In the 1980s, slasher films faced a decline due to their graphic violence, perceived misogynistic themes, and a barrage of sequels that nearly spelled doom for the genre. However, iconic supernatural villains like Chucky and Freddy resurrected the genre, breathing new life into it and steering it away from the brink of extinction.
Show
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Oct 21, 2018