This well-known slasher movie with its recognizable name doesn't shy away from blood, violence, or nudity; it delivers exactly what you’d anticipate from a film like this. Reportedly inspired by actual events, the story centers on four women in an apartment complex who are viciously killed using common tools. The perpetrator, as the filmmakers openly reveal, is Cameron Mitchell, the building's owner. Mitchell is port…

“The Toolbox Murders,” a lesser-known slasher from 1978, managed to reach cinemas before “Halloween” and, in my view, holds up well if you’re into this kind of movie. The film was made for just $165,000, but it looks surprisingly polished and doesn't feel cheap. The story unfolds at a Los Angeles apartment complex where four women are killed using various instruments, while another woman is missing. The narrative …

There are definitely unsettling parts, particularly involving the antagonist and the young person he has taken captive; the initial killings were quite violent too. However, the sections featuring characters I didn’t connect with felt a little lackluster. Considering its place within the exploitation genre, it's an acceptable film. **2.75/5**