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Blades is a thrilling horror film from 1989 directed by Thomas R. Rondinella starring Robert North, Jeremy Whelan, and Victoria Scott. The movie tells the story of an ice rink under attack by a mysterious killer after-hours. The killer employs a variety of sharp-edged skating blades to carry out their brutal murders. The film begins with a group of young and innocent teenage friends practicing figure skating routines on the ice-rink. However, things quickly turn sour when a young female skater falls and is severely injured by the rink's poorly-maintained Zamboni. The rink's owner, Milt Raskin (Bob Berg), is extremely indifferent to the girl's fall, blames the girl for her own accident and thinks of it as just another hazard of owning the rink.

Soon after the accident, a masked killer starts stalking and offing anyone who enters the rink at night, using stolen skating blades to slash their throats. In the meantime, the owner of the rink is busy plotting a financial scheme that would bring him a fortune. However, Raskin's cockiness leads to several important clues being revealed that implicate him in the string of murders that occurrences.

The teenager's lives become a blur of terror as they attempt to uncover the identity of the unknown killer. The group, along with reluctant police detective Dan Riley (Robert North) and his equally unwilling partner, uncover clues and secrets leading them closer and closer to the identity of the killer. Meanwhile, the viewer feels the killer's chilling presence on the ice rink and witnesses the many brutal and gruesome murders.

The director's ability to create an atmosphere of fear and suspense is impressive. He makes use of the dark corners and the shadows to effectively create an eerie and ominous atmosphere, keeping the tension high from start to finish. The sudden appearance of the killer creates an unexpected and startling experience and with each murder the audience is kept guessing.

One of the highlights of the film is the magnificent cinematography of Don Burgess who was able to capture the sense of dread and fear in remarkable detail. Furthermore, the soundtrack of the movie excellently complemented the eerie atmosphere created in the film, with a chilling score that brilliantly conveys the suspenseful tension of the scenes.

All in all, Blades is an excellent horror movie that provides a terrifying experience for its audience. The movie's strengths lay in its storytelling, direction, and cinematography, making this an unforgettable viewing experience. The intense atmosphere and gripping storyline, together with the early beginnings of the use of horror tropes of the time, makes this movie stand out, and is well worth the watch for anyone who loves a good horror movie.

In conclusion, Blades is a must-watch for any horror movie lover. Its unique concept of a killer on the loose in an ice skating rink provides an original and chilling horror experience. With its smart screenplay, effective direction and solid performances, it makes an outstanding addition to the slasher genre. Blades not only satisfies horror enthusiasts but provides a thrilling experience to anyone with a taste for a good old fashioned, suspenseful, and chilling horror movie.

Blades is a 1989 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.1.