In today's horror films, there's something that a lot of film-makers get wrong; they forget who their target audience is. But this is something that doesn't happen with Dave Kerr's "Curse of the Slasher Nurse." From start to finish; it knows whose watching and plays along with interactions and situations that we've all experienced. From riding in cars with friends, to trying to hook-up with pretty girls, there's a situation or character in Curse that resonates with all of us. And that's why Curse of the Slasher Nurse works.
From the opening scene, it's clear that Curse of the Slasher Nurse is an old-school horror film. A film that calls back to horror classics such as Friday the 13th and the Evil Dead, but also knows that modern day films such as Scream exist. The titular killer is played by Kea Raines; a woman who not only knows her way around a knife, but a woman who has been creating special effects, macabre costumes, and engaging in gore-fueled fun for most of her life. She brings a presence to the film that mirrors that of horror icons such as Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees. When she shows up, expect someone to die.
But blood and guts aren't the only thing that make a horror movie work. Finding a cast that works together can often make or break a film and that's why it's important to note that Dave Kerr brought together people who not only know, but respect one another. It's this fact that allow characters such as Josh, Travis, Eric, Andrea, Aeron, and Amber to not only work, but feel believable. For a group of people with little to no acting experience, everyone brings 100% effort and it shows in the final product. And let's not forget the comedy; you'll find yourself laughing just about anytime Josh makes his way on-screen and it's hard to forget Biscuits and Gravy.
The Curse of the Slasher Nurse is what horror films used to be and what we all hope they'll become again one day. From the fantastic job the children actors did to the time and dedication that this year-long production took to complete. It's proof that you don't need six-digits to make an enjoyable horror film. If anything's true, it's that the entire indie horror community would benefit from another Dave Kerr and company production. That is, if the Slasher Nurse doesn't get you first.
