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Originally Posted by Handyman Joe  Early 80s slashers can be an emotive subject on horror forums - many people are fiercely protective of them, love them even. There is of course no problem with this - 20 years ago I was one of said afficionados. As the years go by though and I become an old fart in my 40s I honestly struggle to defend them on an artistic level - they're formulas plain and simple -. masks/nerds/breasts/kills - As I said in my post my nostalgia and undimmed love of gore effects means I still watch them but as far as quality goes, no siree! |
I am also an old fart in my 40s, and have never been much of a fan of slashers for the sake of them. I agree that they are mostly formulaic and little better than inept. I think
MBV stands head and shoulders above the pack.
I thought the remake was decent enough too. One of the best remakes I've seen.