Published May 3, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT Happy 45th to a weird one One of the strangest slashers of the '80s is a Tubi must-watch Image: Troma In 1981, the heyday of the slasher was well underway. Before the decade's end, dozens, if not hundreds, of grisly, low-budget horror flicks could be found on VHS rental shelves across the nation. Hot on the heels of movies like Friday the 13th , we have Graduation Day . Though nowhere near as well known (or, let's face it, as well-made) as Black Christmas or Halloween, Graduation Day is certainly weirder than most of its slasher cousins . Overseen by exploitation film director Herb Freed, and full of bizarre creative choices, this odd duck has gained a cult following in the 45 years since its release. Regularly referred to by reviewers as “ strange ,” it has a one-of-a-kind reputation despite its similarities to other slashers of its time. Two months before the story begins, senior athlete Laura Ramstead collapses during a track meet and dies.…