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Every few decades, the horror film genre breaks out of the boxy cell it has trapped itself in and finds new blood. Pardon the pun.
While the 50s enjoyed the sci-fi/horror flick boon that begat such classics as The Blob, the 80s brought us some of the most memorable movie villains of all time. And, of course, the movies weren't so bad, either.
Some might say that it was because they didn't take themselves as seriously as the newer, realistic gritty gore films. Whatever the reason for their success, they're are still a good many horror films to come out of the 80s that have received superstar status with picky horror and film fans alike.
Take a trip back in the Wayback Machine and enjoy these original theatrical trailers.
Nightmare on Elm Street
Before there was Captain Jack Sparrow, there was....this guy.
Friday the 13th
Much to the surprise of people who are new to 80s horror, the hockey mask didn't make an appearance in this movie. The hockey mask didn't appear until....
Friday the 13th Part 3
Story-wise, there was nothing momentous about Friday the 13th Part 3. It followed the formula set in place by the original movie and those slasher films before it, such as Halloween. But, it did bring about one of the most recognizable "faces" in movie history.
Child's Play
I actually hated these movies. But I guess I can see where some might like their schtick.
Children of the Corn
Stephen King pretty much owned the late 70s and early to mid 80s.....
Creepshow
I can remember being a kid - very small - and going into the bookstore with my Mom. I always gravitated toward this graphic novel. In fact, it was probably my first brush with the love of King that would develop over the years. The illustrations bothered me, but I was at the same time entranced by them. Ah. To be a kid.
The Evil Dead
Filmed in my home state. Woot!
Fright Night
Hellraiser
Original, but oh-so-disturbing.
Poltergeist
To this day, I hate to see a static-y TV screen.
Pumpkinhead
One of my personal favorites. Some of the shots of Pumpkinhead are absolutely amazing. Ahead of its time if you ask me.
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