The Massacre films are three interconnected series of slasher films executive-produced by Roger Corman: the Slumber Party Massacre series (1982–1990), the Sorority House Massacre series (1986–1990) and the Cheerleader Massacre series (2003–2011), distributed by New World Pictures and New Concorde.[1] The series also features the standalone film Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre (2015), and the reboot film Slumber Party Massacre (2021).

Massacre
Banner utilized on releases of films.
Distributed byNew Concorde
Syfy
Release dates
1982–1990
2003–2015
2021–present
Running time
392 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

All three of the original Slumber Party Massacre films, and the first Sorority House Massacre film, were given limited theatrical releases, while Sorority House Massacre II and III, and both Cheerleader Massacre films were released direct-to-video, and the 2021 reboot released to the Syfy network. The franchise is notable for being primarily directed by women, who direct every Slumber Party Massacre film and the first Sorority House Massacre film.

Background

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The title Massacre Collection was utilized in the marketing of the DVD releases of the films, and was not a part of their theatrical or initial home video releases. The films, the first six of which were each produced by Roger Corman, were marketed as an analogous series based on their related content as well as the inclusion of "massacre" in their respective titles.[2]

The Slumber Party Massacre series has the distinction of being the first horror film series in history whose films were exclusively written and directed by women, in addition to the first spin-off film forming the Sorority House Massacre sub-series.[3]

Film series

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Slumber Party Massacre series

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Year Title Director Massacre Collection release
Date Format
1982 The Slumber Party Massacre Amy Holden Jones September 17, 2002
July 22, 2003
Standalone DVD
Double feature DVD[4]
1987 Slumber Party Massacre II Deborah Brock
1990 Slumber Party Massacre III Sally Mattison September 17, 2002 Standalone DVD[5]
2021 Slumber Party Massacre Danishka Esterhazy October 16, 2021 Syfy

Between 2000 and 2003, the first two films were each released twice on DVD by New Concorde, while the third film was released once. These releases featured the Massacre Collection banner. In 2010, all three of the Slumber Party Massacre films were released as a triple feature DVD by Shout! Factory as part of the company's Roger Corman's Cult Classics DVD series.[6]

Shout! Factory released The Slumber Party Massacre on Blu-ray for the first time in March 2014,[7] and on January 17, 2017, Slumber Party Massacre II and III were released as a double feature Blu-ray, also by Shout! Factory.[8] None of these releases featured the Massacre Collection epithet that the New Concorde DVD releases had.

Shout! Factory released a limited edition of the first film on Blu-ray in January 2020, featuring new extras and a steelbook.

A remake, directed by Danishka Esterhazy and simply titled Slumber Party Massacre, premiered on Syfy in 2021.

Sorority House Massacre series

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Year Title Director Massacre Collection release
Date Format
1986 Sorority House Massacre Carol Frank September 17, 2002
July 22, 2003
June 22, 2004
Standalone DVD
Double feature DVD[9]
1990 Sorority House Massacre II Jim Wynorski
Sorority House Massacre III: Hard to Die
N/A Sorority House Massacre: The Final Exam N/A N/A

Between 2000 and 2004, like the Slumber Party Massacre series, New Concorde released the first two films twice on DVD, while the third film was released once. Sorority House Massacre was released on Blu-ray for the first time on November 3, 2014, by Scorpion Releasing. This release was limited to 1,200 copies.[10] As of May 2021, Sorority House Massacre II and III have not been given a Blu-ray release.[11]

As a result of the DVD release success, fourth Sorority House Massacre film began production in 2001 and wrapped principal photography in February 2002, subtitled Final Exam in August. The film was scheduled for release in 2007 on DVD under a new title, The Legacy, but Roger Corman's Concorde Pictures closed up shop and the film was never released. In March 2015, Jim Wynorski released a poster for the film on his official Facebook page with the title Sorority House Massacre: The Final Exam; of December 2022, it is unknown as to whether or not the film will ever be released, although Sam Phillips reprised her role from the film in Cheerleader Massacre, a direct sequel to The Slumber Party Massacre.[12][13]

Cheerleader Massacre series

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Year Title Director Massacre Collection release
Date Format
2003 Cheerleader Massacre Jim Wynorski N/A N/A
2011 Cheerleader Massacre 2 Brad Rushing

The film Cheerleader Massacre, directed by Jim Wynorski, is a semi-direct sequel to the first Slumber Party Massacre film, which itself was followed by a stand-alone sequel titled Cheerleader Massacre 2, directed by Brad Rushing.[14] Cheerleader Massacre was released on DVD in 2003, while Cheerleader Massacre 2 has not been given a release in the United States. As of May 2021, neither film has been given a Blu-ray release.

