On this day August 29 1980, He Knows You Are Alone premiered in theaters. One of the early entries in the slasher film wave that followed the success of Halloween and Friday the 13th, the movie delivered a suspenseful tale centered around a killer who targets brides to be.
Set in a quiet suburb, the story followed a young woman who suspects she is being stalked in the days leading up to her wedding. The film relied on tension and atmosphere rather than excessive gore, helping it stand out during a time when the genre was becoming more graphic.
He Knows You Are Alone is also remembered for featuring the film debut of Tom Hanks in a small supporting role. Though it received mixed reviews, the movie found success at the box office and became a staple of early 80s horror programming on cable.
80s insight: He Knows You Are Alone was one of the first slasher films to be inspired by the success of Halloween, and it marked the beginning of a decade long flood of low budget horror thrillers aimed at young audiences.
Set in a quiet suburb, the story followed a young woman who suspects she is being stalked in the days leading up to her wedding. The film relied on tension and atmosphere rather than excessive gore, helping it stand out during a time when the genre was becoming more graphic.
He Knows You Are Alone is also remembered for featuring the film debut of Tom Hanks in a small supporting role. Though it received mixed reviews, the movie found success at the box office and became a staple of early 80s horror programming on cable.
80s insight: He Knows You Are Alone was one of the first slasher films to be inspired by the success of Halloween, and it marked the beginning of a decade long flood of low budget horror thrillers aimed at young audiences.
