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The Slumber Party Massacre

"You know the drill."

1982-09-10 Horror 1hr 17m

Trish invites her high school basketball teammates over for a night they'll never forget -- or survive -- when an unexpected guest crashes the party: an escaped psychopath with a portable power drill.

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Storyline

Trish invites her high school basketball teammates over for a night they'll never forget -- or survive -- when an unexpected guest crashes the party: an escaped psychopath with a portable power drill.

  • Released
    1982-09-10
  • Revenue
    $3,600,000
  • Budget
    $220,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 17m
  • Genre
    Horror, Comedy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    5.6
  • Production
    Santa Fe Productions

Crew

Amy Holden Jones
Director
Rita Mae Brown
Writer
Amy Holden Jones
Producer
Keywords:
slumber party sleepover cannabis murder neighbor serial killer slasher drill woman director murder spree

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Cast

Michelle Michaels

Michelle Michaels
Trish
Robin Stille

Robin Stille
Valerie
Michael Villella

Michael Villella
Russ Thorn
Debra De Liso

Debra De Liso
Kim
Andree Honore

Andree Honore
Jackie
Gina Smika Hunter

Gina Smika Hunter
Diane
Jennifer Meyers

Jennifer Meyers
Courtney
Joseph Alan Johnson

Joseph Alan Johnson
Neil
David Millbern

David Millbern
Jeff
Jim Boyce

Jim Boyce
John Minor
Pamela Roylance

Pamela Roylance
Coach Jana
Brinke Stevens

Brinke Stevens
Linda
Rigg Kennedy

Rigg Kennedy
David Contant
Jean Vargas

Jean Vargas
Telephone Repairwoman
Anna Patton

Anna Patton
Mrs. Devereaux
Howard Purgason

Howard Purgason
Mr. Devereaux
Pamela Canzano

Pamela Canzano
Carpenter
Aaron Lipstadt

Aaron Lipstadt
Pizza Boy
Francis Menendez

Francis Menendez
Paper Boy
Amy Aquino

Amy Aquino
Pam (uncredited)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for The Slumber Party Massacre
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A Review by Wuchak 5

Written by Wuchak on 2018-08-13

Routine early 80’s slasher in the Los Angeles burbs The original script was written as a parody, but that was changed when production beg... read more

Routine early 80’s slasher in the Los Angeles burbs The original script was written as a parody, but that was changed when production began and it was shot as a serious slasher. Perhaps this explains why I busted out laughing on at least four occasions. The amusing pizza-eating scene and the refrigerator sequence are good examples. Despite this, “The Slumber Party Massacre” (1981) IS a serious slasher flick featuring the ‘driller killer’ and it’s pretty well-done. The problem is, there’s an unimaginative bluntness to the proceedings and the final act isn’t all that compelling (I found my mind wandering a couple of times). The female cast is decent, but not quite as good as in the Friday the 13th movies. Diane (Gina Smika Hunter, aka Gina Mari) is arguably the best, followed by the black chick. The movie is short & sweet at 77 minutes and was shot entirely in Los Angeles with the neighborhood sequences filmed in Venice. GRADE: C

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A Review by GenerationofSwine 10

Written by GenerationofSwine on 2023-01-14

Which one was this? I can't really remember. I do, however, know it was the movie where they hire a lot of women and require them all to tak... read more

Which one was this? I can't really remember. I do, however, know it was the movie where they hire a lot of women and require them all to take their clothes off. The difference is, this one was written by a feminist for reasons probably only she can explain. I recall a shower scene in there somewhere. And then I remember the women running around screaming in undies that are really only worn in the bedroom. Was there a plot? Not really, it was just an excuse for nudity and undies. But, you already knew all of that when you sat down to watch this. Because, honestly in film making, they aren't really trying to pass it off as anything other than an excuse to film young naked breasts and you don't really get anything but that. So, why are you reading this? You know exactly what this movie is about. You knew that before you even clicked on this review. But, at least the review is as honest as the movie. If you are expecting more than that, there is something seriously wrong with you.

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A Review by JPV852 6

Written by JPV852 on 2024-07-01

Nothing real stand out about another slasher born out of the success of Halloween (and Friday the 13th, which was made for the same reason),... read more

Nothing real stand out about another slasher born out of the success of Halloween (and Friday the 13th, which was made for the same reason), but still watchable enough. **2.75/5**

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A Review by griggs79 5

Written by griggs79 on 2024-10-15

The Slumber Party Massacre is the feminist slasher that laid the groundwork for everything Scream would later get praised for. Written by fe... read more

The Slumber Party Massacre is the feminist slasher that laid the groundwork for everything Scream would later get praised for. Written by feminist author Rita Mae Brown, it takes the typical slasher formula—a half-naked woman, a deranged killer with a power drill—and flips it on its head. The phallic drill and gratuitous nudity are there, but in such an exaggerated manner that it becomes a brilliant satire on the male gaze. This isn't your average damsel-in-distress flick; it's a bloody middle finger to the male-dominated horror machine, with women banding together to fight back. The film's influence on later works is a testament to its enduring legacy and the knowledge it imparts to film enthusiasts.

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A Review by Wuchak

Routine early 80’s slasher in the Los Angeles burbs The original script was written as a parody, but that was changed when production began and it was shot as a serious slasher. Perhaps this explains why I busted out laughing on at least...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Wuchak 5

Written by Wuchak on 2018-08-13

Routine early 80’s slasher in the Los Angeles burbs The original script was written as a parody, but that was changed when production began and it was shot as a serious slasher. Perhaps this explai...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by GenerationofSwine 10

Written by GenerationofSwine on 2023-01-14

Which one was this? I can't really remember. I do, however, know it was the movie where they hire a lot of women and require them all to take their clothes off. The difference is, this one was writ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by JPV852 6

Written by JPV852 on 2024-07-01

Nothing real stand out about another slasher born out of the success of Halloween (and Friday the 13th, which was made for the same reason), but still watchable enough. **2.75/5**...

read more
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A Review by griggs79 5

Written by griggs79 on 2024-10-15

The Slumber Party Massacre is the feminist slasher that laid the groundwork for everything Scream would later get praised for. Written by feminist author Rita Mae Brown, it takes the typical slasher f...

read more