Name: The Slayer
Genre: Horror
Released: 1982-10-08
Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cast: Sarah Kendall, Frederick Flynn, Carol Kottenbrook, Alan McRae, Michael Holmes

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She searched through the dark corridors of the unknown only to find ... The Slayer

Siblings, Eric & his surreal artist sister Kay, her doctor husband David, her sister-in-law Brooke along with pilot Marsh become stranded on a rugged isle face off against a supernatural beast drawn to Kay who dreams of its killings.

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Supernatural Horror
Island Setting
Dream Logic
Psychological Thriller
Family Conflict
Isolation & Dread
Surreal Imagery
Slow Burn Tension
1980s Aesthetics

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Directed by: J.S. Cardone
Written by: J.S. Cardone, Bill Ewing
Produced by: Bill Ewing
Music by: Robert Folk

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October 8, 1982 · 1 h 20 min · R

Released: October 8, 1982
Runtime: 1 h 20 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 9 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Slayer?"

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Where can I stream The Slayer?

Philo

Fandor

In the United States, The Slayer streams on Philo and Fandor. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Slayer worth watching?

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.2).

Will The Slayer scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.