Skip to main content
Thriller Cult Classic

A weekend getaway turns nightmarish for two college friends deep in the woods.

SLASHED DREAMS

Terror stalks the forest!

1975 · 1h 14m · R · Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A couple on vacation in the woods is stalked by a pair of rapists.

▶ Watch Now My List

Quick Answer

What is Slashed Dreams about?

Slashed Dreams is a 1975 American thriller film directed by James Polakof about two college students who, while searching for a reclusive friend in the mountains, are assaulted by two rednecks.

Programmer's Pick

If you thought a little fresh air and campfires were harmless, Slashed Dreams begs to differ—this 'vacation gone wrong' is a reminder that not all hippies in the woods are welcoming. With a young Robert Englund in the cast and the classic 'cabin in the woods' setup, it’s a cautionary tale for the adventurous.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In Slashed Dreams, a young couple heads into the remote mountains on a seemingly innocent quest to reconnect with an old college friend who has chosen a life of isolation. What starts as a peaceful weekend getaway quickly takes a sinister turn as they cross paths with two violent locals. Set against the backdrop of the woods and a secluded cabin, the film draws on the tension of a vacation gone wrong, amplifying the isolation and vulnerability of its protagonists. This 1975 thriller leans into the dangers lurking just outside the comfortable boundaries of student life, exploring themes of trust, survival, and the unpredictability of human nature far from civilization.

Details & Specs

Director
James Polakof
Writers
James Polakof, James Keach, David Pritchard
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 14m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Thriller
Also Known As
Sunburst

Cast & Crew

View all →
Director: James Polakof Writers: James Polakof +2 more
Peter Hooten Peter Hooten Robert Kathrine Baumann Kathrine Baumann Jenny Anne Lockhart Anne Lockhart Tina Robert Englund Robert Englund Michael Sutherland Rudy Vallee Rudy Vallee Proprietor James Keach James Keach Levon DP David Pritchard Danker RR Randy Ralston The Pledge SM Susan McCormick Susan Peter Brown Peter Brown The Professor Ric Carrott Ric Carrott Marshall

Explore More

Why Cult

Woods Horror Vibe

The film uses its remote mountain and forest setting to heighten suspense, isolation, and dread for its protagonists.

Early Robert Englund

See Robert Englund before his Freddy Krueger days, playing Michael Sutherland in this tense thriller.

Rape and Revenge Undertones

The film taps into the rape-and-revenge subgenre, exploring the harrowing aftermath of assault in a rural setting.

Independent '70s Flavor

Slashed Dreams embraces the gritty, independent spirit of 1970s cinema, unafraid to push boundaries in theme and content.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

A couple seeks a hermit friend in the mountains

Threat

Two violent rednecks

Effect

Assault and terrorize the protagonists

Setting

Remote woods and cabin

Questions from the Vault

When was Slashed Dreams released? +

Slashed Dreams was released in 1975.

Who directed Slashed Dreams? +

Slashed Dreams was directed by James Polakof.

How long is Slashed Dreams? +

Slashed Dreams has a runtime of 74 minutes.

What genre is Slashed Dreams? +

Slashed Dreams is a thriller.

Where can I watch Slashed Dreams? +

Slashed Dreams is available to watch on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

You Might Also Like

See All →