Stand-alone films

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In 2015, Jim Wynorski directed a spin-off of the series, titled Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre.

Other media

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A television series based on the Sorority House Massacre sub-series is in the works by Norman Reedus.[15][16]

Cast and characters

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List indicator(s)
  • This table shows the principal characters and the actors who have portrayed them throughout the franchise.
  • A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's presence in the film has not yet been announced.
  • A C indicates a cameo appearance.
  • A P indicates an appearance in onscreen photographs only.
  • A A indicates an appearance in archival footage only.
  • A U indicates an uncredited role.
  • A V indicates a voice-only role.
  • A Y indicates a younger version of the role.
Character Slumber Party Massacre Sorority House Massacre Cheerleader Massacre Sharkansas Women's
Prison Massacre
The Slumber Party
Massacre
Slumber Party
Massacre II
Slumber Party
Massacre III
Slumber Party
Massacre
Sorority House
Massacre
Sorority House
Massacre II
Sorority House
Massacre III
Cheerleader
Massacre
Cheerleader
Massacre 2
1982 1987 1990 2021 1987 1990 2003 2011 2015
Russ Thorn
Hockstatter
'The Driller Killer'
Michael Villella Atanas Ilitch   Rob van Vuuren   Michael VillellaA[a]  
Trish Devereaux Michele Michaels   Schelaine Bennett
Masali BaduzaY
  Michele MichaelsUA  
Valerie Bates Robin Stille Cindy Eilbacher   Robin StilleUA  
Courtney Bates Jennifer Meyers Crystal Bernard   Jennifer MeyersUA  
Kim Clarke Debra Deliso   Reem Koussa   Debra DelisoUA  
Diane Gina Mari   Brandi Burkett Larissa Crafford-Lazarus   Gina MariUA Lindsay Taylor  
Jackie Cassidy Andree Honore   Keely Christian Jane de Wet   Debra Dare  
Linda Dawn Grant Brinke Stevens   Wendy Martel Gail Harris Brinke Stevens  
Coach Rachel Jana Pamela Roylance   Pamela RoylanceUA  
John Raden Minor Jim Boyce   Vinnie Bilancio   Oscar de la Rosa
Pizza Boy / Pizza Girl Aaron Lipstadt   Marta Kober  
Jeff David Millbern Scott Westmoreland  
Orville Ketchum   Peter Spellos   Chris De Christopher
Brad Plympton
House Cop #1
  Don KeehedC   Eric Acosta  
Jessica 'Tess'   Melissa Moore  
Sergeant Phyllis Shawlee   Toni Naples  
Dr. Ed Newton   Mike Elliott Forrest J Ackerman  
Candy Shayne   Bridget Carney  
Moving Man
Cop in Lobby
  Bob SheridanC  
Messenger
House Cop #2
  James B. RogersC  
Director / Principal Mazlo   Jim WynorskiC  
Gary Jardine   David Summers Charlie Solomon  
Kelly   Rikki Ray Jasmine Waltz  
Dr. Carl Reinhardt   Don Margolin John Callahan
Shannon Hastings   Leena Huff Amy Holt
Neil Joe Johnson  
David Contant Rigg Kennedy  
Mary
Telephone Repairwoman
Jean Vargas  
Mrs. Annette Devereaux Anna Patton  
Mr. Devereaux Howard Purgason  
Carpenter Pam Canzano  
Paper Boy Francis Menendez  
Pam Amy AquinoU  
Mrs. Bates Mentioned Jennifer Rhodes  
Officer Kreuger   Michael Delano   Patrick Fahey  
Officer Voorhies   Hamilton Mitchell   Bob Moore  
Amy   Kimberly McArthur  
Sheila Barrington   Juliette Cummins  
Matt Arbicost   Patrick Lowe  
Sally Burns   Heidi Kozak  
T.J.   Joel Hoffman  
Car Driver   Marshall LaPlante  
Mr. Damnkids   Don Daniel  
Lieutenant Mike Block   Garon Grigsby   Jürgen Baum   Serafin Falcon
Sarah Mason   Devon Jenkin   Pamela Ross   Skye McDonald
Suzanne "Susie"   Maria Claire   Ivory Berry Barbii  
Tom   David Kriegel   Geoff Wilson  
Deputy Frank Barnes   David Lawrence   Roddy Jessup  
Ken   Brittain Frye  
Morgan   M.K. Harris  
Duncan   David Greenlee  
