The Dorm That Dripped Blood

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Overview

This derivative slasher clone is at least clever enough to lift its basic premise from one of the earliest slasher films on record, Black Christmas, setting the mayhem during a nearly-abandoned dormitory just prior to Christmas break. The few students who remain to clean up the grounds are quickly set upon by a faceless killer with everything from a drill to a pressure cooker, thus preventing the audience from having to endure the standard slasher character stereotypes virginal heroine, class clown, reclusive ...
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Overview

This derivative slasher clone is at least clever enough to lift its basic premise from one of the earliest slasher films on record, Black Christmas, setting the mayhem during a nearly-abandoned dormitory just prior to Christmas break. The few students who remain to clean up the grounds are quickly set upon by a faceless killer with everything from a drill to a pressure cooker, thus preventing the audience from having to endure the standard slasher character stereotypes virginal heroine, class clown, reclusive weirdo, etc. any longer than necessary. Painfully obvious red herrings abound, and the silly "twist" ending will probably leave viewers wondering if they missed the set-up. Look for Daphne Zuniga making a less-than-memorable film debut as a quickly-dispatched victim.
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Special Features

Audio commentary featuring directors Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter ; Interviews with composer Christopher Young and make-up fx creator Matthew Mungle ; Isolated music track ; Original theatrical trailers
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 4/26/2011
  • UPC: 654930312599
  • Original Release: 1982

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  • Source: Synapse Films
  • Region Code: 0
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Bonus DVD
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:28:00
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Sales rank: 15,731

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Laurie Lapinski Joanne
Stephen Sachs Craig
David Snow Brian
P. Holland Patti
Dennis Ely Bobby Lee
Daphne Zuniga Debbie
Jake Jones Bill
Robert Frederick Tim
Chris Morrill Jack
Woody Roll
Technical Credits
Stephen W. Carpenter Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Screenwriter
Jeffrey Obrow Director, Editor, Producer, Screenwriter
Samson Aslanian Production Manager
Stacey Giachino Screenwriter
Chris Hopkins Sound/Sound Designer
Christopher Young Score Composer
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- The Dorm That Dripped Blood
1. First Victim [5:56]
2. Planning [7:41]
3. Bludgeoned [3:53]
4. The Dorm [7:35]
5. Getting Worried [12:47]
6. Drill Attack [4:43]
7. Dinner Ruined [8:24]
8. Hearing Things [9:12]
9. On the Run [9:50]
10. The Truth [10:38]
11. Too Late [6:02]
12. Credits [1:10]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- The Dorm That Dripped Blood
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   Chapters
   Bonus
      "My First Score" - Featurette
      "My First Slasher" - Featurette
      Original "The Dorm That Dripped Blood" Theatrical Trailer
      Original "Pranks" Theatrical Trailer
   Setup
      English Mono
      Music Only 2.0 Mono
      Audio Commentary With Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter
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