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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...

Alone in the Dark (1982)

Jack Sholder

A good 80s slasher, despite it's unoriginal and predictable premise. We're treated to a surprisingly good cast and an interesting story none-the-less. Check this out.

Anguish (1987)

J.J. Bigas Luna

Not a bad watch. I enjoyed the audience within an audience setup it offered and there was decent gore. Worth a check if you want to see a slasher that's a little different than the norm.

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...

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...

Cheerleader Camp (1987)

John Quinn

Same old slasher film straight from the 80s, only this time it has dead cheerleaders. Not really recommended unless you have some extra cash and lots of time on your hands.

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.

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.

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.

Don't Go in the Woods... Alone! (1981)

James Bryan

A very bad slasher film. Has some really crappy dialogue and acting. Not bad in the beginning, but started to get really stupid as time went on. Don't rent this unless you're desperate.

Don't Open Till Christmas (1984)

Edmund Purdom

A bad movie, but not an entire waste of time. It's predictable, cliché, poorly scripted, and horribly-edited, but at least it offered a decent amount of blood and a variety of deaths. As far as holiday slashers go, you...

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.

Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

Steve Miner

It's not perfect, but it comes as close to it as a slasher sequel can. With a charismatic leading lady, good pacing, and a frightening bagheaded Jason, Part 2 has everything you could ask for. A must see for any lover...

Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

Steve Miner

While my least favorite of the first four, Friday the 13th Part 3 still delivers all the goods needed to make a slasher fan happy. A technical achievement at the time that outgrossed Jaws 3-D and Amityville 3-D, me thinks,...

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

Joseph Zito

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is a strong entry into one of the most beloved (and berated) horror franchises of all time. Boasting strong direction, likable actors (for the most part), and a copious amount of badassery...

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...

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

Dwight H. Little

Halloween 4 is a worthy sequel that went back to the basics that made the original the classic it is today. While the mask was a poor decision, the overall tone and the pants shitting ending made up for the short comings and...

He Knows You're Alone (1980)

Armand Mastroianni

Good underrated 80s slasher. Not as cliched as most; the killer doesn't wear a dumb mask. Tom Hank's debut is also in this towards the end. Rent this if you're looking for a good slasher.

Hell High (1989)

Douglas Grossman

A decent little slasher that breaks the mold of the typical theme we're all used to seeing from the 80's. Worth a check if you can sit through the story, but don't expect a lot of deaths or gore.

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.

Hospital Massacre (1982)

Boaz Davidson

Good style, creepy atmosphere. Wasted screen time, silly props, decent chase scene. Nowhere near as effective as "Halloween II" in showcasing isolation or a sense of panic as staff members dwindle. Great score....

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.

Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)

Tom McLoughlin

Jason Lives is a tricky film to examine because while it doesn't stray too far away from the tired but true slasher formula, it excels behind the camera with a tight script, beyond competent directing, and phenomenal...

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.

Killing Spree (1987)

Tim Ritter

Poorly directed, acted, lame and with a predictable story. Don't waste your time on this crap.

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.

Maniac Cop (1988)

William Lustig

Good movie to come out of the 80s. Known as a classic "horror" film to some. I thought it was pretty good, but I expected a bit more. Check this out if you haven't already.

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...

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...

Pledge Night (1988)

Paul Ziller

This movie could have been a lot better. Seemed rushed towards the end and the climax was just plain silly. Rent this to see the first 40 minutes and think of it as a comedy. Don't bother with the rest.

Pranks (1981)

Stephen Carpenter, Jeffrey Obrow

A good movie if you've never seen an 80's slasher movie before, otherwise it's nothing but the same-old. It does have some interesting deaths and they aren't too far apart, so worth a check if you're...

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.

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 (1984)

Charles E. Sellier Jr.

One of the better Santa flicks, but a bit slow and boring in parts. Regardless, it's still a decent rent for an 80's holiday slasher.

Silent Scream (1980)

Denny Harris

Another seemingly unheard-of slasher to come out of the 80's, but maybe it's unheard of for a reason? Too boring, and with its lack of blood and gore, why bother? Not recommended.

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.

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.

Stage Fright (1982)

Michele Soavi

Not a bad film. One of the better 80s slashers. Check this out.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

To All a Goodnight (1980)

David Hess

Slightly better than the other killer-Santa flicks, which isn't saying much. There are decent deaths, followed by an interesting climatic twist, which makes it watchable. Sadly, the horrible lighting takes away from...

Trick or Treats (1982)

Gary Graver

Lame 80s slasher. Barely any deaths, zero gore, basically just an hour full of tricks pulled on the babysitter. Don't bother with this nonsense.

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.