The Slayer (1982)Siblings, Eric & his surreal artist sister Kay, her doctor husband David, her sister-in-law Brooke along with pilot Marsh become stranded on a rugged isle face off against a supernatural beast drawn to Kay who dreams of its killings. Director:J.S. Cardone |
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This is one of those odd little films which isn't particularly good but does stay in the mind long afterwards.
I originally saw it in the 80's and its core idea of fate and misaligned time really appealed to me. And the pitchfork murder was highly effective, although the 'hook' killing didn't quite come off. Also the entire ending was quite effective in 'looping' the movie.
Watching with an older eye the idea strikes one that the killings could actually be the lead character herself, her inherent psychosis triggered by the trip (she certainly is portrayed as 'strange' throughout) and the 'Slayer' simply a manifestation of that madness.
But thats if you want to analyse it, otherwise enjoy it as a straightforward Friday night horror romp.
And don't go exploring noises in the cellar after ;-)