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Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

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2006 | 91 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Grindhouse, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The next great psycho horror 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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $69K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 60K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Scott Glosserman

  • Nathan BaeselLeslie Vernon
  • Angela GoethalsTaylor Gentry
  • Robert EnglundDoc Halloran
  • Scott WilsonEugene
  • Zelda RubinsteinMrs. Collinwood
  • Bridgett NewtonJamie
  • Kate MinerKelly
  • Ben PaceDoug
  • Britain SpellingsTodd
  • Hart TurnerShane