Film

Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama

Name: Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Released: 1988
Cast: Linnea Quigley, Andras Jones, Robin Stille, Hal Havins, Brinke Stevens

Fantasy

A gloriously silly 1988 horror-comedy about sorority pledges who accidentally summon a demonic imp at a bowling alley. It's trashy, affectionate, and stuffed with practical effects and genuine laughs. Perfect for anyone who thinks horror works best when it refuses to take itself seriously and knows exactly what it is.

TMDb rating

2.4

Should you watch it?

Watch it if you love gleefully cheap 1980s horror-comedy where the gore, the nudity and the sheer nerve are all turned up to eleven and the filmmakers clearly know they're having a ridiculous time.

Skip it if you need tight plotting or convincing acting, since the performances are broad, the jokes land unevenly, and the low budget shows in nearly every scene.

What it asks of you: Eighty minutes long and fast to move, it asks for a loose, forgiving attention rather than focus, and it stays bluntly silly from start to finish.

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Night of the Demons1988

Released the same year, equally unashamed about mixing sex appeal with demon possession. It's got better cinematography, genuine scares alongside the camp, and a real sense of dread underneath the fun.

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The Monster Squad1987

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But It's PG-13 and aimed at a younger audience, so it's gentler overall. Less of the exploitation element, more heart than you might be looking for.

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