Slasher

Waterbury used to be a quiet town, but thirty years ago a killer known as The Executioner struck, ending two young lives and leaving a scar that never quite healed. Now Sarah Bennett and her husband Dylan return, drawn by old ties and something unfinished in the air. They soon sense that the past did not stay buried, because recent murders echo the old trauma in new, brutal ways. The killings unfold through a deadly pattern linked to the seven deadly sins, turning familiar streets into a chilling stage for fear. As secrets surface, the couple and anyone nearby must confront what the town really hides.

Slasher premiered in 2016 as a Canadian horror crime drama created by Aaron Martin and directed by Adam MacDonald. It is an original series not adapted from existing material, built as a tense self contained story.

Over its run the show carved out a place in the late 2010s horror scene as a brisk Canadian mystery with a graphic edge. Its serialized murder motifs and sin themed imagery sparked discussion among fans about tone, pacing, and the darker corners of small town life in interviews and online threads.

Critics noted the series sharpens mood and atmosphere while juggling an intricate mystery. Themes of guilt, consequence and the lure of sin drive the investigation as the town's past surfaces through the present. Strong performances help sustain tension, especially from leads and the supporting cast and the body count mounts.

On the awards front Slasher drew modest attention rather than major nominations, a fate common for genre shows in its class. It earned praise from fans for its atmosphere and pacing, with particular appreciation for the performances that sustain tension across the season. Its reception remains niche but loyal.