‘THE REDWOOD MASSACRE’ is about five adventurous friends, visiting the legendary murder site of Redwood. It has all the hallmarks of being an exciting and thrilling camping weekend away.
They soon discover they’re not the only people in the mysterious location. The fun camping expedition soon turns into a nightmare as they are sadistically stalked by a mysterious unseen killer.
‘THE REDWOOD MASSACRE’ is a genre bending horror movie that plays with the rules and clichés of your typical slasher film.
My short time here at Horror Society has saw me review numerous horror flicks from various sub-genres but my favorite is easily the slasher. I love when I come across a new slasher that tries to tap into the 1980s slasher craze and give us a masked maniac with a bloodthirsty appetite that will only be curved with the blood of teens who are in the woods doing things they shouldn’t.
I am always on the lookout for a new slasher to check out and review but the last few days has not been a fruitful time for slashers.
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**Spoiler Alert**The film follows a group of twenty-somethings who head out into the woods for a little camping. The group consists of a young man, his new girlfriend, his ex-girlfriend, their mutual friend, and a guy one of the young girls likes. However, the spot they chose was once a spot where a Scottish man went crazy and butchered his family. This tale has been told for years and has now turned into a campfire tale.
The young man’s new girlfriend tells everyone the story and then they head off to bed. The next morning the guy’s girlfriend and friend awaken to find everyone missing. They go looking for them and run into a man wearing a rag sack mask and wielding sharp objects. The hunt is on as he stalks and kills everyone in his woods.**Spoiler Alert** So many modern slashers try to re-create the vibe and style of slashers from yesteryear. I fucking love it when it is done correctly.
However, it seems that we are in a current trend where filmmakers try to make slasher throwbacks. This is cool and all but sometimes I want a more modern take on the slasher sub-genre and The Redwood Massacre takes us there. This film did not follow a trend but attempts to set their own and succeeds!
The story for this one is a more modern take on the slasher story. Typically, we get a slasher story that follows someone that was wronged donning mask and murdering those that wronged them only to be unmasked at the end. We did not get that with this one. Instead, we get a dark back story that takes unsuspecting youths down a bloody path with no hint if the story we are told around the campfire is true or not. I really like that approach to the film. It gives the slasher fan something a little outside the ordinary.
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REDWOOD MASSACRE
In the realm of independent cinema, "The Redwood Massacre" stands as a pivotal moment. It marked a calculated risk that opened doors for future projects through newfound investment opportunities. After the mixed experiences with our first feature, "Attack of the Herbals," it became clear that support for our vision of producing affordable genre movies for a global audience was lacking.
Stepping up, we invested £30k of our own funds to prove the naysayers wrong. This gamble paid off as "Redwood Massacre" debuted in 2014. While constrained by a modest budget, the film proved that horror fans still appreciate a familiar formula. It showcased at notable film festivals, quietly becoming a sleeper hit for the distributor. Deals with RedBox & HULU followed, along with international recognition through limited theater releases and broadcasting.
In 2020, a sequel was born, featuring Hollywood's scream queen, Danielle Harris. The sequel premiered at the prestigious FRIGHTFEST horror festival. Looking back, I am grateful to the original cast for their time and dedication, essential in bringing this vision to life. Despite its financial limitations, "The Redwood Massacre" continues to gain strength, attracting new audiences yearly. The film not only unlocked doors but holds a special place in my heart, a testament to its lasting impact.
