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Retro Slasher 'Night of the Reaper' Premieres on Shudder

9/18/2025

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"Night of the Reaper," a slasher film directed by Brandon Christensen, premieres on Shudder on September 19, 2025.
The film stars Jessica Clement as Deena and Summer H. Howell as Carrie, set in the 1980s.
Deena takes a babysitting job after the previous sitter's murder, leading to a cat-and-mouse game with a killer.
Early reviews are positive, with three out of four critics praising its retro horror elements.
Christensen's previous films received mixed reviews, but this film shows promise.

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Story summary

"Night of the Reaper," a slasher film directed by Brandon Christensen, premieres on Shudder on September 19, 2025.
The film stars Jessica Clement as Deena and Summer H. Howell as Carrie, set in the 1980s.
Deena takes a babysitting job after the previous sitter's murder, leading to a cat-and-mouse game with a killer.
Early reviews are positive, with three out of four critics praising its retro horror elements.
Christensen's previous films received mixed reviews, but this film shows promise.