In the early 80s, the slasher (profitable sub-genre of horror cinema) experienced its golden age with the Friday the 13th series (Sean S. Cunningham), the uneven sequels to Halloween (initiated by John Carpenter in 1978) and many awkward films like Maniac by William Lustig, Murders on Valentine's Day (George Mihalka, 1981), The House of Sorority Row (Mark Rosman, 1982).
Chain Killings x Agatha Christie
Made in 1983, Sweet Sixteen naturally takes the route of mass murder with a dash of Agatha Christie-style mystery. Announced as a Blu-Ray/DVD combo on June 15 from Rimini Editions, the film will be available in English stereo and French mono with French subtitles, in 1.78 aspect ratio. Included is a 20-page booklet, A Brief History of Slasher, designed by Marc Toullec.
