Slayer
Synopsis
An elite commando squad led by longtime soldier buddies Hawk and Grives run afoul of lethal and powerful vampires in a South American rain forest. Grieves gets turned into a vampire and becomes leader of a savage roving herd. Moreover, Hawk has to rescue his scientist ex-wife Dr. Laurie Williams from the bloodsuckers' evil clutches.
Top Cast
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Casper Van Dien
Hawk
Tony Plana
Javier
Kevin Grevioux
Grieves
Jennifer O'Dell
Dr. Laurie Williams
Alexis Cruz
Alex
Joyce Giraud
Estrella
Ray Park
Acrobatic Twins
Danny Trejo
Montegna
Lynda Carter
Colonel Jessica Weaver
Ski Carr
Guillermo
Pablo Espinosa
Jimmy
Merritt Bailey
Merritt
Jim Morse
Starkings
Toby Holguin
Antony
Eddie J. Fernandez
Reyes
Fernando Allende
Luis
Guy Paizy
Henri Pettier
Cameron VanHook
Javier Creature
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin VanHook
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin VanHook
- Original Score
- Ludek Drizhal
- Original Title
- Slayer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- IDT Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin VanHook
Kevin VanHook
Ludek Drizhal
Matt Steinauer
Kevin VanHook
Morris Berger, John W. Hyde, Karen Bailey, Stephen R. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin VanHook
Director
Matt Steinauer
Director of Photography
Chadd B. Cole
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin VanHook
Writer
Karen Bailey
Producer
Kevin VanHook
Editor
Mónica Monserrate
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Slayer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slayer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slayer about?
An elite commando squad led by longtime soldier buddies Hawk and Grives run afoul of lethal and powerful vampires in a South American rain forest. Grieves gets turned into a vampire and becomes leader of a savage roving herd. Moreover, Hawk has to rescue his scientist ex-wife Dr. Laurie Williams from the bloodsuckers' evil clutches.
Who directed Slayer?
Slayer was directed by Kevin VanHook.
Who stars in Slayer?
The principal cast of Slayer includes Casper Van Dien, Tony Plana, Kevin Grevioux, Jennifer O'Dell, Alexis Cruz.
When was Slayer released and how long is it?
Slayer was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Slayer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slayer was composed by Ludek Drizhal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Slayer?
Slayer holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).