Nightmare at Shadow Woods

Nightmare at Shadow Woods

John Grissmer

(1987)

Twins Todd and Terry seem like sweet boys -- that is, until one of them takes an axe to the face of a fellow patron at the local drive-in.

Cast

Louise Lasser
Maddy: Louise Lasser
Mark Soper
Todd / Terry: Mark Soper
Marianne Kanter
Dr. Berman: Marianne Kanter
Julie Gordon
Karen: Julie Gordon
Louise Lasser
Maddy: Louise Lasser
Mark Soper
Todd / Terry: Mark Soper
Marianne Kanter
Dr. Berman: Marianne Kanter
Julie Gordon
Karen: Julie Gordon
Jayne Bentzen
Julie: Jayne Bentzen

Crew

Production AssistantChuck Gramling
Associate ProducerBonnie Leslie
Original Music ComposerRichard Einhorn
ProducerMarianne Kanter
First Assistant CameraEric Swanek

Overview and Horror Legacy

A regional slasher tied to the Blood Rage identity, often resurfacing under alternate titles in home video circulation. It has developed cult recognition among collectors of mislabeled and rebranded 80s horror releases. Its identity is inseparable from its distribution confusion.

Collector Market and Memorabilia

Collectors are drawn to its dual-identity history and its brutal slasher kills that gained notoriety through VHS circulation. The film’s Florida-set atmosphere and raw practical effects give it strong grindhouse appeal. Its alternate titling history makes it a standout curiosity in slasher collecting.

Cult Status

Directed by John Grissmer, it was produced in the mid-80s exploitation slasher wave. It circulated under multiple titles depending on region, leading to long-standing catalog confusion.

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