Halloween is coming and everyone's getting ready! There's plenty of fun to be had wIth costumes and this year there's a new take on those scary slashers!
Family Slashers: A New Sitcom
Instagram user THE MERKINS created a fun video imagining what would happen if those iconic horror villains from famous franchises were in a sitcom! This '80s-style sitcom intro called "Family Slashers" brings together those well known characters in an unexpected way!
They're showing us that even those characters we fear the most can be humorous! We see how well these killer characters can fit into that retro sitcom world. It all begins with the title of "Family Slashers," making this something a little like Full House but, way more exciting!
- We see Ghostface making a funny strangling scene.
- There's even Leatherface cleaning his chainsaw and looking at the camera, as if smiling!
- Finally the whole crew gets together! Ghostface, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, Pennywise, and Michael Myers all make an appearance!
The Power Of Re-Imagining Slasher Icons
There is an element to Halloween that is super special, everyone gets to imagine what they want to be. Some fans like getting to dress up as some iconic characters in the horror world. And that includes making parodies. They've even reimagined these icons from before as some Baywatch-like life guards. While those horror movie characters give us chills! They often bring a special brand of humor. Even the Scream series which showcases Ghostface, includes scenes with comedy! Ghostface isn't all about fear and murder!
The '80s is when we get the biggest names and a big period for those who love this era of slasher films! While many would think it's bizarre, what's so interesting is these horror movie icons have appeared in various shows or have been included in hilarious parodies. They have such great flexibility. Even getting to appear on TV shows might not be far-fetched and what makes these icons memorable? They appear in well known parodies, for example, Scary Movie had those famous faces like Ghostface and Jigsaw!
Understanding The Power Of Slashers
Many times in the horror genre we find stories where there's some supernatural force, where the main enemy isn't necessarily a normal person but some crazy being! These villains and killers who tend to end up getting taken down are the highlights of a great story! Those in horror films. Have to use their intelligence to figure out some weakness or special detail that the villains have!
- They tease Pennywise to death!
- Those who have watched Friday the 13th know how those heroes use Jason's size against him!
Those iconic characters even make it into shows and have silly moments and their unique attributes. They're not invincible. What makes those who appear in shows like Scream so compelling? Well, their vulnerabilities make those moments even more real and powerful. THE MERKINS' short video shows us what would happen with these slasher movie villains if you put them in a family show.
The Family Slashers Cast
For fans who love those iconic slasher films, THE MERKINS' video is a tribute to all of those films from decades ago. A throwback of sorts, Ghostface might not just show up in the movie series called Scream.
- Scream has a long and iconic series beginning with Wes Craven's direction in the original 1996 release.
- Friday the 13th and the infamous Jason Voorhees who shows up in some amazing series!
- Freddy Krueger brings A Nightmare on Elm Street (directed by Wes Craven back in 1984, for a killer new look in this special tribute.
- Leatherface made it into The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (created by Tobe Hooper back in 1974) has another showing.
- Pennywise might haunt your dreams but made it to IT (created by Stephen King back in 1986)
- Finally there's Michael Myers, the iconic star of Halloween.
These are not your ordinary shows or characters. These were stories that redefined and brought excitement into those early years of horror films! THE MERKINS' creation may not have a real sequel but could launch other such fan-based creations! It showcases the remarkable creativity and impact that those special Halloween stories made over time. It could even spark something completely new, adding a humorous yet gripping approach to horror Movies. For now, fans who are going to be in the Halloween mood, you can enjoy all of your costumes in a new way and maybe enjoy what seems to be a funny retelling of some famous movies!
