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A primitive hermit stalks campers in the woods as Memorial Valley’s grand opening turns deadly.

MEMORIAL VALLEY MASSACRE

Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Tent...

1989 · 1h 33m · R · Action / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Arriving at the newly opened Memorial Valley Park on its maiden weekend, the first group of campers are terrorized by a primitive young hermit who begins killing campers in order to defend what he considers to be his territory.

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What is Memorial Valley Massacre about?

Memorial Valley Massacre is a 1989 American action-horror-thriller film directed by Robert C. Hughes about a newly opened campground terrorized by a primitive axe-wielding maniac who murders campers to defend his territory.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your slasher flicks with a side of environmental vengeance and low-budget grit, Memorial Valley Massacre delivers. Primitive justice meets 1980s campground culture, with blood, bikers, and a hermit who really hates trespassers.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Memorial Valley Massacre sets its scene at the grand opening of Memorial Valley Campground, masterminded by land developer Allen Sangster. The influx of vacationers are eager for a relaxing weekend in the wilderness, but a menacing presence lurks just beyond the treeline. As the festivities quickly devolve into chaos, campers fall victim to grisly and brutal attacks. Tasked with restoring order is George, the head forest ranger, who may harbor secrets of his own. The film weaves a tale of man versus wild, as a territorial, primitive hermit wages a violent campaign to protect his home from the encroaching outsiders. Expect a classic slasher setup with a backwoods twist.

Details & Specs

Director
Robert C. Hughes
Writers
Robert C. Hughes, George Frances Skrow
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Horror, Thriller
Also Known As
Valley of Death, Memorial Day, Son of Sleepaway Camp

Cast & Crew

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Director: Robert C. Hughes Writers: Robert C. Hughes +1 more
JK John Kerry George Webster MM Mark Mears David Sangster JC John Caso Hermit LL Lesa Lee Cheryl JJ Jimmy Justice Deke William Smith William Smith Gen. Mintz Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell Allen Sangster Karen Russell Karen Russell Emily (as Dusty Woods) LH Linda Honeyman Pepper Mintz LH Lyvingston Holmes Sara LM Leon Martell Trooper Mark Caso Mark Caso Hermit CD Charles Douglass Morie CS Christina Sullivan Flo EO Erin O'Leary Wendy GE George E. Mahlberg Patrick Hat (uncredited) ZR Zig Roberts Tom

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Why Cult

Axe-Wielding Hermit

The film’s killer isn’t your typical masked slasher, but a primitive hermit defending his territory with brutal force.

Campground Carnage

The action unfolds during the ill-fated opening weekend of a new campground, turning vacation fun into a fight for survival.

Low-Budget ’80s Slasher

With its R rating, practical gore, and synth-driven score, this is classic late-80s horror made for genre fans.

Wilderness Setting

The untamed woods aren’t just background—they’re a character in themselves, setting the stage for nature-versus-man mayhem.

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Threat File

Trigger

Campers invade the hermit's territory

Threat

Primitive axe-wielding hermit

Effect

Brutally murders campers

Setting

Memorial Valley Campground and surrounding wilderness

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Memorial Valley Massacre? +

Memorial Valley Massacre was directed by Robert C. Hughes.

How long is Memorial Valley Massacre? +

Memorial Valley Massacre has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is Memorial Valley Massacre? +

Memorial Valley Massacre is an action, horror, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Memorial Valley Massacre? +

You can watch Memorial Valley Massacre on SassyFlix.

Why does the hermit kill the campers? +

The hermit begins killing campers to defend what he considers to be his territory as outsiders invade the wilderness.

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