Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
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66 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Starring: Angela Goethals, Nathan Baesel, Zelda Rubinstein
  • Summary: The world's next great psych-slasher has given a documentary crew exclusive access to his life as he plans his reign of terror over the sleepy town of Glen Echo, all the while deconstructing the conventions and archetypes of the horror genre for them. (Anchor Bay Entertainment)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    80
    At its best, Behind the Mask offers some, um, cutting insights about mass-media blood lust and the cult of the serial killer, and in Baesel, who is by turns charming, manic and thoroughly scary, it has a gifted young actor who clearly relishes a role he can sink his pitchfork into.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Eric Campos
    80
    Fortunately, the filmmakers have quite a few clever tricks up their sleeves, bringing us a smart, refreshing an affectionate skewering of a celebrated genre.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Michael Ordona
    80
    Behind the Mask is original and weirdly delicious, and executed with gory aplomb.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    50
    Most of this is fairly predictable spoofing, and Englund is wasted as a psycho-hunting shrink clearly modeled after Donald Pleasence's character in "Halloween." But there are moments when the proceedings are unsettling and original.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
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  1. NickC.
    10
    One of the best horror films I have seen in a long time. Creative storyline and talented actors make this a movie you don't want to miss.
  2. KirklandM.
    10
    Just fantastic, and I am not even a big horror movie fan - great funny/scary movie!
  3. KateJ.
    10
    This movie way exceeded my expectations....really clever. It's funny and serious/scary at the same time. If you like horror films you have to see this.… Expand
  4. TTW107
    8
    This film is pure movie making genius. It does what Scream did for the genre but in a much more indie way. Should truly be a part of any horror fan's movie collection.… Expand

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