10 Slasher Horror Movies That Had No Right To Be This Good

When it comes to definitive slashers, you don't get much grizzlier or exploitative than 1982 cult classic The Slumber Party Massacre. The thought of remaking this video nasty alone would be enough for dedicated horror fans to turn up their noses in disdain. However, if this list has taught us anything, it's to never judge a slasher flick by its cover.

Helmed by Danishka Esterhazy - the filmmaker behind The Banana Splits, another surprisingly good slasher - this reimagining of the original once again sees a group of scantily clad teenagers fall prey to driller killer Russ Thorn (this time played by Rob van Vuuren). More than just a retreading of the blood-spattered gore and subversive feminist angle of its predecessor, this sleepover had some surprises of its own.

Moving the carnage from the suburbs to a remote lakeside cabin, this version puts the feminist core of its predecessor front and centre. These women are looking to put an end to Russ's rampage, and they'll stop at nothing to do so. The result is a wickedly self-aware and devilishly gory time.

Currently sitting at a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, Slumber Party Massacre is much better than you'd expect.