Some classic slasher movies have defied genre conventions with terrifying results, breaking rules and establishing new tropes. Examples include "Psycho" killing its star in the opening act, "Scream" subverting all the slasher rules it outlined, and "Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil" flipping the villain stereotype. These movies challenge audience expectations, play with conventions, and provide unexpected twists, proving that slasher movies can be both terrifying and delightfully surprising.

The slasher genre is renowned for adhering to strict parameters, yet some classic movies have flouted many of the horror genre's conventions. Horror has always pushed the boundaries of acceptability and creativity but typically adheres to its own rules. Some infamous slasher movies, however, have completely broken the genre's established tropes - with terrifying results.

The slasher genre is known for its rules, which typically indicate to savvy audiences the inevitable plot. It is, therefore, no wonder that some of the greatest...