Review of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) by Stuart G — 19 Jun 2013

A brilliant disassembly of the horror genre. a movie I can watch over and over.

This review of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) was written by Stuart G on 19 Jun 2013.

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon has generally received positive reviews.

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Really cool concept and a very good movie. Maybe not scary, but horror people will appreciate all cameos and easter eggs…

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By Francisco L (579) on 03 Aug 2017

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By Dimitri C (237) on 19 Sep 2016

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By Darryl S (201) on 27 Dec 2015

I love horror movies, but I couldn't even finish this. Terrible. Robert Englund is in it, there's a positive I guess…

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By Jacob P (601) on 05 Oct 2013

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By Sean D (816) on 16 Nov 2014

WICKED, totally and completely entertaining as hell..you'll never look at a horror movie the same way again! [review TBC]…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 15 Oct 2013

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon brings a fresh feel and a fresh face to the slasher genre…

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