Perhaps more so than any other horror subgenre, slasher films produce the most sequels. However, there are some classic slasher movies from the 1980s that have never become franchises, despite being absolutely terrifying. Though some proto-slashers were released beforehand, the '80s was when the genre finally found its footing, and most of the tropes were established.

Almost every slasher film has a masked killer, a group of promiscuous young adults, and a high body count to satisfy the bloodthirsty horror hounds. The best examples manage to subvert expectations while also leaning into the very same tropes that have become beloved fixtures. Movies like Friday the 13th set the stage, but it was not alone.

The aforementioned movie spawned numerous sequels, but many excellent '80s sla

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