Two ex-cons, a Texas lake, and a deranged mama’s boy with murder on his mind.
JUNIOR
The most deranged lunatic to stalk the screen!
In backwoods Texas, ex-cons K.C. and Jo dream of a fresh start by building a marina, but their plans clash with hostile locals. As tensions rise, they face a menacing redneck named Junior, who, egged on by his mother, becomes a deadly threat to their freedom.
Quick Answer
Junior is a 1985 American comedy-horror-thriller directed by Jim Hanley about two female ex-cons trying to build a marina in backwoods Texas, only to be targeted by a violent redneck and his mother.
Programmer's Pick
Junior delivers redneck slasher mayhem with a twisted family dynamic and plenty of lakeside sleaze. If you like your horror with a backwoods bite and your protagonists tougher than the local sheriff, this one floats your boat. Don’t expect subtlety—expect carnage and character.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The film throws two ex-cons into a world of rural hostility and escalating violence, all set against a Texas lake.
Junior and his demented mother drive the film’s threat, adding a disturbing family twist to the standard slasher formula.
Marina dreams turn into a nightmare packed with nudity, mayhem, and all the lurid trappings of ‘80s independent horror.
K.C. and Jo bring hard-edged attitude and survival instincts to the genre’s usual victim roster.
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Ex-cons try to build a marina
Junior, a violent redneck egged on by his mother
Murders and terrorizes the women
Backwoods Texas lakeshore
Questions from the Vault
When was Junior released? +
Junior was released in 1985.
Who directed Junior? +
Junior was directed by Jim Hanley.
How long is Junior? +
Junior has a runtime of 87 minutes.
What genre is Junior? +
Junior is a comedy, horror, and thriller film.
