Slashers

Slashers are a genre of horror films characterized by a serial killer targeting and stalking victims, often in a brutal and graphic manner. These movies typically feature a protagonist trying to escape the killer, with suspense built around the killer’s identity and the characters' survival. Common elements include chilling chase scenes, inventive weapon use, and a tense, dark atmosphere. The genre gained popularity in the late 1970s and 1980s with films like “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th,” and remains influential, emphasizing suspense, fear, and the human threat of violence.