The Slayer (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1982, The Slayer is a horror film directed by J.S. Cardone, running about 80 minutes. “She searched through the dark corridors of the unknown only to find ... The Slayer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Siblings, Eric & his surreal artist sister Kay, her doctor husband David, her sister-in-law Brooke along with pilot Marsh become stranded on a rugged isle face off against a supernatural beast drawn to Kay who dreams of its killings.
Who’s in it. The Slayer stars Sarah Kendall as Kay, Sarah Kendall as Kay, Frederick Flynn as Eric and Carol Kottenbrook as Brooke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Slayer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slayer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slayer tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slayer (1982)?
- In US, The Slayer is available to stream on Philo and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Slayer worth watching?
- The Slayer holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slayer?
- The Slayer stars Sarah Kendall, Sarah Kendall, Frederick Flynn, Carol Kottenbrook and Alan McRae.
- When was The Slayer released?
- The Slayer was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.