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A masked vigilante delivers brutal justice with a nail gun on the Texas backroads.

NAIL GUN MASSACRE

Forget about that guy with the chainsaw. And start worrying about the deranged Nail Gun Killer!

1985 · 1h 25m · NR · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

After a young girl is gang raped by a crew of construction workers, someone starts killing off members of the group with a nail gun.

Quick Answer

What is Nail Gun Massacre about?

Nail Gun Massacre is a 1985 American horror-thriller directed by Bill Leslie and Terry Lofton about a masked killer seeking revenge against a group of construction workers using a nail gun.

Programmer's Pick

If you ever wondered what happens when a slasher trades the kitchen knife for a power tool, this nails it—literally. Nail Gun Massacre is a no-frills slice of grindhouse vengeance with just enough dark humor to keep the blood from drying. Come for the DIY justice, stay for the Texas oddballs.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Nail Gun Massacre opens in rural east Texas, where construction workers commit a horrific crime against Linda Jenkins. Months later, a mysterious figure clad in camouflage and a motorcycle helmet begins methodically hunting down those responsible, using a nail gun as their weapon of choice. As the bodies pile up, the local sheriff and Doc, the town coroner, struggle to connect the dots amid a rash of bizarre and gruesome murders. The film balances its slasher mechanics with a gritty, small-town atmosphere, blending elements of revenge and dark comedy while the town’s residents grow increasingly uneasy. Expect a mix of sleazy hillbilly horror, inventive kills, and an unabashedly low-budget approach.

Details & Specs

Directors
Bill Leslie, Terry Lofton
Writer
Terry Lofton
Release
1985
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Carnage, Texas Nailgun Massacre, The Nail Gun Massacre (original title)

Why This Matters

Shot on a shoestring budget in the Dallas area using local locations, this regional slasher film bypassed theaters for a direct-to-video release and gradually built a cult following through multiple home video editions.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Bill Leslie +1 more Writer: Terry Lofton

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Why Cult

Nail Gun Kills

The film's masked killer dispatches victims with a nail gun, resulting in some of the most bizarre and inventive deaths in 80s horror.

Rape and Revenge Angle

This is a gritty entry in the rape-revenge subgenre, centering its plot on brutal payback against a group of rapists.

Hillbilly Horror Vibe

Set in rural east Texas, the film delivers a backwoods slasher experience with eccentric locals and a rustic setting.

Dark Comedy Undertones

Amid the carnage, the film employs a streak of dark humor that sets it apart from more self-serious slashers.

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Threat File

Trigger

Gang rape of Linda Jenkins

Threat

Masked vigilante with a nail gun

Effect

Murders of the perpetrators and bystanders

Setting

Rural east Texas, construction sites, local homes

Questions from the Vault

When was Nail Gun Massacre released? +

Nail Gun Massacre was released in 1985.

Who directed Nail Gun Massacre? +

Nail Gun Massacre was directed by Bill Leslie and Terry Lofton.

How long is Nail Gun Massacre? +

Nail Gun Massacre has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Nail Gun Massacre? +

Nail Gun Massacre is a horror-thriller.

Where can I watch Nail Gun Massacre? +

You can watch Nail Gun Massacre on SassyFlix.

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