How a Lurid, Sexy Slasher Film Rewrote the Genre The slasher film genre has long been a staple of horror cinema, captivating audiences with its graphic violence, sex scenes, and iconic villains.
Yet, despite its popularity, few have stopped to consider the historical roots and cultural significance of this particular brand of terror.
Origins of the Genres' Infamy The French New Wave and Italian exploitation cinema laid the groundwork for American slasher films.