10 Movies Like Death Screams (1982)

Description: A slasher film set in a summer camp, featuring a disfigured killer seeking revenge on campers. The rural setting and focus on teenage victims align with the genre's tropes.

Fact: The film features early work from special effects artist Tom Savini, known for his gruesome makeup effects. It was based on the urban legend of Cropsey, a boogeyman figure from New York folklore.

Description: Teens trapped overnight in a carnival funhouse face a deformed killer. The carnival setting and emphasis on atmospheric horror rather than constant kills made it unique.

Fact: Director Tobe Hooper considered this his most personal film. The elaborate funhouse set was built on a soundstage and took months to construct.

Description: A high school track team is systematically killed off following the death of their star runner. The film's school setting and focus on teenage athletes being targeted make it stand out.

Fact: Features early appearances by future stars Linnea Quigley and Vanna White. The film's production was rushed to capitalize on the slasher boom.

Description: A wealthy teenager's birthday celebration turns deadly as her friends are murdered one by one. The film's elaborate death scenes and twist ending were hallmarks of the era.

Fact: Features one of the most elaborate death scenes in slasher history involving a shish kebab. The film's budget was unusually high for a slasher at the time.

Description: A small mining town's Valentine's Day dance is interrupted by a killer in mining gear. The holiday setting and working-class atmosphere gave the film a distinct identity.

Fact: The film was heavily censored upon release, with over 9 minutes of gore removed. Many of the cut scenes were considered lost until a 2009 DVD release.

Description: A masked killer stalks a small town during a college graduation celebration, using military-style weapons. The film's suspenseful pacing and focus on a mysterious assailant fit the slasher mold.

Fact: The film's gore effects were created by Tom Savini, who used real animal organs for added realism. It was initially banned in several countries due to its graphic violence.

Description: A group of high school girls are terrorized by a power drill-wielding killer during a sleepover. The film's focus on female protagonists and its blend of horror and dark humor are characteristic of the era.

Fact: The screenplay was written by feminist author Rita Mae Brown, though it was heavily altered during production. It was one of the first slasher films directed by a woman, Amy Holden Jones.

Description: Actresses auditioning for a role at a remote mansion are stalked by a killer in a haunting old woman mask. The film's theatrical setting and psychological tension create a unique atmosphere.

Fact: The production was notoriously troubled, with filming stopping and restarting multiple times over three years. The ice skating murder sequence is considered one of the most memorable in slasher history.

Description: A summer camp becomes the hunting ground for a mysterious killer targeting campers and staff. The film's shocking twist ending and focus on adolescent trauma set it apart from typical slashers.

Fact: The film's infamous ending was achieved using a body double and clever camera angles. It developed a cult following despite initial mixed reviews.

Description: A college sorority's initiation ritual turns deadly when a killer begins targeting the pledges. The film combines psychological elements with traditional slasher tropes.

Fact: Features one of the earliest appearances of Daphne Zuniga before her rise to fame. The mall setting was innovative for slasher films at the time.