NIGHT OF THE REAPER Trailer Brings Killer ‘80s Vibes To Shudder

Shudder has released a brand new trailer for Night of the Reaper. Arriving on the streamer next month, this is the latest from director Brandon Christensen, of Superhost fame, who is taking a stab at an ‘80s slasher movie this time. The new footage (in addition to the poster which you can check out below) offer up lots of nostalgic vibes. This seems like it’s going to be a welcome addition to the fall’s horror offerings for those who yearn for the heydays of the slasher craze. Check it out. 

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Yep, that looks like a slasher movie alright! For anyone who is a sucker for an ‘80s throwback, this seems to have it all. VHS tapes, babysitters, a killer in a mask, a creepy basement and a mystery that needs solving. And yes, a body count made up of largely unsuspecting young people. What more could one ask for? The official synopsis reads as follows: 

“In the heart of a quiet, 1980s suburb, college student Deena returns home and reluctantly takes on a last-minute babysitting job. That same night, the local sheriff receives a cryptic package that pulls him into a sinister scavenger hunt that sets off a game of cat and mouse with a dangerous killer. As the clues unravel, Deena finds herself ensnared in a nightmarish mystery that she may not survive.”

The cast includes Jessica Clement (