The first season of the anthology horror series Slasher , retroactively subtitled , serves as a bloody homage to the golden age of 1980s slasher films while weaving in elements of modern psychological thrillers. Created by Aaron Martin, the season follows Sarah Bennett as she returns to her hometown of Waterbury, Canada—the site of her parents' gruesome murder decades earlier. Her arrival triggers a new wave of killings perpetrated by a mysterious figure known as "The Executioner," who targets victims based on the seven deadly sins . Narrative Structure and Themes
The season is built on a foundation of . The killer’s MO is deeply derivative of films like Se7en , utilizing each murder to "punish" a specific sin. The First Season of SLASHER is Just a Deep Flesh Wound Slasher - Season 1