THE VAULT

Visiting Hours (1982) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6/100

So frightening you'll never recover.

The Premise

A deranged, misogynistic killer assaults a journalist. When he discovers that she survived the attack, he follows her to the hospital to finish her off.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Slasher, Psychological Thriller, Visiting Hours taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of journalist, stalking, serial killer continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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