THE VAULT

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

Freddy, Jason, Michael. We All Need Someone To Look Up To.

The Premise

The next great psycho horror slasher has given a documentary crew exclusive access to his life as he plans his reign of terror over the sleepy town of Glen Echo, all the while deconstructing the conventions and archetypes of the horror genre for them.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Found Footage, Slasher Mockumentary, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of career, movie business, gore continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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