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slashfest

British  
/ ˈslæʃˌfɛst /

noun

  1. slang a film, animated film, or computer game in which victims are killed bloodily using blades

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Etymology

Origin of slashfest

C21: from slash + fest

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What could have been a timely thriller with a sharp anti-bullying message proves a convoluted slashfest in the hands of director Adam Egypt Mortimer, who co-wrote the blurry script with Brian DeLeeuw.

From Los Angeles Times

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