Janine   Hope Marie Carlton  
Maria   Maria Ford  
Juliette   Lulu Wilson  
Detective Davis   Alexander Falk  
Officer O'Reilly   Wayne Grace  
The Weirdo   Yan Birch  
Uncle Billy   Ron Smith  
Dana Devereaux   Hannah Gonera  
Maeve   Frances Sholto-Douglas  
Breanie   Alex McGregor  
Alix   Mila Rayne  
Ashley   Reze-Tiana Wessels  
Kay Thorn   Jennifer Steyn  
John Raden Minor Jr.   Michael Lawrence Potter  
Chad   Arthur Falko  
Sean   Nathan Castle  
Matt   Eden Classens  
Guy #1   Richard White  
Guy #2   Braeden Buys  
Dave Contant Jr.   Richard Wright-Firth  
Laura 'Beth' Henkel   Angela O'Neill   Sara Kova  
Cindy   Susan Bollman   Angel Monroe  
Larry Bronkowski   Axel Roberts   Domonic Muir  
Tracy   Nicole Rio  
Bobby Henkel   John C. Russell  
Andy   Marcus Vaughter  
Craig   Joe Nassi  
Mrs. Lawrence   Mary Anne  
Dr. Lindsey   Gillian Frank  
Technician   Joseph Mansier  
Detective Gilbert   Fitzhough Huston  
Nurse   Marsha Carter  
Professor   Maureen Hawkes  
Night Orderly   Alan Eugster  
Teacher   Phyllis Frank  
Steve   Thomas R. Mustin  
Shop Owner   Ray Spinka  
Gas Station Woman   Hammer  
U-Hauler   Todd Darling  
U-Helper   Jon Hofferman  
Laura   Hillary Hollingsworth  
Cathy   Aimee Brooks  
Janet   Kara Joy  
Mother   Shirley Aldrige  
Father   Scott Martin  
Sorority Girl   Sandy FuryU  
Hospital Orderly   Bob IvyU  
Kimberly   Stacia Zhivago  
Janey   Dana Bentley  
Cop in Rain   Gunnar Johnson  
Bartender   Eric Hoffman  
Abdul   Carlo Jonzi  
Schmabdul   Hassan Feffer  
Godfather   Emil Rochelle  
Satana   Shannon Wilsey  
Bouncer   Alex Tabrizi  
Newscaster   Kevin Tent  
Fifi Latour   Carolet Girard  
Agent   Eric Baum  
Helga   Amelia Sheridan  
Husband   Don Peterson  
Wife   D. Mason Keener  
Cameraman   Greg Lauoi  
Agent's Girlfriend   Cirsten Weldon  
CD Girl   Lucy Burnett  
Pedestrian   Ronald V. Borst  
Ms. Hendricks   Tamie Sheffield  
Parker Jameson   Charity Rahmer  
Angela Caruso   Erin Byron  
Buzzy   Lunk Johnson  
Sheriff Murdock   E. Eddie Edwards  
Officer Phillips   Samantha Phillips  
Deputy Adams   GiGi Erneta  
Tammy Rae   Diana Espin  
Debbie   Nikki Fritz  
Ryan   Tylo Tyler  
Mark   Brad Beck  
Shelley   Summer Williams  
Detective DeMarco   Melissa Brasselle  
Dina   Julie Corgill  
Berman   Steve Mitchell  
Deputy   Rob Sanchez  
Jeremiah McPherson   John Colton  
Kimble   James H. Foster  
Ambulance Driver   Jesse Miller  
Miss Connolly   Sarah Baker  
Marissa   Ashley Blanco  
Buzzy's First Flashback Girl   Julie K. Smith  
Buzzy's Second Flashback Girl   Regina Russell  
Buzzy's Third Flashback Girl   Dana Pine  
Anna   Julia Lehman  
Janice   Michele Boyd  
Sonya   Kari Ruth  
Lisa   Jaclyn Kerhulas  
Victoria   Ashley D. Walsh  
Hector   B.D. Friedman  
Emily   Tricia Hoffman  
Nikki   Kimmy Matich  
Monica   Laura Niles  
Jimmy   Kyle Kinane  
Helen   Tanaya Nicole  
Lindsay Hamilton   Jennifer Titus  
Cliff   Russ Taylor  
Ben   Michael Addison  
Jared   Edward Canossa  
Shawn   Brian Kubach  
Sheriff Jim Colson   Robert Donavan  
Anna's Father   Peter James  
Erica   Cathea Walters  
Casey   Audra Griffis  
Patty   Carly Banks  
Karen   Zoe Britton  
Wendy   Brooke Barnes  
Darren   Scott Rosa  
Hard Hat   Lou Houchin  
Dick   Dave McFarland  
Bloody Woman   Jenae Altschwager  
Mandy   Sabrina Maahs  
Mr. Gannon   Sean Quinn  
Deputy Moore   Billy Ray Orme  
Honey   Dominique Swain
Detective Kendra Patterson   Traci Lords
Michelle Alika   Christine Nguyen
Anita Conners   Cindy Lucas
Samantha Pines   Tabitha Marie
Detective Adam   Corey Landis
White-Haired Bandit   John Archer Lundgren
Sam   Steve Goldenberg
Fred   Robert Hummel

