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The Slaughter

1971Movie1 h 31 min

CrimeHorror
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0

Summary

A famous movie star filming on location in Buenos Aires becomes involved with a Manson-like cult. Years after this flopped at the box office, it was purchased by Michael Findlay and became the backbone for the notorious film Snuff (1975).

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Michael Findlay
Written by
Michael Findlay
Produced by
Jack Bravman

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1971 · 1 h 31 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use

Released
January 1, 1971
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Horror, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, Argentina

Tropes

Asshole Victim, Big Bad, Downer Ending +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Slaughter worth watching?"

Questions about The Slaughter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Slaughter worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5).

Will The Slaughter scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Slaughter?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Slaughter use?

Asshole VictimBig BadDowner EndingEvent TitleFan DisserviceFull-Frontal AssaultGenre SavvyHell on EarthThe Hero DiesVillain Opening SceneOur Zombies Are DifferentWould Hurt a Childand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Asshole Victim, Big Bad, and Downer Ending.