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A surfboard made of human flesh? This shark's got nothing on the killer.
TMDB
10

Killer Waves (2016)

DIY horrorso-bad-it's-goodbeach trash

Overview

Horror

A slasher is killing surfers to make a surfboard out of human flesh.

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Content warning
exploitation of beautytoxic masculinity in subculturesart vs. madness

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Robert Kurtzman's effects shop delivers gloriously gross surfboard construction.

Acting

Phil Anselmo and Frank Mullen: metal legends slumming it beautifully.

Best for:Friends: Drinking game with horror-loving pals who've seen everything.·Background: Chaos cooking or crafting—you'll look up for the gore.·Rewatch: Spot which limb becomes which part of the board.
Heads up:Gore: Human flesh surfboard assembly—cartoonish but very wet.·Sexual Content: Topless beach scenes typical of microbudget 2010s horror.
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Director

James Balsamo

ReleasedJul 16, 2016
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Budget$80K
Acid Bath Productions

Top Cast

Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo

Phil

Robert Kurtzman

Robert Kurtzman

The Mayor

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Micky Barrels

Robert Maillet

Robert Maillet

Barracuda Ben

Jake Hunter

Jake Hunter

Dane

James Cullen Bressack

James Cullen Bressack

Johnny Seafoam Waves Greengrass III aka Kyle

Chloe Berman

Chloe Berman

Lulu

Mary C. Russell

Mary C. Russell

Paige

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Robert Kurtzman cameo'd as Mayor because Balsamo couldn't afford to NOT have his name attached for effects credibility.

Cultural

Part of a micro-trend of 'bro-horror' where metal musicians slummed in direct-to-stream slashers for quick cash and cult cred.

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Killer Waves Teaser

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