80s horror - Twisted Tales cover by John Pound (1984)

We list 40 of the absolute best 1980s horror movies, revisiting cult classics and less remembered gems that defined an era of terror and campy horror goodness.

80s HORROR MOVIES - If you love horror like I do, the 80s were a time when great flicks came to life, on the big screen. The world was very different then; and in the years since; we’ve seen VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, streaming and on-demand. There’s something about sharing scares in a packed theater and feeling reactions of patrons in the seats next to you. Many of these films are now re-makes, and I have to say, I find the industry’s recent lack of originality troubling to say the least. However you prefer to watch them, check out my short list of favorite 80s horror movies. What they might lack (slightly) in special effects, are more than made up for in innovation and excellent storytelling. No other decade can match the 80s when it comes to horror! https://www.chadschimke.com/2015/12/80s-horror-movies.html https://www.chadschimke.com/2021/10/oos-horror-movies.html https://www.chadschimke.com/2019/03/70s-horror-movies.html https://www.chadschimke.com/2018/08/90s-horror.html

While other small towns might have a creepy house or two, Shadyside has an entire neighborhood full of them. Fear Street looks harmless enough — the most glaring exception being the burned-down mansion that serves as a reminder of the Fears’ misfortune — but the ghost stories say otherwise. The townspeople have good reason to […]

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