Good, but not enough action.

Rating: 6/10 (8 January 2005)

I know this is the original slasher, but I don't think it's the best. (My favourite is Friday the 13th.) After the initial murder, you're kept hanging for the next. At least two thirds is without any killing, although you get many creepy glimpses of Mike. While this was effective, I was anxious for him to do something. His escape was good. Then he stalks. Finally it's night time. Slash time. I could certainly see the influence on Friday the 13th & others. Like Jason, Mike is silent, strong & surprising. There is no passion involved. The victims were the standard horny teenagers, heroine & cute kids. I just wish the bodies hadn't all been crammed into the third act. A useful blueprint though. 6/10