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The (Classic) Slasher: Why Slashers Work & Which Ones Work Best
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The (Classic) Slasher: Why Slashers Work & Which Ones Work Best

In popular culture, few films have as much sway as the classic slashers from the 70s through the 90s. I'd never seen any of them. Do they hold up?

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Oct 20, 2021
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