2001 Maniacs
On their way to Spring Break, college kids take a detour through an old Southern town. The people of Pleasant Valley insist the kids stay for their annual barbecue celebration... but instead of getting a taste of the old South, the old South gets a taste of them!
Why it matters
A bloody collision of redneck charm and splatterhouse mayhem that reboots Southern gothic horror with a gleeful, gory twist.
- Robert Englund’s devilish turn anchors a cast that balances camp and carnage with surprising panache.
- Practical effects and messy kills pay homage to grindhouse and slasher traditions without apology.
- Southern hospitality gets a sinister makeover, turning quaint Americana into a death trap dripping with dark humor.
- Ideal for fans of backwoods horror who appreciate a wicked sense of humor alongside their gore.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
29
Supernatural
80
Creature
36
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
28
Survival
83
