The Massacre films are three interconnected series of slasher films executive-produced by Roger Corman: the Slumber Party Massacre series (1982–1990), the Sorority House Massacre series (1986–1990) and the Cheerleader Massacre series (2003–2011), distributed by New World Pictures and New Concorde. The series also features the standalone film Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre (2015), and the reboot film Slumber Party Massacre (2021).
All three of the original Slumber Party Massacre films, and the first Sorority House Massacre film, were given limited theatrical releases, while Sorority House Massacre II and III, and both Cheerleader Massacre films were released direct-to-video, and the 2021 reboot released to the Syfy network. The franchise is notable for being primarily directed by women, who direct every Slumber Party Massacre film and the first Sorority House Massacre film.
Background The title Massacre Collection was utilized in the marketing of the DVD releases of the films, and was not a part of their theatrical or initial home video releases. The films, the first six of which were each produced by Roger Corman, were marketed as an analogous series based on their related content as well as the inclusion of "massacre" in their respective titles.
The Slumber Party Massacre series has the distinction of being the first horror film series in history whose films were exclusively written and directed by women, in addition to the first spin-off film forming the Sorority House Massacre sub-series.
Film series Slumber Party Massacre series Year Title Director Massacre Collection release Date Format 1982 The Slumber Party Massacre Amy Holden Jones September 17, 2002July 22, 2003 Standalone DVDDouble feature DVD1987 Slumber Party Massacre II Deborah Brock 1990 Slumber Party Massacre III Sally Mattison September 17, 2002Standalone DVD 2021 Slumber Party Massacre Danishka Esterhazy October 16, 2021 Syfy Between 2000 and 2003, the first two films were each released twice on DVD by New Concorde, while the third film was released once. These releases featured the Massacre Collection banner. In 2010, all three of the Slumber Party Massacre films were released as a triple feature DVD by Shout! Factory as part of the company's Roger Corman's Cult Classics DVD series.
Shout! Factory released The Slumber Party Massacre on Blu-ray for the first time in March 2014, and on January 17, 2017, Slumber Party Massacre II and III were released as a double feature Blu-ray, also by Shout! Factory. None of these releases featured the Massacre Collection epithet that the New Concorde DVD releases had.
Shout! Factory released a limited edition of the first film on Blu-ray in January 2020, featuring new extras and a steelbook.
A remake, directed by Danishka Esterhazy and simply titled Slumber Party Massacre, premiered on Syfy in 2021.
Sorority House Massacre series Year Title Director Massacre Collection release Date Format 1986 Sorority House Massacre Carol Frank September 17, 2002July 22, 2003June 22, 2004 Standalone DVDDouble feature DVD 1990 Sorority House Massacre II Jim Wynorski Sorority House Massacre III: Hard to Die N/A Sorority House Massacre: The Final Exam N/A N/A Between 2000 and 2004, like the Slumber Party Massacre series, New Concorde released the first two films twice on DVD, while the third film was released once. Sorority House Massacre was released on Blu-ray for the first time on November 3, 2014, by Scorpion Releasing. This release was limited to 1,200 copies. As of February 2025, Sorority House Massacre II and III have not been given a Blu-ray release.
As a result of the DVD release success, fourth Sorority House Massacre film began production in 2001 and wrapped principal photography in February 2002, subtitled Final Exam in August. The film was scheduled for release in 2007 on DVD under a new title, The Legacy, but Roger Corman's Concorde Pictures closed up shop and the film was never released. In March 2015, Jim Wynorski released a poster for the film on his official Facebook page with the title Sorority House Massacre: The Final Exam; of February 2025, it is unknown as to whether or not the film will ever be released, although Sam Phillips reprised her role from the film in Cheerleader Massacre, a direct sequel to The Slumber Party Massacre.
