Slumber Party Massacre (2021): The Clichés Are Real, But So Is the Fun [Tubi Horror Review]

Genre – Horror
Director – Danishka Esterhazy
Writer – Suzanne Keilly
Cast – Hannah Gonera, Frances Sholto-Douglas, Alex McGregor, Mila Rayne, Reze-Tiana Wessels with Schelaine Bennett, Rob van Vuuren, Jennifer Steyn.
Runtime – 86 Minutes
My Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½☆☆☆

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Slumber Party Massacre

A slumber party turns into a bloodbath when the fun is disrupted by a psychotic serial killer wielding a power drill.

This is a “modern reimagining” of and stand-alone sequel to the original 1982 film The Slumber Party Massacre.

My Thoughts

Starts by checking every slasher box

If you hate clichés, this one might lose you in the first 15 minutes, as we get all the usual slasher stuff – nothing new and fresh here folks.

Stick around for the twist

Hang in there past the first half-hour, as that is when the movie flips expectations in a way you genuinely won’t see coming, and suddenly, the familiar becomes somewhat interesting.

Dark humor lands

The sass and playful dialogue make the horror fairly enjoyable.

Commentary sneaks in

The film touches on things like toxic masculinity and some cultural issues without ever hitting you over the head with it.

Characters are serviceable

Generic “redshirts” are deliberately poked fun at, and the leads are fine – nothing groundbreaking, but they keep the story moving.

Production value is mixed

TV-movie look, cheap credits, and scenes that feel designed to cut to commercials, but it’s forgivable.

Pacing wobbles

Second act twist keeps the energy high, but final stretch loses a bit of momentum, but it ends before you get bored.

The horror works

Power drills, suspense, and moments of gore land quite well.

Self-aware but committed

The film knows the clichés it’s using and leans into them without being overly meta.

Nostalgia with freshness

Familiar tropes, modern commentary, and a twist make it feel like a new experience.

Fun with minor details

Little gags show the filmmakers weren’t taking themselves too seriously.

Worth sticking out

The patience needed will pay off, and if you can tolerate the first predictable stretch, the film rewards you with some twists, humor, and style.

Final Thoughts on Slumber Party Massacre

Slumber Party Massacre is a fairly predictable film that is silly, and full of clichés, but stick with it, as you get twists, sharp humor, and a fairly self-aware slasher remake that’s worth a one time watch.

Final Score: 6.5 out of 10
UP: Clever twist, dark humor, self-aware slasher tropes, energy, playful satire
DOWN: TV-movie production, abrupt ending, pacing wobbles, generic early scenes

Slumber Party Massacre Trailer

Simon Leasher

A lover of cinema for over 35 years, I have watched many films from around the world in many different genres, yet I still normally always come back to trashy slasher horror films when in doubt. More

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