The House on Sorority Row

The House on Sorority Row

Year: 1983

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: Mark Rosman

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As darkness descends on the sorority house, secrets and lies are drowned out by a sinister truth. When seven friends exact revenge on their controlling housemother, they're met with an unsettling surprise: her long-lost son returns, bringing with him a legacy of terror that will leave them fighting for survival.

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1

Graduation Celebration

The seven sorority sisters gathered at their house to celebrate their graduation. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, but an underlying tension was palpable among the group.

Sorority House
2

Mrs. Slater Denies Party

Their joyous celebration was abruptly interrupted by Mrs. Slater, who refused their request to host a graduation party. Frustrated, the girls felt their spirits dampened by her overbearing presence.

Sorority House
3

The Prank Goes Wrong

In retaliation for Slater's refusal, the sisters devised a daring prank to steal her walking cane. Under pressure, the prank escalated quickly when a gun accidentally discharged, shooting Slater in the chest.

Sorority House
4

Concealing the Body

Panic ensued among the sisters as they made the shocking decision to hide Slater's body in the pool. The gravity of their actions weighed heavily on them as they scrambled to cover up the situation.

Pool
5

The Unseen Assailant

As night fell, an ominous figure armed with Slater's cane began to target the partygoers. The sisters realized that turning on the pool lights would expose the hidden corpse, heightening the tension.

Sorority House
6

Stevie's Tragic Fate

In a desperate attempt to resolve the chaos, Stevie ventured into the dark basement to cut the power. Her brave act ended in tragedy as the unseen attacker brutally murdered her.

Basement
7

Searching for Slater

Overwhelmed with fear, the remaining sisters believed Slater might still be alive. This led Morgan to search Slater's room, where she was horrified to find the dead body falling from the attic hatch.

Slater's Room
8

Chaos in the Attic

In the attic, Kate stumbled upon a horrific scene filled with children's toys and even a small bird's carcass. This strange discovery compounded her growing unease about the events unfolding around her.

Attic
9

More Victims Fall

The violence escalated as Morgan was stabbed with Slater's own cane. The situation worsened when Diane attempted to move the body but became the next victim of the relentless killer.

Outside
10

Dr. Beck Arrives

In a moment of desperation, Katey called upon Dr. Beck for help. They were met with the horrifying sight of multiple bodies floating in the pool, revealing the grim toll of the night’s events.

Pool
11

The Cemetery Horrors

Vicki and Liz ventured to the cemetery with the intention of hiding Slater's body, but only to encounter their own demise. The severity of their situation deepened as the body count rose.

Cemetery
12

Dark Secrets Revealed

As Dr. Beck's true intentions came to light, he revealed dark secrets about Slater's illegal fertility treatments. His motives turned sinister, intending to use Katey for his own deceptive purposes.

Cemetery
13

Eric's Arrival

The tension heightened when Eric, Slater's son, appeared at the scene and swiftly took down his father's accomplice. This increased the chaos and desperation in an already alarming situation.

Cemetery
14

Confrontation in the Bathroom

Cornered and terrified, Katey stumbled into the bathroom, only to find Jeanie's severed head, a grim reminder of the horrors surrounding her. The fear was palpable as she searched for a way out.

Bathroom
15

Final Showdown

In a desperate confrontation, Katey discovered that her gun was loaded with blanks. As she fought for her life against Eric, she resorted to a pin and ultimately managed to stab him multiple times.

Attic

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