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Massacre
Banner utilized on releases of films
Distributed byNew Concorde
Release date
1982–1990
Running time
392 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Massacre films are three 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).

All three Slumber Party Massacre films, and the first Sorority House Massacre were given limited theatrical releases, while Sorority House Massacre II and III, and both Cheerleader Massacre films were released direct-to-video.

Background

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 trilogy 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

Slumber Party Massacre series

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]

Between 2000-2003, 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]

On March 18, 2014, Shout! Factory released The Slumber Party Massacre on Blu-ray for the first time,[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.

On January 28, 2020, Shout! Factory released a limited edition of the first film on Blu-ray, featuring new extras and a steelbook.

Sorority House Massacre series

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 2000-2004, like the Slumber Party Massacre trilogy, 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 July 2020, Sorority House Massacre II and III have not been given a Blu-ray release.[11]

Cheerleader Massacre series

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.[12] Cheerleader Massacre was released on DVD in 2003, while Cheerleader Massacre 2 has not been released in the United States. As of July 2020, neither film has been given a Blu-ray release.

Stand-alone films

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

Cast and characters

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
Sorority House
Massacre
Sorority House
Massacre II
Sorority House
Massacre III
Cheerleader
Massacre
Cheerleader
Massacre 2
1982 1987 1990 1987 1990 2003 2011 2015
Russ Thorn
Hockstatter
"The Driller Killer"
Michael Villella Atanas Ilitch   Michael VillellaA[a]  
Valerie "Val" Bates Robin Stille Cindy Eilbacher   Robin StilleUA  
Courtney Bates Jennifer Meyers Crystal Bernard   Jennifer MeyersUA  
Linda Dawn Grant Brinke Stevens   Wendy Martel Gail Harris Brinke Stevens  
Diane Gina Mari   Brandi Burkett   Gina MariUA Lindsay Taylor  
Trish Devereaux Michele Michaels   Michele MichaelsUA  
Kimberly "Kim" Clarke Debra Deliso   Debra DelisoUA  
Coach Rachel Jana Pamela Roylance   Pamela RoylanceUA  
John Raden Minor Jim Boyce   Vinnie Bilancio   Oscar de la Rosa
Jackie Cassidy Andree Honore   Keely Christian   Debra Dare  
Pizza Boy / Pizza Girl Aaron Lipstadt   Marta Kober  
Jeff David Millbern Scott Westmoreland  
Mrs. Bates Mentioned Jennifer Rhodes  
Officer Kreuger   Michael Delano   Patrick Fahey  
Officer Voorhies   Hamilton Mitchell   Bob Moore  
Lt. Michael "Mike" Block   Garon Grigsby   Jürgen Baum   Serafin Falcon
Sarah Mason   Devon Jenkin Pamela Ross   Skye McDonald
Susan "Susie" Suzanne   Maria Claire Ivory Berry Barbii  
Tom   David Kriegel   Geoff Wilson  
Deputy Frank Barnes   David Lawrence   Roddy Jessup  
Laura "Beth" Henkel   Angela O'Neill   Sara Kova  
Cindy   Susan Bollman   Angel Monroe  
Larry Bronkowski   Axel Roberts   Domonic Muir  
Orville Ketchum   Peter Spellos   Chris De Christopher
Brad Plympton
House Cop #1
  Don KeehedC   Eric Acosta  
"Tess" Jessica   Melissa Moore  
Sgt. Phyliss Shawlee   Toni Naples  
Dr. Eddie "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  
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  
Ken   Brittain Frye  
Morgan   M.K. Harris  
Duncan   David Greenlee  
Janine   Hope Marie Carlton  
Maria Ford   Herself  
Juliette   Lulu Wilson  
Detective Davis   Alexander Falk  
Officer O'Reilly   Wayne Grace  
The Weirdo   Yan Birch  
Uncle Billy   Ron Smith  
Tracy   Nicole Rio  
Robert "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

See also

Notes

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

References

Citations

  1. ^ Vorel, Jim. "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. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  5. ^ "Slumber Party Massacre III DVD". Amazon. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  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". Amazon. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  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. ^ Timothy Shary; Generation Multiplex: The Image of Youth in American Cinema Since 1980 - 360

Sources

  • Shary, Timothy (2014). Generation Multiplex: The Image of Youth in American Cinema Since 1980. University of Texas Press. ISBN 978-0-292-75662-5. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)