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A Night to Dismember (1983)

Doris Wishman

The perfect example of everything that could possibly be wrong in a movie. As I stated above, if you like incoherent storytelling, a lot of shots of people's feet, and dubbing not far off from an 80's Kung-Fu film...
Aerobicide (1986)

David A. Prior

This is basically half slasher and half cheesy 80's action flick, because we see more fists flying than we do dead bodies. At least the countless close-ups of cleavage helped mend the horrible acting and dialogue, but...
After Midnight (1989)

Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat

This is an underrated horror anthology that offers fairly original stories, which are more entertaining than they are scary. Regardless, it's a good watch for a rainy night; worth a check.
Alone in the Dark (1982)

Jack Sholder

A good 80s slasher. Unoriginal and predictable plot, but has a good cast and an interesting story. Check this out if you're looking for something to rent.
An American Werewolf in London (1981)

John Landis

Good story; good humor; sweet gore; werewolf running amok in the crowded streets of London; what more could you want? Definitely worth a check if you haven't seen it already.
Backwoods (1987)

Dean Crow

A slow-paced film that doesn't deliver until an hour into it, and by then you've likely lost all interest. Some of the build-up and tension seemed to work for me, but the payoff was a little too short-lived and...
Basket Case (1982)

Frank Henenlotter

Good cult-classic horror film. Lot of weird stuff going on. Cheap ass graphics that are fun to laugh it. Check this film out.
Blood Diner (1987)

Jackie Kong

Good cheesy 80s horror film. Lots of nice gore and funny scenes. Check this movie out.
Blood Song (1982)

Alan J. Levi

Blood Song is an average 80's slasher, with Frankie surprisingly playing the creepy killer role pretty well and I liked some of the ideas we're given, even though they were poorly executed. However, with its many...
Bloody Birthday (1981)

Ed Hunt

Not that bad of a film. Has interesting death scenes and three killer kids. Can't really go too wrong with that. Check this film out if you get a chance.
Bloody New Year (1987)

Norman J. Warren

A good movie to watch to experience how bad, but also unintentionally entertaining, a cheesy 80's horror film can be. Don't bother unless you're in need of a cheesy horror fix.
Blue Monkey (1987)

William Fruet

The movie is a decent watch if you're in need of a cheesy 80's creature fix, otherwise, skip it.
Bodycount (1984)

Ruggero Deodato

Basic horror flick with teens going to camp and ending up getting killed. They tried to add a few twists in it, but failed. I thought the movie wasn't anything new, but it was still fun to watch. Check this film out if...
Bood Beach (1981)

Jeffrey Bloom

A decent cheesy 80's horror flick. Slow and boring at times, but managed to keep my interest for the most part. Don't expect much from this.
Brain Damage (1988)

Frank Henlotter

Brain Damage is a good film that falls a little short. What we have is a pretty good idea supported by slick gore and at times punchy dialogue. Sadly outside of the gory humor the rest of the film isn't consistent. The...
Cannibal Apocalypse (1980)

Antonio Margheriti

Should please any cannibal-movie fan. Not overloaded with gore, but does have some nice gore scenes. Check this out if you can.
Cellar Dweller (1988)

John Carl Buechler

A decent 80's creature flick. Although the plot could have easily been thought up by a 12-year-old, the film somehow maintains a small entertainment factor that's shown throughout the 77-minute running time. Worth...
Chopping Mall (1986)

Jim Wynorski

If you're looking for a cheesy 80's horror flick with killer robots then this be your movie. Plot-holes and silly action sequences, but hey, look at the decade. Worth a check for something fun and brainless.
Christmas Evil (1980)

Lewis Jackson

A decent seasoned horror slasher. If you're into killer Santa flicks, then give this a try. It'll be worth a check around Christmas, but be sure to drink a lot of eggnog before ya watch it.
Clownhouse (1988)

Victor Salva

A surprisingly entertaining movie. If you have a fear of clowns I recommend you check this film, so you care scare the crap outta yourself.
Creepshow 2 (1987)

Michael Gornick

This is one of the best films that deals with stories, in my opinion. Each of the three stories is creepy in its own way and it's a lot better than the first movie. I highly recommend this film if you haven't seen...
Cry for the Strangers (1982)

