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Buddy Cooper (writer)
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January 1985 (USA)
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Their horrifying vacation was no day at the beach! more
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A teenager who accidentally committed matricide finds himself being hunted together with his girlfriend and mates by his now crazed father. full summary | add synopsis
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MattFini's Halloween Top 10 Lists: Overlooked Slashers
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The essence of an 80's slasher film
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Matt Mitler | ... | Ed Jr. | |
| Ruth Martinez | ... | Pam | |
| Bill Hitchcock | ... | Ralph | |
| Connie Rogers | ... | Sue | |
| Frances Raines | ... | Linda | |
| Morey Lampley | ... | Mike | |
| Jack Chatham | ... | Jack Sr. | |
| Ben Moore | ... | Cop | |
| Trace Cooper | ... | Younger Ed Jr. | |
| Pamela Weddle Cooper | ... | Mother | |
| Jimmy Guthrie | ... | Bartender | |
| George Sutton | ... | Gentleman At Bar | |
| Steve Davis | ... | Student In Bar | |
| Tom Outlaw | ... | Student In Bar | |
| Pat Jordon | ... | Student In Bar |
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Fall Break
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The movie's original title was "Fall Break", but it was changed to "The Mutilator" for its video release for marketing reasons.
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I like this film, and am not afraid to admit it. In fact, it ranks among my favorite slasher flicks of the 80's. Note, I didn't say the BEST of the 80's-I said one of my favorites.
In my mind, this film captures perfectly the essence of an 80's slasher film! Violent, over the top gore, cheesy dialog and acting, and an ominous setting all make this film stand as a model for a decent slasher flick.
In an unique plot, a young boy accidentally shoots and kills his mother on his father's birthday. The father never forgives his young son, and years later, he sends him a letter telling his son that he needs to go to their beach house to close it down. The son decides this would be a good getaway for him, his girlfriend, and two other couples. Unbeknowst to them, the father is waiting at the beach house with an array of garden and fishing instruments ready for use on the teens.
To get the full effect of this film, you HAVE to see the unrated version. This is crucial, as the rated R version cuts out much of the gore and the lighting is terrible. To say this is a gory movie is the understatement of the year. The unrated version holds nothing back, and this film contains one of the most disturbing deaths (the fishhook!!) in slasher flick history. I also like the dark, foreboding mood of the flick. The deserted beach fronts makes for a spooky, tense setting.
This film is often criticized for the acting and cheesiness of the dialog; in my opinion, those things come with the genre. Overall, I would recommend this flick to any horror fan, particularly younger ones who have been turned on to the genre by recent flicks such as "Hostel" and "Wolf Creek." You will see where many of the current slasher flicks got their roots. My bold rating 9 out of 10.