We start off the series with a film that is often touted as “one of the long forgotten slashers of the 80’s”. Is it? Let’s dive deep and find out what happens when these kids camp in the woods in the midst of a bunch of backwater yokels.
This part is much more action-packed than the first, though…well, it’s still a TV movie. Enjoy!
Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name (only his second novel) and of course the second film created based on one of his works since Carrie, it’s also his only vampire novel to-date. They got Toby Hooper to direct it, fresh off of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. There’s a lot to unpack and discuss here, and we had a joy doing it.
After the controversy and success of The Last House on the Left, Wes Craven really wasn’t interested in being pigeonholed as a horror director. However, with the funds running low and a couple of false starts, he caved and partnered with producer Peter Locke to create this masterpiece of cinema which, surprisingly, still holds up today in many ways.
