Last Updated on August 26, 2025 by FANGORIA Staff
The team behind the critically acclaimed In Search of Darkness documentary series and the Rondo Hatton Award-winning Aliens Expanded, are back with another exploration of the horror genre with Slasher Trash, a deep dive into the dark waters of the slasher-film genre of the late 1970s and 1980s, celebrating their over-the-top villains, fearless storytelling, and unending gore – and we've got the exclusive trailer to feast your eyes on today.
Written and directed by Michael Gingold, produced by Daniel Richardson and executive produced by Gareth ‘Slasher Trash’ Morgan, creator of the Slasher Trash Facebook community of 200,000 devoted followers, Slasher Trash is a 4 hour+ deep dive on the genre, featuring clips and commentary from the film’s creators, contemporary filmmakers and experts in the field, as well as introducing viewers to cult favorites, hidden gems, and the niche and obscure films you’ve never heard of.
Here's what Gingold has to say of what drew him to the project:
“When I was growing up in the 1980s, slasher movies were everywhere, both in theaters and on the burgeoning VHS scene, offering gruesome terrors and cheap thrills of every kind. They continue to be enjoyed by countless fans today, and to influence many modern filmmakers. Slasher Trash is a celebration of these no-holds-barred horror films, one that aims to satisfy die-hard fans while drawing new devotees into this dark world of maniacal murderers and over-the-top mayhem. Get ready for some seriously deep cuts!”
Morgan adds:
“I’m a lifelong devoted slasher fan who poured my obsession into building a Facebook page in 2017, where I could relentlessly riff on the good, the bad, and the trashy. Slasher Trash has since gone on to amass almost 200,000 followers, who share my love for everything stalk-and-slash related. I’m also super passionate about supporting independent filmmakers, having served as executive producer on a score of indie slasher films.”
Grabbing yourself a copy of Slasher Trash can get you a numbered Blu-ray with slipcase & booklet, Slasher Trash movie poster, movie checklist, a certificate of contribution, your name immortalized in the credits alongside horror legends and more. The bloody doc is available for pre-order from July 24th through August 14th exclusively at the official Slasher Trash site.
