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Slayers (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Slayers is a 2022 fantasy horror film directed by K. Asher Levin, starring Thomas Jane as Elliot Jones, Kara Hayward and Abigail Breslin. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $40,120 worldwide. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 3.3/10.

IMDb rating
3.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
22%
worldwide gross
$40.1K
Echo Score
19
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Slayers (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
K. Asher Levin
Genres
Fantasy , Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Slayers About?

The premise of Slayers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Elliot Jones, a vengeance-driven slayer, assembles a group of social media influencers to infiltrate a hidden vampire lair. Known as "The Stream Team," they quickly become captives in a house of horrors. Elliot must join forces with the determined Flynn to thwart the ancient vampires' scheme to take over the world. The film blends fantasy, horror, and comedy in a wickedly witty adventure.

Slayers Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • vampire
  • villainess
  • female pedal pumping
  • supernatural fantasy
  • vampire horror
  • reference to arizona
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Cast & crew

Slayers Cast & Characters

Thomas Jane leads the cast as Elliot Jones, with Kara Hayward as Flynn and Abigail Breslin as Jules Jay. Directed by K. Asher Levin; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Slayers

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From the director

More from K. Asher Levin

More films directed by K. Asher Levin: Helen’s Dead, Dig, Alexander IRL and Cougars, Inc..

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Ratings

Slayers Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Slayers 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 3.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 19/100, strongest in character & emotion (30) and weakest in rewatch factor (18).

19 /100

Slayers Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Slayers struggles to deliver a cohesive experience. Critics and audiences note scattershot direction, uneven performances, and a convoluted plot that fails to engage. While a few moments of self‑aware satire surface, they are outweighed by generic visuals, forgettable sound design, and limited rewatch appeal. The film falls short across its core components.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 28

    In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits basic directing and generic camera work. Reviewers describe the visual style as distracting and the production as low‑budget, with editing that feels unfocused. Few commendations appear, and the overall impression is that the craft does not elevate the material, resulting in a modest rating for this aspect.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    When evaluating character and emotion, performances are widely seen as wooden and lacking depth. Critics note occasional charisma from leads, yet audiences repeatedly cite wasted talent and uninspired acting. Emotional resonance is minimal, and chemistry among the cast is described as absent. Consequently, the character aspect receives a low to moderate score.

  • Story & Flow 25

    Regarding story and flow, the narrative is regarded as incoherent and overly busy. Critics and viewers point to a scattershot plot, excessive dialogue, and a failure to deliver satisfying horror or comedy beats. Originality is perceived as minimal, and pacing drags, leading to a largely negative assessment of the story component.

  • Sensory Experience 20

    The sensory experience receives the weakest feedback, with the soundtrack labeled forgettable and the overall sound design uninspired. Visual style is described as generic, offering little distinction. No positive sensory remarks appear in the reviews, resulting in a low score for this aspect.

  • Rewatch Factor 18

    Rewatch factor is minimal; both critics and users mention a lack of lasting appeal and little incentive for repeat viewings. The film is described as a waste of time, with viewers abandoning it early. The scarcity of memorable moments or evolving appreciation translates to a low rewatch potential score.

Plot

Slayers Plot Summary

What happens in Slayers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the Slayers universe, a powerful entity, known as the Lord of Nightmares, commands authority over the creation of at least four parallel worlds. Central to this realm is the Claire Bible, a legendary artifact teeming with the secrets needed to reclaim its “true form,” a goal only achievable through the annihilation of these worlds, reverting them to their primordial chaos. What is perplexing, however, is that the Lord of Nightmares chooses to remain inactive, permitting these worlds to develop without interference. In this setting, a constant, fierce conflict rages between gods (shinzoku) and demons (mazoku), where a victory for the gods heralds peace, while the triumph of the monsters results in devastation and a return to chaos.

Full summary

The whole story of Slayers, scene by scene

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Box office

Slayers Box Office

Slayers grossed $40,120 worldwide.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$40.1K

International
$40.1K
Videos

Slayers Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Official Red Band Trailer
  • Clip SLAYERS | Official HD Clip | "Always Aim For The Head" | In Theaters & On Digital October 21
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Slayers?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the supreme entity that rules over the Slayers universe?

Details

Slayers Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “With Teeth” and “Стримеры”.

Also known as
  • With Teeth
  • Стримеры
  • 秀逗猎魔士
  • Zabijáci
  • Slayers – Vámpírvadászok
  • Вбивці
  • 슬레이어즈
  • Ubojice
  • De caza
  • Les proies
  • 獵鬼拍檔
  • Zabójcy wampirów

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FAQ

Slayers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Slayers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Slayers?

Slayers runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Slayers released?

Slayers was released on October 21, 2022.

Who directed Slayers?

Slayers was directed by K. Asher Levin.

More films by K. Asher Levin

Who is in the cast of Slayers?

Slayers stars Thomas Jane as Elliot Jones, Kara Hayward as Flynn and Abigail Breslin as Jules Jay, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Slayers make at the box office?

Slayers grossed $40,120 worldwide.

How is Slayers rated?

Slayers has 3.3/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40% on TMDB and 1.6/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Slayers have a post-credit scene?

No. Slayers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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