SLASHERVAL: a neogender umbrella term that can be used as a gender in itself, an identity system, or in connection with other genders. it connects to classic 80s slasher movies and enjoyment of them, fake gore, knives and machetes, and horror dvds
under the cut will include common experiences and terminology
slasherval genders and individuals may or may not have/experience:
- connection and/or enjoyment of the horror genre particularly the slasher genre and slasher movies from the 70s, 80s and 90s
- connection to slasher killers themselves, particularly masked, and the concept of final girls and final boys
- may connect to gore, but mainly fake gore, blood and over the top practical effects
- connection to knives, saws and machetes
- connection to camcorders, videotapes, cameras and grainy footage in the context of horror movies
- connection to horror movie tropes and stereotypes and “bad” horror movies
- connection to phones (particularly rotary phones), people speaking on phones, and their connection to the horror genre
- connection to metalcore and possibly ice nine kills and the ‘cringer’ side of being a horror fan, collecting bad merch and horror dvds
SLASHERVAL TERMINOLOGY
SLAIN/SLAINgender - slasherval-in-nature (gender)
slasherine (shortens to slash) - masculine/feminine equivalent
slasherinity - masculinity/femininity equivalent
translasherine/translash - transitioning to a slasherval identity (as opposed/as well as a masc/fem etc one)
deadmeat - slasherval man/woman equivalent
potential suffixes/prefixes for SLAINgenders: slashic, slashvic, slash, slarval, slaval, slainic
ATTRACTION TERMS
myersic / SLS - slasherval loving slasherval
screamfest or ghostduo - slasherval/myersic relationship (to reflect stu/billy as a slasher duo in scream. screamfest is used more often as a general term/for polyam and ghostduo refers specifically to two people)
SLASHERVAL PRESENTATIONS: presentation labels like bear, butch, etc, but for slasherval/myersic individuals. instead of being based on masc/fem qualities or body type, it is based on style and personality, and the slasher archetypes
SLASHER: a slasherval person who presents in an edgier fashion, potentially with punk/metal influences. spikes, studs, sleeveless denim, darker colours, band and horror movie tees. might come across as aggressive, hostile and intimidating to people they do not know but is not when you get to know them
FIRST VICTIM: a slasherval person who presents themselves in a fashionable way, with nods to 90s and early 2000s styles. typically wears the brightest clothing and enjoys patterns/animal print. they may be perceived as catty, but are true ride-or-dies, fun and outgoing
FINAL PERSON: a slasherval person who presents themselves in a more casual way. can still be stylish, with more nods to 80s fashion, and can have any combination of dark, neutral or colourful shades. they are usually more laid back, rational and have problem solving skills, but can be seen as more quiet, observers
HARBINGER: between a slasher and a first victim — (can have) an eclectic, DIY style and eclectic personality. can be perceived as weird and offputting and relish in their strangeness
SKEPTIC: between a first victim and a final person — (can have) a more casual style than a victim but more stylish than the average final person. typically outgoing and very unashamedly vocal of their opinions
NERD: between a slasher and a final person — (can have) a casual, sometimes academic leaning, style, but often featuring horror merch and a touch of edge. often has a wealth of horror trivia at their disposal and useful in a pinch