Peter Medak

"Cry For The Strangers" is a bit of a slasher meets the supernatural type of story that plays well with the great gothic sensibility and score. The film moves at a snail's pace and the deaths are off screen....
Curtains (1983)

Richard Ciupka

Decent film with a somewhat cool killer. Could have been a lot better. Not really recommended unless you got nothing else to rent.
Dawn of the Mummy (1981)

Frank Agrama

Another cheesy flick from the 80's, but this time with mummies and wannabe zombies. Was worth an effort, but sadly all the boring dialogue and slow-pace really hurt the flick.
Day of the Dead (1985)

George A. Romero

Different from the previous two dead films, but definately not the worst in the trilogy. Excellent gore and a lot of good zombie-tearing-bodies-apart action. A MUST see for zombie fanatics.
Dead Heat (1988)

Mark Goldblatt

An incredibly cheesy zombie flick. Good effects, gore, and a lot of funny scenes. Worth a look if you want something fun that doesn't cause a lot of thinking.
Dead Pit (1989)

Brett Leonard

A cool underated zombie flick with an interesting twist towards the end. I recommend you guys check this film out if you can.
Deadly Friend (1986)

Wes Craven

In the end, Deadly Friend just didn't live up to the potential of being the modern day Frankenstein classic is set out to be. All the right pieces of the puzzle exist, they just weren't placed correctly. This...
Death Ship (1980)

Alvin Rakoff

A decent flick, but tries too hard to be scary, and consists of too many slow and drawn-out scenes. Predictable as ever, but still better than a lot of other 80's movies. Worth a rent for a time-waster, but I wouldn...
Death Spa (1988)

Michael Fischa

Some might disagree, but to me it's a very underrated 80's horror film. It had some really sweet death scenes and gore. Only bad thing about the movie are the plot-holes. Check this film and try to get the uncut...
Death Warmed Up (1985)

David Blyth

A decent watch, but rather confusing at times. A bit slow, but interesting. It doesn't really pick up until towards the end.
Demons (1985)

Lamberto Bava

One of my favorite demon-related movies. Has a lot of sweet gore and creature effects; fun story and interesting characters. Highly recommended!
Demons 2 (1986)

Lamberto Bava

A fun movie that's just as good as the first. Keeps a lot of what made the first good, plus throws in some new material. Definitely worth a check if you're a fan of the first.
Demonwarp (1988)

Emmett Alston

A fine example of typical contrived 80's horror cheese that attempts to blend several sub-genres together in one mixed up little story. Entertaining and unintentionally funny at times, and as it stands isn't a bad...
Don't Go to Sleep (1982)

Richard Lang

A bland made-for-TV supernatural flick to come out of the 80's. Although has some good actors that produce some nice performances, there's not a whole lot more to say about the film. Despite that, it's not a...
Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn (1987)

Sam Raimi

A brainless fun ride from start to finish. Another MUST if you're a horror fan.
Eyes of a Stranger (1981)

Ken Wiederhorn

Another underrated slasher from the 80s. Decent death scenes and a believable story and killer. Worth a rent, especially to see a young Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Final Exam (1981)

Jimmy Huston

If bad dialogue, horrible pranks and long extended scenes of students walking are your film "musts", then by all means this is your "Citizen Kane".
Flesh Eating Mothers (1989)

James Aviles Martin

80's cheese at its best. Decent gore and an interesting plot, if you enjoyed Rabid Grannies you might also enjoy this.
Friday the 13th (1980)

Sean S. Cunningham

Friday the 13th may have its fair share of flaws, but its entertainment value, along with the place it's created for itself in the genre's history, make this film required viewing for all slasher fans. The uncut...
Fright Night (1985)

Tom Holland

Noted as one of the best vampire films to come out of this genre; this is definitely a movie to see if you haven't already. I personally never get tired of watching this.
Ghost Town (1988)

Richard Governor

More of a western than horror flick, this movie delivered the standard damsel in distress premise with some undead gunslingers thrown into the mix. The story was interesting and creative, and the acting and production values...
Girls Nite Out (1984)

