It is generally viewed as a cult curiosity for fans of B-movies and the early work of Sean S. Cunningham. Critics at Letterboxd
Directed by Sean S. Cunningham (who later achieved mainstream horror fame as the creator and director of the original Friday the 13th ), the film functions as a low-budget parody of classic "whodunnit" detective stories. The plot follows two highly incompetent police officers attempting to solve a string of bizarre nocturnal homicides. The killer is revealed to be a vampire-like figure who targets victims during a full moon, leaving behind a trademark smiley face. Cult Status in Digital Archives
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