Answer:

slashers

Answer	Crossword Clue
SLASHERS	Some horror films
SLASHERS	Freddy Krueger and others
SLASHERS	Cutting-edge cinema?

SLASHERS	"Friday the 13th" movies, e.g.
SLASHERS	Gory flicks

Crossword

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