Robert Deubel

Girls Nite Out should remain forgotten, as it offers nothing new or good to the genre. I have a hard time imagining this film has any kind of a fan base, when almost every other slasher is better. The few things this film...
Grandmother's House (1989)

Peter Rader

A flawed, but underrated 80's slasher that offers an interesting mystery in the first half that keeps the viewer guessing, while the second half becomes your standard, plot-hole ridden and cliched slasher. Worth a check...
Hellraiser (1987)

Clive Barker

A horror classic that every fan of the genre should see. Definitely recommended.
Hide and Go Shriek (1988)

Skip Schoolnik

A somewhat above average slasher flick. Has a few cool moments here and there and leads to a very strange ending. Check this film out if you can.
Home Sweet Home (1981)

Netie Pena

Home Sweet Home is definitely not a good movie, but it's an incredibly hilarious and fun one to watch due to the numerous unintentionally funny scenes, and let's face it, the genre is low on Thanksgiving-themed...
House of Death (1983)

David Nelson

A boring 80's slasher. Deaths are plain and the characters are annoying. Don't waste your time with this.
Humanoids From the Deep (1980)

Barbara Peters, Jimmy T. Murakami

A typical cheesy 80's creature flick, but an entertaining one! If you can get through the bad acting and slow parts, you'll be rewarded with a pretty cool little massacre towards the end. Recommended if you're...
Humongous (1982)

Paul Lynch

Just your average early-80s slasher/monster flick. Nothing special and you don't really even get to see the monster. Pass on this.
Hunter's Blood (1986)

Robert C. Hughes

A good addition and slightly more realistic take on the backwoods survival sub-gene. The cast is likable, the foes aren't unbelievable, and the situations are interesting. Definitely worth a check if you like these...
I, Madman (1989)

Tibor Takács

A guilty pleasure. Cheesy, but has an interesting and original plot for a slasher flick. Worth a rent.
Judgement Day (1988)

Ferde Grofé Jr.

A decent and incredibly hard-to-find horror flick. The film has some pacing problems and a predictable ending, but despite its many flaws, I enjoyed what it offered and acknowledge what it tried to deliver the genre. Worth a...
Just Before Dawn (1981)

Jeff Lieberman

One of the better backwoods-type slashers, but slow in parts. Still worth a check if you're a fan of 80's slashers and if you're lookin' to see an early version of Wrong Turn.
Link (1986)

Richard Franklin

A good killer-animal movie about an orang-outang. A bit slow in the beginning, but interesting and entertaining none-the-less. Worth a check.
Madman (1981)

Joe Giannone 

Not a bad 80s slasher. A few plot holes, but entertaining none-the-less. The madman character was quite interesting and funny at the same time. Check this film out if you're into Friday the 13th wannabes.
Maya (1989)

Marcello Avallone

Nothing original, it's just a boring movie with a lame plot and confusing scenes. This isn't a film that's easy to find, but I dont know anyone who'd want to find it anyway. Not recommended.
Midnight (1981)

John A. Russo

A decent effort from NOTLD and ROTLD co-writer John A. Russo, but thanks to a poor story and silly acting, it failed to be anything good. Still a decent rent if you're looking for a cheesy no-brainer 80's horror...
Motel Hell (1980)

Kevin Connor

One of my guilty pleasures. Cheesy and fun. Worth a rent if you're into 80's horror, like myself.
Near Dark (1987)

Kathryn Bigelow

One of my favorite vampire movie. Unique, well directed, great cast, unique story, check this film out.
Neon Maniacs (1985)

Joseph Mangine

A very underated 80s monster flick. If you liked Clive Barker's Nightbreed I suggest you check this film out.
New Year's Evil (1980)

Emmett Alston

This is an unconventional 80's slasher that offers an interesting story and follows a very flawed human killer. The deaths aren't particularly gory, but that didn't really matter since the story and pacing was...
Next of Kin (1982)

Tony Williams

This is a mystery-thriller essentially masquerading as a slasher. I was pretty bored by the entire first hour of the film, as not much happens in it, except for a couple old people dying, some nightmares here and there, and...
Night Life (1989)

