I get why it was so groundbreaking and helped define the slasher genre, with disturbing characters and a relentless second half of panic, screams, and brutality. The choice of a loud and chaotic weapon adds extra tension, making the violence feel even more unsettling.
However, some elements felt underwhelming. The lack of sound in key moments, like when a character is hooked or struck made it feel fake. The film also weirdly holds back on blood at times and misses…