The Stalker

The '80s infamously gave rise to a niche sub-genre of the horror film vehicle, triggering a bloodbath of same-page slasher films that repurposed shared devices and motifs to an enduring effect. With "The Stalker," director John Giorgio gets into his time machine to pay homage to those historical tormentors in what becomes an engaging slab of horror moviemaking.

While Jason's iconic hockey mask from "Friday the 13th" doesn't make an appearance, nostalgically familiar point-of-view shots from the stalker's perspective feature en masse, along with a subterranean synthesizer score and a high gloss artifice cloned from the DNA of its influencers. Yet it's the central theme at the cold heart of "The Stalker" that most assures its transmissions of terror: Few thoughts are as unnerving as those of a predator who can't be stopped, and the characters caught in the sight lines of the film's namesake killer successfully project this with an over-the-top delivery that works.

For committed fans of horror films, "The Stalker" is prerequisite viewing. For all the rest of us, it's a guilty indulgence, and one that's queasy fun to submit to. - (Was this of use? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)

The Stalker is a campy throwback of a ride from the plot to the music and soundtrack. It's a kind of slasher movie (older 80s-ish?) that is well-paced, fun, and strictly what the movie poster promises. Bring out the popcorn and get ready for some stalking action.

This is unapologetically a low budget indie, but the acting and production value are solid and it has a simple old school vibe that is executed well! The boys do exceptionally well in roles that could have easily fallen into parody. It kept my attention the entire time and had some truly disturbing moments - definitely recommend it!

This film takes you on a ride, with unexpected twists and turns. The family's lives are turned upside down by a stalker with mysterious motives. They escape to a small town where the locals are just as creepy. The film features some beautiful shots - with great use of colour. Intense score and some intriguing performances from the cast.

A great indie thriller with solid performances. Everybody is a suspect and you just don't know whom you can trust. The parents' plight is relatable as someone stalks their family. The kids get a little lost in the dilemma but that's okay as the main focus is with the parents anyway and how they are going to deal with a stalker coming for their family. And fortunately the parents are very relatable. It definitely has twists and enough thrills to be entertaining.