“It will scare you to pieces.”
The old Bacon family slaughterhouse has been abandoned for years but when developers try to lay claim to the property they soon learn that some places are better left alone. What begins as a simple land dispute quickly turns deadly as bodies begin to pile up around the forgotten meatpacking plant.
Released in 1987 at the height of the slasher boom, Slaughterhouse was just one of many masked killers and body-count movies vying for space on the shelves of video stores. Never a household name, it developed a devoted following among horror fans who loved the rural setting, practical gore effects and over-the-top villain.
That villain is Buddy Bacon, a towering mountain of a man whose sheer size makes him one of the most intimidating slashers of the VHS era. Unlike supernatural killers who refuse to die, Buddy feels frighteningly real. Every appearance carries the sense that someone is about to have a very bad day.
What keeps Slaughterhouse alive among cult horror fans is its commitment to doing exactly what a late-’80s slasher should do. The abandoned slaughterhouse provides a creepy backdrop, the kills are suitably bloody, and the film never pretends to be anything other than a fun, gritty horror ride.
Perfect for fans of backwoods slashers, forgotten VHS gems, and practical-effects horror. Watch Slaughterhouse on Amazon and discover why Buddy Bacon remains one of horror’s most underrated killers.
Slaughterhouse (1987)
A forgotten slasher favorite featuring Buddy Bacon, one of the most intimidating killers of the VHS era.
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Title: Slaughterhouse
Year: 1987
Director: Rick Roessler
Runtime: 85 minutes
Rating: R
Tagline: “It will scare you to pieces.”
Studio / Distribution: American Independent Productions
Cast: Joe B. Barton, Don Barrett, Sherry Leigh, Jeff Grossi, Liz Borden
Fun Fact: Joe B. Barton, who played Buddy Bacon, was a former football player. His natural size and imposing frame helped create one of the most physically intimidating killers of the entire slasher era.
Extra Trivia: Despite the title, much of the action takes place around the abandoned slaughterhouse rather than inside it. The rundown property and surrounding farmland help give the movie its unique backwoods atmosphere.
Legacy: Slaughterhouse never became a mainstream horror hit, but VHS rentals helped build a loyal cult following. Today it remains a favorite among fans who enjoy uncovering forgotten slashers from the golden age of video stores.
“Buddy Bacon doesn’t need a mask to be terrifying.”
⏪ Rewind or ⏩ Fast Forward?
Rewind: Essential for fans of forgotten slashers, rural horror, and practical gore effects. If you enjoy digging through the dark corners of VHS horror history, Slaughterhouse deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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