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Dana, daughter of the only survivor of a bloody massacre in 1993, is going on a weekend trip with her friends. After their car breaks down in the very same town where her mother once fought the Driller Killer, Dana and her friends must come face-to-face with the psychotic serial killer who has haunted her mother’s life for the past 30 years.
Starring: Hannah Gonera, Frances Sholto-Douglas, Mila Rayne, Alex McGregor, Reze-Tiana WesselsHorror | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
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Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
1982’s “The Slumber Party Massacre” has a cult following, but it’s never been celebrated as a shining example of the slasher subgenre. It enjoyed popularity on home video (can’t beat that title) and spawned a few sequels, but it failed to become an iconic offering of horror, mostly due to the limited artistic reach of the original movie. And now there’s a remake, or a reimagining, with writer Suzanne Keilly (“Leprechaun Returns”) working to bring fresh perspective to an old premise, turning the tables on the male gaze with “Slumber Party Massacre,” which tries to provide a more female- centric take on the first film, which was already celebrated for delivering a smattering of feminist ideas. Unfortunately, the SyFy Original do-over is also decidedly comedic, with director Danishka Esterhazy (“The Banana Splits Movie”) turning a horror concept into high camp, playing most of the picture as silliness, which instantly eliminates any potential fear factor.
The AVC encoded image (1.78:1 aspect ratio) presentation handles the moody cinematography of "The Slumber Party Massacre" satisfactorily, though artifacting is present at times. Detail is acceptable, offering textured looks at cabin exteriors and interiors, and skin specifics are defined, joined by occasional gore zone visits. Exteriors retain depth. Colors are compelling, boosted by primaries on costuming and greenery. Cooler tones are found during overnight chases and exploration. Skintones are natural. Delineation is adequate.
The 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix delivers a forceful listening experience, with sharp dialogue exchanges throughout. Emotional activity is comfortably balanced, and panic never slips into distortion. Scoring cues are clear, including crisp, deep electropop cuts. Atmospherics are appreciable, and occasional panning effects liven up the listening event.
"Slumber Party Massacre" isn't exactly ambitious, doing what many other self-referential horror movies have done. It points out sexist formula and tries to rework it for a Gen Z audience. There's enormous potential in such critical thinking when it comes to genre evolution, but to play it all as one big joke feels like the wrong choice, weakening the impact of the gender inequity it wants viewers to reconsider.
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