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Swedish rock chicks vs. a sweaty madman in the woods. What could go wrong?
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The Bleeder (1983)

DIY sleazeso-bad-it's-goodlow-budget chaos

Overview

Horror

On tour through Sweden, the all-girl rock 'n' roll band "Rock Cats" suddenly find themselves trapped in no-man's land when their tour-bus breaks down. Soon they get to meet "the Bleeder", an insane beast of a man whose sole interest is to kill them all off, one by one. The hunt is on…

Flag of SESESwedish
Content warning
slasherrock bandgirl bandforestpsychopathremote location
gendered violenceisolation survivalfame vs. obscuritymacho fragility

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Gloriously unconvincing blood effects and rubber-mask villainy.

Costume

The band's leotards somehow survive a Swedish forest chase.

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater 3000 energy required.·Background: Perfect for phone-scrolling with occasional glances.·Rewatch: Only if you're chasing that ironic cult status.
Heads up:Violence: Stabby madman targets women; practical effects soften impact.·Sexual Content: Brief nudity during gratuitous band rehearsal scenes.
Hans Hatwig

Director

Hans Hatwig

ReleasedJan 1, 1983
Runtime1h 18m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feellight
Instant Film

Top Cast

Danne Stråhed

Danne Stråhed

Danne

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Hans Hatwig never made another film; this was reportedly financed by a furniture company seeking tax losses.

Cultural

The Rock Cats were a real short-lived band recruited for authenticity—none acted before or after. LIGHT spoiler: their on-stage deaths mirror their actual breakup.

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