Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) is a serial killer mockumentary which features Leslie Vernon whose motive of existence appears to be murder. As he prepares to carry out his first major mass murder, a camera team follows him around, concentrating on his murderous arbitrations based on the well-known killers Freddy Krueger and Jason. The movie critiques slasher film traditions while still keeping tension and horror. The film also raises the issue of the slasher villain as a job. The work bears global cinematic resonance and is credited with humor and freshness of slasher interpretations. Scott Glosserman directed the film.