Slasher Trash

Slasher Trash

240 min · Documentary, Horror

From no-budget backyard productions to endearing cult favorites, SLASHER TRASH will dive into the campy, DIY spirit that made slashers both shocking and irresistibly fun, celebrating their over-the-top villains, fearless storytelling, and unending gore!

Directed by Michael Gingold · Written by Michael Gingold

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