David Acomba

A fun comedy the first hour and a zombie flick in the last 30-minutes, Night Life, is an enjoyable and underrated 80's horror flick. Check it if you can find it.
Night of the Creeps (1986)

Fred Dekker

Made by a horror fan for horror fans, Night of the Creeps is a fun, scary, and most importantly, entertaining mid-80s horror movie that is in desperate need of a DVD release before it disappears into obscurity. If you'...
Night of the Demons (1988)

Kevin Tenney

A fun cheesy 80's horror flick. If you're into demons then this is definitely the movie for you, but be warned that the first 40-or-so-minutes drag on at times.
Night Warning (1983)

William Asher

This turned out to be a nice little hidden 80's gem. The premise was interesting and dealt with a couple things we didn't see often in the genre. Although not as gory as I'd like, the film did offer a fair...
Nightwish (1989)

Bruce R. Cook

A boring and uneventful 80's effort that suffers from both an identity and a proper script. Don't bother with this one.
Oasis of the Zombies (1983)

Jesus Franco

One of the worst zombie films I've ever seen. It's so incredibly boring. Don't waste your time.
Of Unknown Origin (1983)

George P. Cosmatos

In my opinion one of the best and more underrated man-versus-beast flicks available right now. A battle of wills and wits, the movie focuses more developing characters (such as the man's descent into insanity) than...
One Dark Night (1983)

Tom McLoughlin

An underrated 80's movie that doesn't rely on cheesy deaths and gratuitous nudity to keep the audience's attention. Check this if you're looking for an above-average B-flick.
Pieces (1982)

Juan Piquer Simón

Even with a great concept, Pieces ended up being just an average low budget early 80s slasher. Worth a watch for its saving graces of ample nudity, great gore moments, and unintentionally hilarious script. It's not a...
Primal Rage (1988)

Vittorio Rambaldi

The film didn't boost the most original premise, but the delivery was effective enough to keep my interest. The make-up effects were above-average and we're given a fair amount of blood and gore. Check this hidden...
Prince of Darkness (1987)

John Carpenter

A good underrated John Carpenter movie, but I only recommended if you're not afraid of films that are a little slow and have a lot of story.
Rabid Grannies (1988)

Emmanuel Kervyn

A good watch for gore-fans. Cheesy script and acting, but entertaining none-the-less. Not recommended, but worth a check if you're lookin' for something cheesy to rent.
Rawhead Rex (1986)

George Pavlou

A decent 80's monster flick, but could've used more gore or at least a better plot. Either way, worth a check if you've got nothing else to watch, but I'd recommend the short story than the movie.
Razorback (1984)

Russell Mulcahy

A good creature flick that successfully mixes a slow-paced story and a rampaging killer pig. Check it out.
Road Games (1981)

Richard Franklin

A good watch if you're looking for something different. It's very much like Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, which is what the director was going for since he's such a bitch fan of Hitchcock's work....
Rush Week (1989)

Bob Bralver

A good rent if you're into 80's slasher movies. Not very original, but not many slashers are. The killer wasn't too bad either.
Scarecrows (1988)

William Wesley

An underrated scarecrow flick. Simple plot with good gore and cool characters. Worth a check if you wanna see a sweet scarecrow movie, but be sure to get your hands on the Uncut version if you wanna see all the gore.
Scream (1981)

Byron Quisenberry

A horrible slasher movie. The story is predictable and unoriginal, the killer is a bore, there is nothing positive about this. Avoid!
Silent Madness (1984)

Simon Nuchtern

A forgettable 80's slasher that has its plus and minuses. It throws a couple interesting ideas to the normally bland slasher mold, but also falls victim to predictability and a lack of gore and on-screen kills. 80'...
Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 (1987)

Lee Harry

A dumb sequel. It has nothing but flashbacks from the first film and a lot of bad acting. Don't waste or time.
Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Robert Hiltzik

You might think of it as a F13 wannabe with a title like Sleepaway Camp and a cover with a bloody knife stuck through a shoe, but it's no where near F13. I definitely recommend this film for any horror fan. I warn you...
Slumber Party Massacre 2 (1987)

