A rarely seen super obscurity of the shot on video era, and arguably the most insane and ambitious micro budget horror action movie ever made! In the rural recesses of Hawaii, a pair of friends must fight an ancient evil force brought to life by an occult book that possesses a group of construction workers, turning them into murderous maniacs. Shot and edited on consumer grade equipment by twin brothers Brent and Blake Cousins, SLAUGHTER DAY is packed from start to finish with kinetic lo-fi action scenes, gonzo camerawork and a truckload of homemade gore.
Info and Select Bonus Features:
First time ever available on disc
Archival 1991 SD master from original tapes
New audio commentary with Brent and Blake Cousins
Interview: The Cousins Brothers Today
Limited Edition Slipcase by The Dude Designs -- FIRST PRESSING ONLY
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