10 Best Horror Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
The 80s were a great time for horror movies. The decade spawned a slew of gory, gory, and video machine movies, and the fact that many of them were so popular was a major factor in the wave of '80s nostalgia that swept the world in recent years.
And with Halloween just around the corner, horror fans will have access to these classics this season, which are some of the best horror pictures from the 80s.
10. Bad Death (1981)
When a group of friends travel to a remote cabin, they find a copy of the Necronomicon and accidentally summon a demon that kills and possesses them one by one.
Despite its low-budget acting and special effects, director Sam Raimi's film stands out as one of the bloodiest and most spectacular horror films of its time. As The Evil Dead received rave reviews from writer Stephen King, its popularity launched an iconic franchise and successful careers for those involved.
9. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
In one of the most innovative films of the slasher genre, the spirit of a dead serial killer hunts the children of Springwood in their dreams with its sharp fingers, spilling their blood into the real world.
The unique premise created by director Wes Craven led to inventive scares that broke new ground in horror films, with Freddy Krueger becoming one of the most iconic villains of all time.
8. An American Werewolf in London (1981)
While wandering the moors of England with his friends, he is bitten by a werewolf and cursed to become a wolf at the next full moon.
With Academy Award-winning make-up effects, including his iconic transformation scene, An American Werewolf in London was a blockbuster hit whose mix of humor and horror opened the door to the scariest comedies in the room.
7. Death Evil II (1987)
Although Ash survived his first night with the Deadites, this remake/sequel finds him trapped and left alone in the woods fighting against these evil creatures.
As Ash becomes an action hero with his chainsaw hands and cane, this beloved film reimagines the Evil Dead series as a comedy overflowing with blood, scares and gags.
6. Dead Zone (1983)
In this adaptation of the Stephen King classic, Professor Johnny Smith awakens from a five-year coma to discover that he has gained the ability to see the future of anyone he touches.
When Smith receives this terrifying premonition, he struggles to live a normal life with his newfound fame and the loss of his true love, making his journey a moving and moving story that balances the real and the supernatural. And let's be honest. Christopher Walken proves that he was born to star in this film.
5. The Fly (1986)
After a scientist tests his new teleportation device, his DNA mixes with that of an ordinary housefly, mutating him into a giant hybrid housefly in a process that slowly consumes himself.
With its incredible lead cast (Jeff Goldblum has never been better) and great make-up effects, director David Cronenberg's reboot captures the true horror and tragedy of Seth Brundle's story of a science experiment.
4. Poltergeist (1982)
"I'm Here..." Directed by Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg, the film follows the Freeling family as they are tormented by spirits that take over their new home, disguised as possessed clown dolls, giant tree monsters and other horrific cases. . that happen .
Blending science and superstition, Poltergeist is a beautiful and terrifying ghost story that captivates the hearts of viewers, drawing them towards the light and not letting go.
3. Hal (1982)
Halloween director John Carpenter presents a new take on horror with this cult classic. When a group of researchers encounter a shape-shifting alien in Antarctica, they are all overcome with fear and distrust when the titular creature lurks among them and threatens to take them all over.
With well-crafted scare scenes and top-notch practical effects that look realistic forty years later, The Thing has gone from a spectacular failure to a beloved masterpiece that continues to be debated and deconstructed by critics.
2. Aliens (1986)
After her first traumatic encounter with a xenomorph, sci-fi heroine Ellen Ripley awakens from cryostasis and joins the Colony Marines on a mission to save the inhabitants of a colony invaded by these murderous aliens.
James Cameron's sequel takes the franchise into action-packed territory with a macabre and explosive sci-fi war spectacle that fails to impress audiences.
1. The Shining (1980)
When an alcoholic writer becomes a caretaker at the Overlook Hotel, he, his wife, and their psychic child are haunted by the many spirits that inhabit this mountain town.
Although the film received a lot of criticism from the audience and from Stephen King himself, Stanley Kubrick's film has received a lot of praise in the years since its release. With its chilling setting, stunning cinematography, and Jack Nicholson's mesmerizing performance, this film will continue to enthrall and terrify audiences forever...and always...and forever.
