In some ways, this movie reminds me of "Halloween II" which ALSO came out in 1981 and was ALSO partially set in a hospital with a slasher walking around giving out home remedies.

This movie was originally titled "X-Ray" and is still credited as such in the movie's title credits. It stars former Playboy Playmate and "Hee-Haw" regular cast member Barbi Benton! (The ads should've read: "Pay for the movie and stay for the examination scene").

Surprisingly, Benton didn't do a lot of films before becoming a stay-at-home mom. This is actually only the 2nd film I've seen her in, having seen her in "Deathstalker" just earlier this year. Let's call 2024 "My Year of Barbi".

This movie has great entertainment value as a Surgeon-Masked Killer is on the hunt in the Hospital! They give you several "suspects" to consider, but we all know who the killer is, right?!? IYKYK

Movie moves a great pace and you're never really bored. It seems like this would be a dud, but it has a great aesthetic and tone to it that keeps you going and entertains throughout. There are several PLAYFUL moments where the filmmakers give a nod to "blood" or "death" that is a way of winking at the audience. It's cleverly done and lets us know that filmmakers are in on the silliness with us.

I had a really great time with this one.

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Hoop #44 of CINEMONSTER's Hooptober 11: The Return To Texas Because We Need That Extra Push Over The Cliff

My Really Odd List and Complete Set of Reviews can be found here: Slappy McGee's Hoop-Tober 11.0 List.

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