10 Cult Classic '80s Horror Movies That Don't Get Enough Credit

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10 Cult Classic '80s Horror Movies That Don't Get Enough Credit
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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The 1980s were a fantastic time for horror movies and were full of cult classics that just didn't get enough credit. While acclaimed horror movies like The Shining or massive franchises like Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street have dominated the conversation around 1980s horror, it’s important to shine a light on all the other great movies out there.

Cat People R Fantasy Horror Thriller A woman who was orphaned from a young age finally reunites with her older brother. Matters start to go awry when she slowly discovers the true nature of her family. Return of the Living Dead R Horror Sci-Fi Comedy Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 horror comedy directed by Dan O'Bannon and starring Clu Gulager, Thom Mathews, James Karen, and Don Calfa. The plot revolves around medical supply store clerk Frank and his apprentice Freddy, who accidentally release a deadly gas that revives the dead in a nearby cemetery. Soon the city is invaded by a horde of hungry zombies, which Frank and Freddy have to fight for their own survival.

From Beyond managed to deliver terrifying thrills while maintaining a unique sense of humor and a playful atmosphere. As a truly compelling, low-budget horror, From Beyond was a 1980s cult classic that proved directors did not need a big budget in order to create a long lasting impact. From Beyond has truly stood the test of time and even partly formed the basis of the 2021 miniseries The Resonator: Miskatonic U by William Butler.

Director John Landis Release Date August 21, 1981 Studio Universal Pictures Distributor Universal Pictures Writers John Landis Cast David Naughton , Jenny Agutter , Griffin Dunne , John Woodvine , Lila Kaye , Joe Belcher Runtime 97 minutes Budget $10 million Expand 4 The Evil Dead Directed by Sam Raimi While The Evil Dead as a franchise has developed an intensely loyal fanbase that has followed through its many sequels, remakes, and TV series, it has remained an underappreciated cult classic...

Videodrome effectively melded body horror with science fiction as layers of corruption were uncovered when a man sought to discover the source of a strange broadcast signal showcasing unauthorized snuff films. With outrageous hallucinations and a crumbling sense of reality, Videodrome powerfully addressed the increased prevalence and grasp of technology on society. Perhaps even more relevant today than when it was first released, Videodrome has never got enough credit.

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