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Results of the Final Challenge
First, I would like to thank V, our judge for reviewing these essays. :)
As I said before, only 3 out of the 6 contestant submitted them, and they are:
Essay A
The definitive '80s Slasher is Friday the 13th. Sure there were some that came before that helped to shape and mold the slasher genre, namely Black Christmas, Halloween and some may argue Psycho. But as far as a movie that would define the genre during the salad days of the 1980's, to me it would have to be Friday the 13th. From the initial setting of the tone with the counselors in the loft, it grabs ahold of you and won't let go. It kept you on the edge of your seat, looking at the screen between your fingers. You felt like you were with those counselors, that you were being stalked for the kill as well. The sexual morality aspect had also been done before, but never in such a manner. The kills...my goodness, the kills set the standard that many horror fans began to look for in their horror choices. The Kevin Bacon scene always comes to mind for me. Tom Savini's work as always provides a baseline to judge others that have followed. The reveal at the end was shocking and unexpected as well. These are some of the reasons that this movie inspired a generation of filmmakers.
Sure the franchise eventually became a parody of itself, but Betsy Palmer, and later her little boy, will always be near and dear to our dark little hearts.
V's Response
Fairly sound points. Could have been better though, like the points of Jason popping out of lake and the impact THAT had on audiences, Mrs Voorhees' sinister turn and her Psycho-like transformation...etc.
I give this one 03/05.
Essay A was written by Cactus!
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