'The 10 Unspoken Rules of Slasher Movies, Explained' by PBS Storied

As I promised yesterday, I'm sharing this year's PBS Storied/Monstrum Halloween special, The 10 Unspoken Rules of Slasher Movies, Explained, for the Sunday entertainment feature.

The 1974 movies Black Christmas and Texas Chain Saw Massacre gave rise to what would become one of cinema’s most enduring genres: the slasher film. In this special episode, we’ll talk about the origins, evolution and cultural impact of these gory popcorn films and take a close look at the key tropes—masked killers, final girls, and gore—that continue to make make slashers iconic. Here's why slashers—from Halloween to Dead By Daylight—are here to stay.

So this year marks the 50th anniversary of the first true slasher films. No wonder Dr. Zarka picked the topic for this year's special. Good work, even if this is not my favorite sub-genre of horror; I prefer zombies and vampires.

I close with a drink recipe from Secret of the Booze, The Slasher | 80’s Horror Tribute Cocktail.

The Slasher screams 80’s horror and boy does it taste great!

Drink responsibly and stay tuned for more Halloween posts through the end of the month plus a bonus Day of the Dead entry. Trick or treat!