本片是关于砍杀类电影历史的记录片。片中包含对优秀演员、导演、制片人、特效师、音乐等人的采访，其中很多人堪称是本类电影的创始人。本片是基于Adam Rockoff的同名小说改编拍摄。
Plot Summary:This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with "Halloween," "Friday the 13th," and "Prom Night." The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, "Nightmare on Elm Street" revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when "Scream" brings humor and TV stars into the mix. Although some criticize the genre as misogynistic (Siskel and Ebert), most of the talking heads celebrate the films: as long as there are teenagers, there will be slasher films, says one.
