10 Movies Like The Slumber Party Massacre

Description: A sorority house is stalked by an unseen killer during the Christmas season. The film's use of POV shots and unsettling atmosphere influenced many later horror films.

Fact: Considered one of the first true slasher films, predating Halloween by four years. The film's ambiguous ending was controversial at the time of release.

Description: A gritty, low-budget horror film that follows a group of young people terrorized by a family of cannibals. The film's raw, documentary-like style and relentless tension make it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The film was banned in several countries upon release due to its graphic violence. It was marketed as based on true events, though the connection is tenuous at best.

Description: A seminal slasher film featuring a masked killer stalking babysitters on Halloween night. Its atmospheric tension, iconic villain, and focus on teenage victims set the template for many horror films to come.

Fact: The film was made on a shoestring budget of around $300,000 but became one of the most profitable independent movies ever. The famous mask was a modified William Shatner mask.

Description: A summer camp becomes the hunting ground for a mysterious killer. The film's use of jump scares, creative kills, and a twist ending helped define the slasher genre.

Fact: The iconic hockey mask associated with Jason Voorhees didn't appear until the third film. The movie's success spawned numerous sequels and a cultural phenomenon.

Description: A summer camp revenge story featuring gruesome kills and a disfigured killer. The film's practical effects and tense atmosphere make it a standout in the slasher genre.

Fact: The film features early work by special effects maestro Tom Savini. It was based on the legend of Cropsey, a boogeyman figure from New York folklore.

Description: A wealthy teenager's friends are murdered one by one as her birthday approaches. The film's twisty plot and inventive deaths make it a memorable slasher.

Fact: The film features one of the most elaborate death scenes in slasher history involving a shish kebab. It was one of the more expensive slasher films made at the time.

Description: A small-town mining community is terrorized by a killer in mining gear. The film's holiday setting and creative kills add to its slasher appeal.

Fact: The film was heavily edited for its original release to avoid an X rating. Many of the gore scenes were restored in the 2009 uncut version.

Description: A World War II veteran returns to his hometown to exact revenge during a graduation dance. The film features elaborate kill scenes and a mysterious killer.

Fact: The film's special effects were done by Tom Savini, who considered it some of his best work. It was also known as 'Rosemary's Killer' in some markets.

Description: A summer camp slasher with a shocking twist ending. The film's mix of dark humor, brutal kills, and unexpected finale made it a cult classic.

Fact: The film's infamous ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew during production. It has since become one of the most talked-about moments in horror cinema.

Description: A supernatural slasher where the killer attacks teens in their dreams. The film blends surreal horror with traditional slasher elements, creating a unique and terrifying experience.

Fact: The character of Freddy Krueger was inspired by real-life news reports of people dying in their sleep. The film's success led to one of the most recognizable horror villains of all time.