Deborah Brock

As entertaining and fun as The Slumber Party Massacre 2 can be to the right audience, there's no way of ignoring the fact that it's a poorly made, uneven late 80s slasher.
Sole Survivor (1984)

Thom Eberhardt

An original underrated horror film from the 80s. Worth a look if you can get your hands on it.
Splatter University (1984)

Richard W. Haines

This is your typical 80's slasher that bares the average clichés and predictable that you've seen a dozen times before. Not recommended.
Spookies (1985)

Thomas Doran, Brenda Faulkner, Eugene Joseph

Don't waste your time with this. The story is full of holes and bad acting. If you want to see it only see it for the decent monster effects.
Stage Fright (1982)

Michele Soavi 

Not a bad film. One of the better 80s slashers. Check this out.
Strange Behavior (1981)

Michael Laughlin

This is a decent film that somehow manages to refrain from being the stereotypical 80's slasher. Worth a check for a little something different, but don't expect a lot of deaths.
Superstition (1982)

James W. Roberson

An underrated horror film. Has some cool deaths and decent amount of blood and gore. Predictable story, but a non-cliched ending. Worth a rent if you're looking for something.
Sweet Sixteen (1983)

Jim Sotos

With the successful blend of a slasher and a horror mystery, this is a surprisingly decent movie. Although it's pretty slow-paced, and the deaths are pretty tame (using only a knife), we get some above-average acting...
The Boogens (1981)

James L. Conway

Nothing special. Cliched and predictable. Boring story and scenes. Don't bother.
The Burning (1981)

Tony Maylam

Not a bad slasher flick. Definitely a ripoff of Friday the 13th, but this is actually one of the better ripoffs. Try to catch this film UNCUT if you can. I wasn't lucky enough to catch it.
The Carrier (1988)

Nathan J. White

A good and seemingly unknown 80's horror flick. Cool premise and managed to keep my interest, but sadly could have played out the virus-aspect a little better. Still worth a rent.
The Children (1980)

Max Kalmanowicz

A fun cheesy B-movie that reminds us just why the 80's is a fav. decade amongst many horror fans (such as myself). Poorly scripted, horribly acted, and mediocrely directed, but I'll be damned if it wasn't...
The Chilling (1989)

Deland Nuse, Jack A. Sunseri

A wasted zombie movie, if you'd even call it that. The zombies in this film were basically just green space aliens with glowing eyes, in my opinion. Don't bother with this.
The Dark Power (1985)

Phil Smoot

This was probably one of the cheesiest and most ridiculous horror films I've seen in a while, but that's not entirely a bad thing. In fact, I had a lot of fun watching this once the action picked up. How can you go...
The Evil Dead (1981)

Sam Raimi

The darker film of the three and possibly also the scariest. A good movie that every horror fan must view at least once in their lifetime.
The Final Terror (1983)

Andrew Davis

This is a fairly underrated backwoods-survival horror flick, where it relies on atmosphere and the characters survival instincts to move along its story. There isn't much for gore or on-screen deaths, but if you're...
The Fog (1980)

John Carpenter

A decent flick, but a little slow. Worth a check if you're looking for something different or if you're fan of Carpenter.
The Forest (1983)

Don Jones

To me this was more of a kids flick than a horror film. Could have had a lot more to it. Not recommended.
The Hitcher (1986)

Robert Harmon

One of the best road-related movies and the definitive hitch-hiker flick. Interesting story and characters with a lot of suspense and action. Keeps you wondering what's going to happen next. Highly recommended.
The House on Sorority Row (1983)

Mark Rosman

The House on Sorority Row is a stylish, well crafted slasher from the early 80s heyday that’s able to rise above its clichéd material. While it’s by no means overtly bloody or violent, it’s shooting style and impressive...
The Howling (1981)

Joe Dante

A good werewolf flick, although the werewolf action doesn't start until about half the movie. A little slow, but starts to pick up after the first half. Worth a watch just on the werewolf transformation alone.
The Initiation (1984)

Larry Stewart

A very underrated 80's slasher film. Pretty original story and a killer that DOESN'T wear a mask. Cool twist at the end. Recommended if you can find it.
The Intruder Within (1981)

