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The Slayer

The Slayer

She searched through the dark corridors of the unknown only to find ... The Slayer

19825.31h 20m

Overview

Siblings, Eric & his surreal artist sister Kay, her doctor husband David, her sister-in-law Brooke along with pilot Marsh become stranded on a rugged isle face off against a supernatural beast drawn to Kay who dreams of its killings.

Directed by J.S. Cardone
Written by J.S. Cardone, Bill Ewing
Produced by Bill Ewing
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Top Cast

Sarah Kendall

Sarah Kendall

Kay

F

Frederick Flynn

Eric

Carol Kottenbrook

Carol Kottenbrook

Brooke

Alan McRae

Alan McRae

David

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Michael Holmes

Marsh

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Sandy Simpson

Norman

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Paul Gandolfo

Fisherman

Newell Alexander

Newell Alexander

Kay's Father

Ivy Jones

Ivy Jones

Kay's Mother

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Jennifer Gaffin

Young Kay

Themes & Keywords

islandbeachdreamsnightmareartistmurderslasherfeardeathevilvideo nasty

About The Slayer

The Slayer is a horror film released in 1982 exploring themes of island, beach, dreams, nightmare, artist, murder. Directed by J.S. Cardone, it stars Sarah Kendall, Frederick Flynn, Carol Kottenbrook. Siblings, Eric & his surreal artist sister Kay, her doctor husband David, her sister-in-law Brooke along with pilot Marsh become stranded on a rugged isle face off against a supernatural beast drawn to Kay who dreams of its killings.

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