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The Unspoken Rules of Slasher Movies

Season 6 Episode 11

About the Episode

The 1974 movies Black Christmas and Texas Chain Saw Massacre gave rise to what would become one of cinema’s most enduring genres: the slasher film. In this special episode, we’ll talk about the origins, evolution and cultural impact of these gory popcorn films and take a close look at the key tropes—masked killers, final girls, and gore—that continue to make make slashers iconic.

Aired: 10/21/24 | Expires: | Runtime: 32m 44s