I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the twentieth night, I am posting the 1982 supernatural horror movie The Slayer.
The Slayer (1982)
We all dream when we sleep, and sometimes, we have nightmares that terrify us and make us afraid until we wake and see that all is well. In the 1982 supernatural horror movie The Slayer, one woman's dreams are prophetic visions that she fears may come to pass. Two married couples take a trip to a remote island for a much-needed vacation. Yet one of the women has been having terrible dreams, and as storms rage on the island, leaving them stranded and without help, something begins to target them, as seen in her nightmares. The Slayer was directed by JS Cardone and stars Sarah Kendall, Sandy Simpson, and Alan McRae. The Slayer is quite a unique thriller as it involves dreams and the fears of what they bring forth. The cast of unknown actors perform their roles well, especially Ms Kendall, who portrays the troubled artist Kay with bad dreams. The Slayer is not well known among horror fans, yet it was one of many movies targeted by the UK censors who placed it on the video nasty list, banning its distribution in British video stores. The film itself isn't too gory, but there are a few scenes that indeed alarmed the critics but are mild compared to today's much more graphic and violent horror films. While the movie may not be as well known as many other slashers, The Slayer is undoubtedly worth seeking out for its unique supernatural storyline and the great ending.
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