Answer:

slasher

AnswerCrossword Clue
SLASHERBudget committee, these days
SLASHERFreddy Krueger, e.g.
SLASHERHorror flick
SLASHERScary-movie figure
SLASHERGory flick
SLASHERSwashbuckler.
SLASHERSharp blade.
SLASHERBroadsword man
SLASHERCutting weapon
SLASHERSword or razor
SLASHERTire vandal
SLASHERSwordsman
SLASHERPrice cutter, for one
SLASHERGory film figure
SLASHERHorror film figure
SLASHERHorror movie character
SLASHERGory movie category
SLASHERHorror film villain
SLASHERHorror film villain with a knife