Sorority Row is a slasher-horror film directed by Stewart Hendler, serving as a reimagining of the 1983 cult favorite The House on Sorority Row. Set within the high-stakes world of college life, the story follows a group of sorority sisters whose cruel prank leads to a deadly accident. Attempting to cover it up, they vow never to speak of it again—but months later, someone begins targeting them one by one, wielding a mysterious weapon and a thirst for revenge.
The film stars Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumer Willis, Jamie Chung, and Audrina Patridge, blending a cast of rising stars with horror veterans. Evigan stands out as Cassidy, the more grounded voice among the group, while Pipes adds sharp wit and biting commentary to the otherwise glossy ensemble. Their dynamic brings occasional sparks of authenticity to a movie often weighed down by familiar horror tropes.
Visually, Sorority Row embraces the glossy, neon-lit aesthetic popular in late-2000s horror, with stylish cinematography and a fast pace designed to keep audiences hooked. The kills are brutal and creatively staged, offering plenty of shocking moments for slasher fans, though they sometimes lean more toward spectacle than genuine terror.
Critically, the movie received mixed-to-negative reviews. Many critics dismissed it as formulaic and overly reliant on clichés, while others praised its campy energy and self-aware humor. Over the years, however, it has developed a modest cult following among horror fans who appreciate its blend of slasher excess and guilty-pleasure thrills.
While Sorority Row doesn’t break new ground in the horror genre, it delivers exactly what it promises: stylish kills, dark humor, and a satirical take on sorority culture wrapped in a slickly produced package. For fans of slashers, it’s a nostalgic throwback to an era when remakes and reboots dominated the horror landscape.
