Ben je fan van 'American Killer' (1986) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde mix van spanning, horror en drama bieden. Of je nu houdt van de mysterieuze sfeer of de onverwachte wendingen, hier vind je zeker iets naar je smaak!

Happy Birthday to Me (1981)
Beschreibung: A psychological slasher with a twist ending, centered around a group of wealthy teens being picked off one by one, featuring creative death scenes and a dark, mysterious tone.
Fakt: The film's infamous 'kebab kill' scene was so graphic that it had to be trimmed for theatrical release.


Pieces (1982)
Beschreibung: An over-the-top, gory slasher with a killer assembling a human jigsaw puzzle, known for its gratuitous violence and absurd plot twists.
Fakt: Despite its low budget, the film gained a cult following for its extreme violence and unintentional humor.


My Bloody Valentine (1981)
Beschreibung: A holiday-themed slasher with a masked killer terrorizing a small mining town, combining gory set pieces with a rural, working-class setting.
Fakt: The film was heavily censored upon release, with over nine minutes of gore cut to avoid an X rating.


Night School (1981)
Beschreibung: A gritty, urban-set slasher with a motorcycle-helmeted killer targeting women in a college setting, blending suspense with a dark, moody aesthetic.
Fakt: The film's killer was inspired by real-life serial murders, adding a layer of unsettling realism.


The Slayer (1982)
Beschreibung: A surreal, slow-burn slasher with dreamlike sequences and psychological horror elements, focusing on an artist haunted by visions of death.
Fakt: The film was shot on a shoestring budget but is praised for its atmospheric tension and eerie visuals.


April Fool's Day (1986)
Beschreibung: A meta-slasher playing with audience expectations, featuring a group of friends at a remote island mansion where pranks turn deadly—or do they?
Fakt: The film's twist ending was highly controversial and led to debates among horror fans about its execution.


Sorority House Massacre (1986)
Beschreibung: A slasher film featuring a group of young women targeted by a mysterious killer, blending elements of suspense and gore with a focus on female protagonists.
Fakt: The film was originally intended to be a sequel to 'Slumber Party Massacre' but was reworked into a standalone project.


The Initiation (1984)
Beschreibung: A sorority-themed slasher with psychological undertones, featuring a killer targeting pledges during a hazing ritual gone wrong.
Fakt: The film features an early appearance by a future 'Nightmare on Elm Street' star, adding to its cult appeal.
