Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) movie poster

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

"Freddy, Jason, Michael. We All Need Someone To Look Up To."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 71% (RT: 76%, MC: 66) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Scott Glosserman
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (500 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
76%
Metacritic
66
Cast
Nathan Baesel as Leslie Vernon
Angela Goethals as Taylor Gentry
Robert Englund as Doc Halloran
Scott Wilson as Eugene
Zelda Rubinstein as Mrs. Collinwood
Kate Miner as Kelly
Ben Pace as Doug
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 500 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 71%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • The initial cut of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is a 2006 comedy, horror, thriller film directed by Scott Glosserman. 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. The film has been rated by 500 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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