Lost After Dark
A group of teens sneak out of their high school dance to cruise around and have some unsupervised fun. When their car runs out of gas on a deserted road, they discover an old farmhouse and the cannibal killer living inside.
Why it matters
A late-night rural nightmare that blends slasher thrills with cannibal horror, Lost After Dark taps into classic ’80s teen terror with a modern grime.
- Lean, mean, and steeped in isolated atmosphere—this one nails the “no escape” vibe of backwoods horror staples like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
- Practical gore effects serve up visceral brutality without leaning on digital gloss.
- Perfect for fans of gritty, no-frills slashers who want their scares raw and relentless, not arty or abstract.
- The teenage cast hits familiar archetypes but grounds them well enough to keep tension tight and stakes clear.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
85
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
Slasher
