---
title: "Slasher"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/slasher-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 65784
imdb_id: "tt4667888"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 344
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Slasher (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/slasher-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Slasher is a horror anthology series that premiered on Chiller and Super Channel. The series is created by Aaron Martin and it has been available to watch on various platforms including Netflix. According to the series overview, thirty years ago, in the sleepy community of Waterbury, a killer known as The Executioner murdered Sarah Bennett's parents. Now Sarah and her husband Dylan have returned to town, only to find herself the centerpiece in a series of horrifying murders centered around the seven deadly sins. The series is classified as a mystery, crime, and drama and has a TV-MA rating. The series follows a horror anthology format, with rampaging serial killers leaving carnage in their wake as their next victims fight to stay alive. Slasher has been streaming on Netflix and has a user score on The Movie Database.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A woman returns to her hometown only to find a new killer mimicking past murders."

### Why Watch
- engaging mystery
- intense atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains graphic violence
- Tone & Suitability: This series contains intense graphic violence and mature themes throughout.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, dark, gritty, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Shudder Apple TV Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, ITVX Premium | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### The Executioner (8 Episodes)
Slasher is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show is an anthology series that features rampaging serial killers leaving carnage in their wake. The series is set in the small town of Waterbury, where a killer known as the Slasher was active thirty years ago. The show follows a new murder mystery as history starts to repeat itself. The series explores themes of violence, trauma, and the consequences of past actions. The show features a new cast and setting for each season, with a focus on suspense and horror. Slasher is a mystery, crime, and drama television series that is available to stream on various platforms.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 15 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Aaron Martin
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix, Chiller

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dean McDermott** as *Alan Haight*
- **Paula Brancati** as *Dawn Duguin*
- **Jo Vannicola** as *Amber Ciotti*
- **Christopher Jacot** as *Antoine*
- **Erin Karpluk** as *Kaili Greenberg*
- **Jefferson Brown** as *Gene*
- **Jim Watson** as *Noah Jenkins*
- **Leslie Hope** as *Judith Berry*
- **Baraka Rahmani** as *Saadia Jalalzai*
- **Lisa Berry** as *Detective Roberta Hanson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
A woman returns to the town where her parents were murdered, triggering a new series of killings.

### Q: Who is the killer?
The killer is known as The Executioner.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in the community of Waterbury.

### Q: Are there recurring themes?
The murders are centered around the seven deadly sins.

### Q: Is it a standalone series?
The series follows a structure involving a new mystery in the community.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Slasher — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/65784)
- [Slasher (TV Series 2016–2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4667888/fullcredits/)
- [Slasher (TV Series 2016-2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/65784-slasher/cast)
- [Slasher (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slasher_(TV_series))
- [Watch Slasher | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/80105452)
- [Slasher (TV series) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Slasher_(TV_series))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*