Cheerleader Massacre series Year Title Director Massacre Collection release Date Format 2003 Cheerleader Massacre Jim Wynorski N/A N/A 2011 Cheerleader Massacre 2 Brad Rushing The film Cheerleader Massacre, directed by Jim Wynorski, is a semi-direct sequel to the first Slumber Party Massacre film, which itself was followed by a stand-alone sequel titled Cheerleader Massacre 2, directed by Brad Rushing.Timothy Shary; Generation Multiplex: The Image of Youth in American Cinema Since 1980 - 360 Cheerleader Massacre was released on DVD in 2003, while Cheerleader Massacre 2 has not been given a release in the United States. As of February 2025, neither film has been given a Blu-ray release.
Stand-alone films In 2015, Jim Wynorski directed a spin-off of the series, titled Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre.
Other media A television series based on the Sorority House Massacre sub-series is in the works by Norman Reedus.
Cast and characters This table shows the principal characters and the actors who have portrayed them throughout the franchise. A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's presence in the film has not yet been announced. A indicates a cameo appearance. A indicates an appearance in onscreen photographs only. A indicates an appearance in archival footage only. A indicates an uncredited role. A indicates a voice-only role. A indicates a younger version of the role. Character Slumber Party Massacre Sorority House Massacre Cheerleader Massacre Prison Massacre Massacre Massacre II Massacre III Massacre Massacre Massacre II Massacre III Massacre Massacre 2 Russ Thorn Michael Villella Atanas Ilitch Rob van Vuuren colspan="2" Trish Devereaux Michele Michaels Schelaine Bennett colspan="2" Valerie Bates Robin Stille Cindy Eilbacher colspan="2" Courtney Bates Jennifer Meyers Crystal Bernard colspan="2" Kim Clarke Debra Deliso Reem Koussa colspan="2" Diane Gina Mari Brandi Burkett Larissa Crafford-Lazarus Lindsay Taylor Jackie Cassidy Andree Honore Keely Christian Jane de Wet Debra Dare Linda Dawn Grant Brinke Stevens Wendy Martel Gail Harris Brinke Stevens Coach Rachel Jana Pamela Roylance colspan="2" John Raden Minor Jim Boyce Vinnie Bilancio Oscar de la Rosa Pizza Boy / Pizza Girl Aaron Lipstadt Marta Kober Jeff David Millbern Scott Westmoreland Orville Ketchum Peter Spellos Chris De Christopher Brad Plympton Don Keehed Eric Acosta Jessica 'Tess' Melissa Moore Sergeant Phyllis Shawlee Toni Naples Dr. Ed Newton Mike Elliott Forrest J Ackerman Candy Shayne Bridget Carney Moving Man Bob Sheridan Messenger James B. Rogers Director / Principal Mazlo Jim Wynorski Gary Jardine David Summers Charlie Solomon Kelly Rikki Ray Jasmine Waltz Dr. Carl Reinhardt Don Margolin John Callahan Shannon Hastings Leena Huff Amy Holt Neil Joe Johnson David Contant Rigg Kennedy Mary Jean Vargas Mrs. Annette Devereaux Anna Patton Mr. Devereaux Howard Purgason Carpenter Pam Canzano Paper Boy Francis Menendez Pam Mrs. Bates Jennifer Rhodes Officer Kreuger Michael Delano Patrick Fahey Officer Voorhies Hamilton Mitchell Bob Moore Amy Kimberly McArthur Sheila Barrington Juliette Cummins Matt Arbicost Patrick Lowe Sally Burns Heidi Kozak T.J. Joel Hoffman Car Driver Marshall LaPlante Mr. Damnkids Don Daniel Lieutenant Mike Block Garon Grigsby Jürgen Baum Serafin Falcon Sarah Mason Devon Jenkin Pamela Ross Skye McDonald Suzanne "Susie" Maria Claire Ivory Berry Barbii