Tag Archives: Slasher
He Has Hair and He’s Brilliant
The Burning Video Review
Roger is back and he’s talking about another slasher! That’s right, folks. It’s Wednesday and Rottin’ Roger has some stuff to tell you about Tony Maylam’s The Burning.
Released in 1981, just when the slasher sub-genre was really taking off, The Burning is similar in plot to most — a group of campers are being stalked by a disfigured murderer who kills them off, one by one. Doesn’t sound too interesting, right? WRONG! Listen to Roger, as he tells [...]
His Dad’s a F*ckin Idiot
The Mutilator Video Review
Guys, it’s Wednesday… It’s freakin’ Wednesday! That can only mean one thing — Rottin’ Roger is back with another one of his infamous video reviews! This time around, Rog tackles the 1984 slasher flick, The Mutilator, written and directed by Buddy Cooper.
Also known as Fall Break, this slasher includes all of the tropes of the era and of course, Roger breaks everything down for you with his Splatter Facts. How does The Mutilator stack up against the [...]
There’s a Dance Montage…
Slaughterhouse Video Review
Another week has gone by, so of course, that means Rottin’ Roger is back with another one of his gore-tastic video reviews! What is it this week, you ask? Well, Roger has another slasher on the chopping block, this time around, with Rick Roessler’s Slaughterhouse.
This 1987 slasher flick contains many, if not all, of the tropes we’ve grown to love from our favorite sub-genre — a pretty high body-count, some gnarly kills, and a menacing antagonist, Buddy Bacon… [...]
The Godfather This Ain’t
Evil Laugh Video Review
Just like every Wednesday, Rottin’ Roger DeMarco is back with another one of his video reviews! This time around, he takes a look at the 1986 slasher flick, Evil Laugh.
Directed by Dominick Brascia (Joey from Friday the 13th: A New Beginning), Evil Laugh blended horror and self-aware comedic elements, 20 years before films like Scream mastered the art.
Roger has tons of insight and behind-the-scenes tidbits about this film that you’re going to want to hear. He [...]
Hello Dirtballs
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 Review
Ah, to be the new kid in school, as if that wasn’t a nightmare already. Today I review part two of my favorite series of horror, A Nightmare on Elm Street. I chose part two to start because, well, it widely goes overlooked.
I am the biggest fan of the first, four, five, and six are a different beast, and seven is an island all its own. I use to own the original three on a VHS tape and [...]
Nobody Said No
Jason Takes Manhattan Video Review
Tune in as Rottin’ Roger shares his thoughts on Rob Hedden’s 1989 installment into the cult classic Friday the 13th franchise, Jason Takes Manhattan. How does Friday the 13th Part VIII measure up to the rest of the famous slasher series? Click play and find out! Also be sure to visit the channel here, give the review a thumbs up, and hit that subscribe button!
Roadkill All Over Texas
Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III Video Review
This week, Rottin’ Roger DeMarco shares his review of the third film in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III. Is Jeff Burr’s 1990 slasher sequel as exciting and memorable as the first two cult classics?
Watch Roger’s video and find out! Visit the official YouTube channel by clicking here and don’t forget to give a thumbs up and to hit that subscribe button.
Enjoy, folks!
I am Your Apocalypse
The Orphan Killer Review
It’s no secret that the slasher sub-genre is my favorite of all when it comes to horror cinema. When done correctly, these films can be both shocking and entertaining. These days, however, it is rare to watch a slasher film that isn’t merely an attempt of reproducing the 80’s golden era with the term ‘throwback’ in mind. Luckily for us diehard fans, there are still a few filmmakers out there who produce some real quality slasher material. One of those [...]