Evil Laugh
A group of medical students take a weekend to fix up an old house where a mass murder occurred 10 years earlier.
Why it matters
A low-budget slasher nestled in the mid-’80s California grindhouse scene, Evil Laugh offers a glimpse at the era’s DIY horror spirit—even if it never quite escapes its derivative roots.
- Early directing effort from Dominick Brascia, connecting directly to the Friday the 13th franchise’s shadow
- Classic slasher setup with medical students, a haunted house, and a mass murder backstory—perfect for fans of retro teen terror
- Practical effects and kills are serviceable but lack the polish of contemporaries; lean in for atmosphere over innovation
- Appeals to completists and those fascinated by the fringe of ’80s slasher output rather than the cream of the crop
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
