Although boasting a poster that fails to look interesting at all, The American Scream turned out to be a real gem of a forgotten 80s comedy horror shlock.

The plot follows a family going on a vacation to an odd little town in the mountains where the locals enjoy killing teenagers and kids that show up. The suspense is enjoyable, and the movie has an interesting array of characters; there’s something quite enjoyable about seeing the adults plotting against the kids in this situation – something that the teenager in me enjoys quite a bit.

The fans of the era will happy to hear the movie is wonderfully 80s in its style (clothing and hair styles included!) and offers some good, goofy fun, coupled with some elements of actual suspense that make watching through the movie a breeze.

80s-o-meter: 96%

Total: 83%