Tom David Kriegel Geoff Wilson Deputy Frank Barnes David Lawrence Roddy Jessup Ken Brittain Frye Morgan M.K. Harris Duncan David Greenlee Janine Hope Marie Carlton Maria Maria Ford Juliette Lulu Wilson Detective Davis Alexander Falk Officer O'Reilly Wayne Grace The Weirdo Yan Birch Uncle Billy Ron Smith Dana Devereaux Hannah Gonera Maeve Frances Sholto-Douglas Breanie Alex McGregor Alix Mila Rayne Ashley Reze-Tiana Wessels Kay Thorn Jennifer Steyn John Raden Minor Jr. Michael Lawrence Potter Chad Arthur Falko Sean Nathan Castle Matt Eden Classens Guy #1 Richard White Guy #2 Braeden Buys Dave Contant Jr. Richard Wright-Firth Laura 'Beth' Henkel Angela O'Neill Sara Kova Cindy Susan Bollman Angel Monroe Larry Bronkowski Axel Roberts Domonic Muir Tracy Nicole Rio Bobby Henkel John C. Russell Andy Marcus Vaughter Craig Joe Nassi Mrs. Lawrence Mary Anne Dr. Lindsey Gillian Frank Technician Joseph Mansier Detective Gilbert Fitzhough Huston Nurse Marsha Carter Professor Maureen Hawkes Night Orderly Alan Eugster Teacher Phyllis Frank Steve Thomas R. Mustin Shop Owner Ray Spinka Gas Station Woman Hammer U-Hauler Todd Darling U-Helper Jon Hofferman Laura Hillary Hollingsworth Cathy Aimee Brooks Janet Kara Joy Mother Shirley Aldrige Father Scott Martin Sorority Girl Sandy Fury Hospital Orderly Bob Ivy Kimberly Stacia Zhivago Janey Dana Bentley Cop in Rain Gunnar Johnson Bartender Eric Hoffman Abdul Carlo Jonzi Schmabdul Hassan Feffer Godfather Emil Rochelle Satana Shannon Wilsey Bouncer Alex Tabrizi Newscaster Kevin Tent Fifi Latour Carolet Girard Agent Eric Baum Helga Amelia Sheridan Husband Don Peterson Wife D. Mason Keener Cameraman Greg Lauoi Agent's Girlfriend Cirsten Weldon CD Girl Lucy Burnett Pedestrian Ronald V. Borst Ms. Hendricks Tamie Sheffield Parker Jameson Charity Rahmer Angela Caruso Erin Byron Buzzy Lunk Johnson Sheriff Murdock E. Eddie Edwards Officer Phillips Samantha Phillips Deputy Adams GiGi Erneta Tammy Rae Diana Espin Debbie Nikki Fritz Ryan Tylo Tyler Mark Brad Beck Shelley Summer Williams Detective DeMarco Melissa Brasselle Dina Julie Corgill Berman Steve Mitchell Deputy Rob Sanchez Jeremiah McPherson John Colton Kimble James H. Foster Ambulance Driver Jesse Miller Miss Connolly Sarah Baker Marissa Ashley Blanco Buzzy's First Flashback Girl Julie K. Smith Buzzy's Second Flashback Girl Regina Russell Buzzy's Third Flashback Girl Dana Pine Anna Julia Lehman Janice Michele Boyd Sonya Kari Ruth Lisa Jaclyn Kerhulas Victoria Ashley D. Walsh Hector B.D. Friedman Emily Tricia Hoffman Nikki Kimmy Matich Monica Laura Niles Jimmy Kyle Kinane Helen Tanaya Nicole Lindsay Hamilton Jennifer Titus Cliff Russ Taylor Ben Michael Addison Jared Edward Canossa Shawn Brian Kubach Sheriff Jim Colson Robert Donavan Anna's Father Peter James Erica Cathea Walters Casey Audra Griffis Patty Carly Banks Karen Zoe Britton Wendy Brooke Barnes Darren Scott Rosa Hard Hat Lou Houchin Dick Dave McFarland Bloody Woman Jenae Altschwager Mandy Sabrina Maahs Mr. Gannon Sean Quinn Deputy Moore Billy Ray Orme Honey Dominique Swain Detective Kendra Patterson Traci Lords Michelle Alika Christine Nguyen Anita Conners Cindy Lucas Samantha Pines Tabitha Marie Detective Adam Corey Landis White-Haired Bandit John Archer Lundgren Sam Steve Goldenberg Fred Robert Hummel
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External links The Massacre Collection at IMDb The Old Hockstatter Place, fansite