Peter Carter

A decent watch on TV, like it was originally meant to be, but not worth renting. Just a ripoff of the Alien films. Don't bother with this.
The Keep (1983)

Michael Mann

One of the better horror films to come out of the 80s. Has a lot of famous faces and some interesting colors and effects. Check this out if you're looking for something to rent.
The Laughing Dead (1989)

S.P. Somtow

Hardly even a zombie film. The movie has a really silly plot and lots of the scenes are quite laughable. Don't bother checkin' this.
The Majorettes (1986)

S. William Hinzman

The flick starts off as an incredibly dull 80's slasher, but half-way through takes an interesting turn into greed and revenge, making it stand-out among the standard 80's slasher. A decent rent, but don't...
The Monster Squad (1987)

Fred Dekker

There's a reason why this film has a huge cult following behind it, and that's because it proves to this day that it remains as one of the most fun and creative films to come out of the genre, and even now, still...
The Mutilator (1983)

Buddy Cooper

Decent 80s slasher, but very cliched and predictable. If you want to see this, try to catch the uncut version.
The Power (1984)

Stephen Carpenter, Jeffrey Obrow

An unknown and underrated 80's horror gem that offers an interesting premise and decent practical effects. Worth a check for something a little different, if you can find it that is.
The Prey (1984)

Edwin Scott Brown

Another rare 80's slasher that follows the formula with less than stellar results. Nothing to new or exciting is offered up, except for the one climbing scene that Wrong Turn blatantly ripped off. Recommended to the 80...
The Stepfather (1987)

Joseph Ruben

This is a memorable underrated 80s horror film that deserves a SE DVD treatment in the US. Check this film out if you can get your hands on it.
The Stuff (1985)

Larry Cohen

A really cheesy and entertaining movie. If you enjoyed the Blob remake that came out of the 80s then you'll probably like this film. Watch it with an open mind.
The Supernaturals (1986)

Armand Mastroianni

Decent film at best; Had its moments, but overall just wasn't enough to be a good movie. The zombies weren't too good, but it was interesting seeing them use old ass weapons. I'd say this is worth a rent if...
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

Tobe Hooper

Doesn't live up to the original, but does manage to be fairly entertaining. Worth a check.
The Unnamable (1988)

Jean-Paul Ouellette

This is definitely an 80's creature-flick that you should check out; clichéd with loads of blood and good gory deaths; Recommended.
The Warning (1980)

Greydon Clark

A surprisingly decent 80's scifi-horror flick with a solid cast and an interesting story. Worth a check if you can find this.
The Woman in Black (1989)

Herbert Wise

If you're looking for a good a solid scary tale, and don't mind small budgets, then check this baby out!
Truth or Dare (1986)

Tim Ritter

A really cheap, crappy movie. Bad acting, very bad directing. Everything in this film is laughable. I wouldn't even call it horror. Don't bother with this. Ever!
Uninvited (1988)

Greydon Clark

Uninvited is a poor and equally absurd film, but hell if ain't a fun watch and a welcomed addition to the long-list of enjoyable 80's cheese. If you're keen on fun cheesy flicks or mutated killer cats on...
Vamp (1986)

Richard Wenk

A fun movie that doesn't take itself seriously and offers a good assortment of interesting characters. If you're into 80s vamp flicks like Fright Night then I suggest giving this one a shot.
Vampire Hunter D (1985)

Toyoa Ashda

One of my favorite animes. Filled with interesting characters, lots of blood, and a cool story; this anime is sure to please.
Visiting Hours (1981)

Jean-Claude Lord

A good underrated slasher flick. Lots of good suspense and good performances from Michael Ironside and Lee Grant. Worth a check if you're looking for a smart 80's slasher.
Warning Sign (1985)

Hal Barwood

An underrated 80's horror flick. Too much dialogue in parts, but worth a rent.
Zombie Lake (1981)

Jean Rollin

I've seen some pretty bad zombie flicks in my years and this another one to add to that list. The only thing that made this pile watchable was all the excessive nudity, but even then it was barely worth anyone's...
     


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