The Slumber Party Massacre Collection

The Slumber Party Massacre Collection is a series of slasher films executive-produced by Roger Corman, spanning from 1982 to 1990. This collection encompasses three interconnected film series: the Slumber Party Massacre (1982–2021), the Sorority House Massacre (1986–1990), and the Cheerleader Massacre (2003–2011). Distributed by New World Pictures and later New Concorde, the collection also includes the standalone film Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre (2015) and the reboot Slumber Party Massacre (2021). The original Slumber Party Massacre films, along with the initial Sorority House Massacre installment, received limited theatrical releases. However, Sorority House Massacre II, Sorority House Massacre III, and both Cheerleader Massacre films were released directly to video. The 2021 reboot was distributed through the Syfy network. The franchise is particularly recognized for its direction, with women directing every film within the Slumber Party Massacre series and the first Sorority House Massacre film. The collection comprises a total of three series, yielding a runtime of 249 minutes and a total budget of $570,000, with revenue totaling $4,842,995. The Slumber Party Massacre (1982), with a runtime of 77 minutes, Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) with a runtime of 85 minutes, and Slumber Party Massacre III (1990) with a runtime of 87 minutes are among the films included. The franchise's development occurred between 1982 and 1990. While some films received limited theatrical releases, others were released directly to video or television. The consistent direction by women in the Slumber Party Massacre series and its first installment of Sorority House Massacre is a defining characteristic of this film collection.