Killers movie

Sometimes the scariest part of a horror movie isn't what's directly in front of the viewer, but rather what they don't see.

Where the original is campy and kitschy, the remake is a hardcore slasher film. While it ditches the laughable over-acting and low budget, it becomes more of a straightforward splatter fest with an even creepier Claus and gnarlier kills. Without going into spoiler territory, an author in a secluded cabin becomes part of a plot to commit the perfect murder. Horror movies inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe are nothing new, but a slasher film that casts Poe himself as an investigator is definitely an interesting twist. The twist is unexpected, but it's a practical answer when giving the film a rewatch, especially if the viewers happen to be well-read. It might be a TV movie, but it's one that's based on the true accounts of the John Wayne Gacy case. Of course, being repeatedly murdered isn't exactly what most characters would call a picnic, and the race against the clock is soon afoot. Similar to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the double identity of Norman Bates is something that has already been known for some decades now. The true horror of the story doesn't just come from the acts of evil that Mr. Hyde does, but rather that the benevolent Dr. Jekyll is committing them at the same time. Sometimes the art of misdirection can go a long way. Any large-bodied horror character can put on a mask, pick up something sharp, and give chase to a cast of characters, but something about the killer hiding in plain sight always goes the extra mile. Mixing whodunnits with shock and terror is typically a solid way to keep an audience invested until the credits roll, and Hollywood has been doing it for years.