie called "Scalps" which I haven't watching.

Two couples go on a "vacation" to a beach area that looks abandoned and that's one of the strengths of this low-budget, grainy film...awesome atmosphere though there's a good deal of it at night inside the house they are staying at. Good slasher, the killer is disappointing and there are some slow moments in the middle.

Thought you guys would like to know about this one.....it definately has elements of NOES and came out before. I'm wondering if Craven was inspired by this movie at all.

I recommend this to any fan of low budget, "vault horror movies"....not great, but good enough to enjoy once.

[Xч]

The Slayer never saw a decent dvd release (Unless i missed it somewhere).I liked it,definitely worth at least one viewing.

I loved Scalps too..i have that one on dvd.
Most people wouldn't like that one,but i really liked the score.

[dtc]

XN I watched Scalps last night and loved it. Some great dialogue esp. in the store and in the college between the teacher and secretary.

And you are right about the score- the definately went with the Halloween style by playing it through most of the film. Excellent gore and deaths considering the razor-thin budget. Nice little cast, too.

[Xч]

Glad you enjoyed Scalps man.
I really Enjoyed it.

[Chainsaw]

Like Slayer but havent seen it in years, have it on DVD but havent watched it yet.
Wasn't really into Scalps but it's been years also, don't think I remember anything about the score though.

[fridayfan1979]

You should give it another try Dave, Scalps is a pretty cool film. I know I've talked with Armin about it before, we thought we were the only two people in the world that had actually seen it. ;D Good to see there are some more fans out there. I still need to see The Slayer.

[Xч]

Agreed.
Its cool to see other folks enjoying these movies.