Massacre (franchise) explained

Massacre
Distributor:New Concorde
Syfy
Released:1982–1990
2003–2015
2021–present
Runtime:392 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

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).

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

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.

Film series

Slumber Party Massacre series

YearTitleDirectorMassacre Collection release
DateFormat
1982 The Slumber Party MassacreSeptember 17, 2002
July 22, 2003
Standalone DVD
Double feature DVD[3]
1987Slumber Party Massacre IIDeborah Brock
1990Slumber Party Massacre III Sally Mattison September 17, 2002Standalone DVD[4]
2021Slumber Party MassacreDanishka EsterhazyOctober 16, 2021Syfy
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.[5]

Shout! Factory released The Slumber Party Massacre on Blu-ray for the first time in March 2014,[6] and on January 17, 2017, Slumber Party Massacre II and III were released as a double feature Blu-ray, also by Shout! Factory.[7] 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

YearTitleDirectorMassacre Collection release
DateFormat
1986Sorority House MassacreCarol FrankSeptember 17, 2002
July 22, 2003
June 22, 2004
Standalone DVD
Double feature DVD[8]
1990Sorority House Massacre IIJim Wynorski
N/ASorority House Massacre: The Final ExamN/AN/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.[9] As of May 2021, Sorority House Massacre II and III have not been given a Blu-ray release.[10]

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.[11] [12]

Cheerleader Massacre series

YearTitleDirectorMassacre Collection release
DateFormat
2003Cheerleader MassacreJim WynorskiN/AN/A
2011Cheerleader Massacre 2Brad 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.[13] 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

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

Other media

A television series based on the Sorority House Massacre sub-series is in the works by Norman Reedus.[14] [15]

Cast and characters

CharacterSlumber Party MassacreSorority House MassacreCheerleader Massacre
Prison Massacre

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Massacre III

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Massacre III

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Massacre 2
Russ Thorn

Michael VillellaAtanas Ilitch Rob van Vuuren  
Trish DevereauxMichele Michaels Schelaine Bennett
  
Valerie BatesRobin StilleCindy Eilbacher  
Courtney BatesJennifer MeyersCrystal Bernard  
Kim ClarkeDebra Deliso Reem Koussa  
DianeGina Mari Brandi BurkettLarissa Crafford-Lazarus Lindsay Taylor 
Jackie CassidyAndree Honore Keely ChristianJane de Wet Debra Dare 
Linda Dawn GrantBrinke Stevens Wendy MartelGail HarrisBrinke Stevens 
Coach Rachel JanaPamela Roylance  
John Raden MinorJim Boyce Vinnie Bilancio Oscar de la Rosa
Pizza Boy / Pizza GirlAaron Lipstadt Marta Kober 
JeffDavid MillbernScott Westmoreland 
Orville Ketchum Peter Spellos Chris De Christopher
Brad Plympton
 Don Keehed Eric Acosta 
Jessica 'Tess' Melissa Moore 
Sergeant Phyllis Shawlee Toni Naples 
Dr. Ed Newton Mike ElliottForrest J Ackerman 
Candy Shayne Bridget Carney 
Moving Man
 Bob Sheridan 
Messenger
 James B. Rogers 
Director / Principal Mazlo Jim Wynorski 
Gary Jardine David SummersCharlie Solomon 
Kelly Rikki RayJasmine Waltz 
Dr. Carl Reinhardt Don MargolinJohn Callahan
Shannon Hastings Leena HuffAmy Holt
NeilJoe Johnson 
David ContantRigg Kennedy 
Mary
Jean Vargas 
Mrs. Annette DevereauxAnna Patton 
Mr. DevereauxHoward Purgason 
CarpenterPam Canzano 
Paper BoyFrancis Menendez 
Pam 
Mrs. BatesJennifer 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 BerryBarbii 
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 Fury 
Hospital Orderly Bob Ivy 
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

References

Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Six Decades of Schlock: The Magical Career of Roger Corman. Paste. Jim. Vorel. 26 June 2016. February 4, 2017.
  2. Web site: More Corman Classics Come Home: Full Specs on Slumber Party Massacre Collection and The Evil / Twice Dead Double Feature Disc. Dread Central. Steve. Barton. August 27, 2010. December 27, 2016.
  3. Web site: Slumber Party Massacre / Slumber Party Massacre II. Amazon. 22 July 2003. February 4, 2017.
  4. Book: Slumber Party Massacre III DVD. 6305976430.
  5. Web site: The Slumber Party Massacre Collection. Mondo-Digital. February 4, 2017.
  6. Web site: The Slumber Party Massacre Blu-ray. Blu-ray.com. January 30, 2017.
  7. Web site: Slumber Party Massacre II / Slumber Party Massacre III Blu-ray. Blu-ray.com. January 31, 2017.
  8. Book: Sorority House Massacre DVD. 6305976449.
  9. Web site: Sorority House Massacre Blu-ray: Limited Edition - 1,200 copies. Blu-ray.com. February 4, 2017.
  10. Web site: Sorority House Massacre II Blu-ray. Blu-ray.com. December 26, 2016.
  11. Web site: Interview with Director Jim Wynorski - Retro Slashers . www.retroslashers.net . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071022122748/http://www.retroslashers.net/interviewwynorski.htm . 22 October 2007 . dead.
  12. Web site: Sorority House Massacre II (1990). 31 January 2016.
  13. Timothy Shary; Generation Multiplex: The Image of Youth in American Cinema Since 1980 - 360
  14. Web site: "Sorority House Massacre": Norman Reedus Producing a TV Series Adaptation of the '80s Slasher. November 11, 2020. 2020-11-13. Bloody Disgusting. Squires. John.
  15. Web site: Utopia Originals Launches, Teams With Norman Reedus' bigbaldhead Productions And Shout! Studios For 'Sorority House Massacre' TV Series. November 11, 2020. 2020-11-13. Deadline. Ramos. Dino-Ray. https://archive.today/20201113122137/https://deadline.com/2020/11/utopia-originals-robert-schwartman-norman-reedus-bigbaldhead-productions-shout-studios-sorority-house-massacre-tv-series-1234612578/. 13 November 2020.