Notes

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  1. ^ Additionally, Melissa Moore and Gail Harris portray Hockstatter when his ghost possesses their characters.

References

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Citations

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  1. ^ Vorel, Jim (26 June 2016). "Six Decades of Schlock: The Magical Career of Roger Corman". Paste. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  2. ^ Barton, Steve (August 27, 2010). "More Corman Classics Come Home: Full Specs on Slumber Party Massacre Collection and The Evil / Twice Dead Double Feature Disc". Dread Central. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  3. ^ Shary 2014, p. 182.
  4. ^ "Slumber Party Massacre / Slumber Party Massacre II". Amazon. 22 July 2003. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  5. ^ Slumber Party Massacre III DVD. ASIN 6305976430.
  6. ^ "The Slumber Party Massacre Collection". Mondo-Digital. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  7. ^ "The Slumber Party Massacre Blu-ray". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  8. ^ "Slumber Party Massacre II / Slumber Party Massacre III Blu-ray". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  9. ^ Sorority House Massacre DVD. ASIN 6305976449.
  10. ^ "Sorority House Massacre Blu-ray: Limited Edition - 1,200 copies". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  11. ^ "Sorority House Massacre II Blu-ray". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  12. ^ "Interview with Director Jim Wynorski - Retro Slashers". www.retroslashers.net. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Sorority House Massacre II (1990)". 31 January 2016.
  14. ^ Timothy Shary; Generation Multiplex: The Image of Youth in American Cinema Since 1980 - 360
  15. ^ Squires, John (November 11, 2020). ""Sorority House Massacre": Norman Reedus Producing a TV Series Adaptation of the '80s Slasher". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  16. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 11, 2020). "Utopia Originals Launches, Teams With Norman Reedus' bigbaldhead Productions And Shout! Studios For 'Sorority House Massacre' TV Series". Deadline. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-13.

Sources

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  • Shary, Timothy (2014). Generation Multiplex: The Image of Youth in American Cinema Since 1980. University of Texas Press. ISBN 978-0-292-75662-5.
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