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Slasher Horror movies

A killer picks off victims one by one, driven by stalking, hiding, close-range danger, and survival tension.

Thanksgiving

1. Thanksgiving

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
6.2
20231h 46min

Overview

After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan.

Themes

Trust in authority, Surveillance and exposure, Disguise and deception, Revenge-driven violence, Holiday consumerism, Mob psychology

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The Conference

2. The Conference

Horror Comedy Slasher Horror Dark Comedy
5.7
20231h 41min

Overview

A ragtag group of public sector employees battle not only their own discord but also a bloodthirsty killer during a seemingly innocuous retreat.

Themes

Trust and betrayal dynamics, Corruption under duress, Corporate greed vs public good, Public sector stress, Team-building under threat, Revenge within professional spaces

Available on

Netflix
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Totally Killer

3. Totally Killer

Horror Comedy Science Fiction Slasher Horror Parody
6.5
20231h 44min

Overview

When the infamous "Sweet Sixteen Killer" returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Mother daughter dynamic, Meta storytelling, Forged note deception, Timeline alteration

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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The Blackening

4. The Blackening

Horror Comedy Slasher Horror Satire
6.0
20231h 37min

Overview

Seven black friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.

Themes

Racial performance under pressure, Group dynamics under threat, Isolation and survival ethics, Revenge as social critique, Parody of cultural stereotypes, Identity policing and backlash

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Scream VI

5. Scream VI

Horror Crime Thriller Slasher Horror Serial Killer Crime
6.4
20232h 3min

Overview

Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.

Themes

Identity deception, Revenge within family, Online smear campaigns, Public perception stigma, Survival under scrutiny, Media spectacle of violence

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Halloween Ends

6. Halloween Ends

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror Cover-Up Thriller
5.0
20221h 51min

Overview

Four years after the events of Halloween in 2018, Laurie has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.

Themes

"movie: halloween ends. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: mask, Sadism, Radio station, Mask, Sadism, Radio station full keywords list: mask, Sadism, Radio station, Psychopath, Homicide, Insanity, Trauma, Halloween, Forbidden love, Babysitter, Illinois, Bullying, Sequel, Halloween party, Rampage, Serial killer, Slasher, Accidental death, Multiple stabbings, Motorcycle, Stabbing, Sewer, Evil, Death of son, Reboot, Homeless man, Mentor protégé relationship, Autumn, Halloween costume, Grieving father, Memoir, Murder spree, Human monster, Death of a child, Doomed romance, Sadistic killer, Grandmother granddaughter relationship, Masked killer, Junkyard, Holiday horror. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of trauma and the struggle for personal redemption in the face of overwhelming evil. it delves into how past actions can haunt individuals and communities, Ultimately questioning the possibility of liberation from fear and rage."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Terrifier 2

7. Terrifier 2

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror
6.0
20222h 18min

Overview

A year after the Miles County massacre, Art the Clown is resurrected by a sinister entity. Art returns home, where he must hunt down and destroy teenage Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan on Halloween. As the body count rises, the siblings fight to stay alive while uncovering the true nature of Art's evil intent.

Themes

Halloween setting violence, Immortality as threat, Siblings under threat, Gore as spectacle, Resilience under pressure, Crowd fear dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Apple TV
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Scream

8. Scream

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
6.3
20221h 54min

Overview

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Family legacy, Media sensationalism, Youth culture pressures, Fandom manipulation, Copycat violence

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Apple TV
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Halloween Kills

9. Halloween Kills

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror Survival Thriller
5.5
20211h 45min

Overview

Michael manages to free himself from Laurie Strode's trap to resume his ritual bloodbath. As she fights for her life from injuries from their last encounter, she inspires her daughter Karen, her granddaughter Allyson, and all of Haddonfield to rise up against the unstoppable monster.

Themes

"movie: halloween kills. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: halloween, Sequel, Murder, Halloween, Sequel, Murder full keywords list: halloween, Sequel, Murder, Vigilante, Serial killer, Hospital, Slasher, Murderer, Killer, House fire, Crime spree, Vigilantism, Escaped killer, Murder spree, Vigilante justice, Sadistic killer, Holiday horror, Gay character. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of violence and trauma, Illustrating how the past continues to haunt the present. it raises questions about the consequences of vengeance and the struggle to confront one's fears in the face of an unstoppable evil."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Fear Street: 1978

10. Fear Street: 1978

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
6.7
20211h 51min

Overview

In 1978, two rival groups at Camp Nightwing must band together to solve a terrifying mystery when horrors from their towns' history come alive.

Themes

Intergenerational curse, Collective trauma, Camp rivalries, Sibling loyalty, Witchcraft belief, Past violence resurfaces

Available on

Netflix
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