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‘Night of the Reaper’: A VHS Horror Unfolds

9/20/2025

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Story summary

"Night of the Reaper," directed by Brandon Christensen, stars Jessica Clement and Summer H. Howell.
Set in the early 1980s, it features camcorders and VHS tapes as central plot devices.
Main character Deena, portrayed by Clement, experiences rising terror while babysitting the sheriff's son.
Sheriff Arnold discovers clues connecting past and present crimes, enriching the story.
The film combines horror and mystery, influenced by found-footage and slasher genres, streaming on Shudder from September 19, 2025.

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Story summary

"Night of the Reaper," directed by Brandon Christensen, stars Jessica Clement and Summer H. Howell.
Set in the early 1980s, it features camcorders and VHS tapes as central plot devices.
Main character Deena, portrayed by Clement, experiences rising terror while babysitting the sheriff's son.
Sheriff Arnold discovers clues connecting past and present crimes, enriching the story.
The film combines horror and mystery, influenced by found-footage and slasher genres, streaming on Shudder from September 19, 2025.