Film

Girls Gone Dead

Name: Girls Gone Dead
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: 2012
Cast: Katie Peterson, Shea Stewart, Brandy Whitford, Caley Hayes, Ryan Keely

A horror-comedy about six ex-cheerleaders hunted by a masked killer wielding medieval weapons during their first college Spring Break. It commits fully to the absurdity of its premise—equal parts slasher tension and deliberately ridiculous kills—and knows exactly what kind of fun it's after. Made for viewers who enjoy their horror with a wink and their comedy with genuine bite.

TMDb rating

2.3

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