Ben je een fan van 'Freitag der 13. - Ein neuer Anfang' (1985) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 griezelige opties die dezelfde spanning en horror bieden. Of je nu houdt van slasherfilms of psychologische thrillers, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar je smaak.

Black Christmas (1974)
Beschreibung: An early slasher film with a mysterious killer stalking a sorority house during the holidays, known for its suspenseful atmosphere and POV shots.
Fakt: The film is considered one of the first true slasher movies, predating 'Halloween.' The killer's unsettling phone calls were improvised by the crew.


The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Beschreibung: A gritty, low-budget horror film featuring a masked killer and a group of young victims, known for its raw and unsettling atmosphere.
Fakt: The movie was marketed as based on true events to increase its shock value, though it was largely fictional. The production was plagued by extreme heat and difficult conditions.


My Bloody Valentine (1981)
Beschreibung: A slasher film set in a small mining town, featuring a masked killer who targets young people, with a focus on holiday-themed horror.
Fakt: The film was heavily edited for its theatrical release to avoid an X rating. The original uncut version was lost for years before being rediscovered and restored.


The Evil Dead (1981)
Beschreibung: A low-budget horror film featuring a group of friends terrorized by demonic forces in an isolated cabin, known for its intense gore and dark humor.
Fakt: The film was shot on a shoestring budget and gained a cult following. It was initially banned in several countries due to its extreme violence.


A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Beschreibung: A slasher film with a supernatural killer who targets teenagers, blending horror with psychological terror and creative death scenes.
Fakt: The iconic glove worn by Freddy Krueger was inspired by a combination of a medieval weapon and a pizza cutter. The film was made on a modest budget but became a massive box office success.


Hellraiser (1987)
Beschreibung: A horror film with a focus on gruesome, visceral terror and a mysterious puzzle box that unleashes otherworldly tormentors.
Fakt: The Cenobites, especially Pinhead, became iconic horror figures. The film was based on Clive Barker's novella 'The Hellbound Heart.'


Child's Play (1988)
Beschreibung: A horror film centered around a possessed doll that terrorizes a child and those around him, combining slasher elements with supernatural horror.
Fakt: The voice of Chucky was provided by Brad Dourif, who also played the human version of the killer. The doll used in the film was based on a popular toy line called 'My Buddy.'


Scream (1996)
Beschreibung: A meta-horror film that deconstructs slasher tropes while delivering suspenseful kills and a masked killer targeting teenagers.
Fakt: The film revitalized the slasher genre in the 1990s and spawned multiple sequels. The iconic Ghostface mask was inspired by Edvard Munch's painting 'The Scream.'


The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Beschreibung: A meta-horror film that deconstructs slasher and monster movie tropes, featuring a group of friends who encounter supernatural horrors in a remote cabin.
Fakt: The film was delayed for years due to studio issues but became a critical and cult favorite. It features a wide variety of monsters and creatures in its climax.


Happy Death Day (2017)
Beschreibung: A horror-comedy with a time-loop premise, where a college student is repeatedly murdered by a masked killer, blending slasher tropes with dark humor.
Fakt: The film was inspired by 'Groundhog Day' but with a horror twist. The baby mask worn by the killer became a memorable visual element.
