THE VAULT

The Slayer (1982) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.6/100

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

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural Slasher, The Slayer taps into fundamental fears. The 6.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of island, beach, dreams continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.