Imagery from Re-Animator and Cannibal Holocaust
Several iconic horror movies from earlier decades just don’t hold up to today’s standards, which often makes them get overlooked by modern audiences. At the time of their release, they might have been groundbreaking, but with their limited technology and simpler storytelling, a lot of them can easily feel outdated nowadays. Additionally, older horror films often relied on implied scares and slow build-ups, which is why they don't really hold the attention of today’s viewers.
Release Date August 22, 1986 Runtime 88 Minutes Cast Jason Lively , Tom Atkins , Steve Marshall , Jill Whitlow , Wally Taylor , Bruce Solomon , Vic Polizos , Allan Kayser Director Fred Dekker If you’ve never seen Night of the Creeps, you’re in for a treat. This 1986 cult classic is the perfect mix of campy humor, horror, and sci-fi, delivering as much fun as it does scares.
Release Date May 29, 1981 Runtime 94 minutes Main Genre Horror Cast Melody Anderson , Jack Albertson , Robert Englund Director Gary Sherman When talking about Dead & Buried, it’s worth mentioning that it’s one of Robert Englund’s best horror movies that aren't Nightmare on Elm Street films. Yes, before he terrified us as Freddy Krueger, Englund had a smaller but memorable role in this underrated 1981 gem.
Carnival of Souls PG HorrorMysteryThriller Mary Henry finds herself as the sole survivor of a fatal car accident. As she tries to rebuild her life, she moves to Utah and becomes a church organist, but is haunted by harrowing visions. As the visions take over, Mary is drawn to the deserted carnival, where she discovers secrets linked to her tragic past.
Eyes Without a Face Approved HorrorDrama Release Date October 24, 1962 Runtime 90 Minutes Cast Pierre Brasseur , Alida Valli , Juliette Mayniel , Alexandre Rignault , Edith Scob Director Georges Franju Eyes Without a Face is one of the 1960s horror movies that should be on your watchlist, rebooted or not. This French horror masterpiece about a surgeon trying to restore his daughter’s disfigured face is hauntingly poetic and deeply disturbing at the same time.
Let's Scare Jessica to Death PG HorrorMysteryDrama Let's Scare Jessica to Death, directed by John D. Hancock, follows Jessica, recently discharged from a mental institution, as she settles into a country house with her husband and friend. Her fragile state is further shaken by the presence of a mysterious girl and the ominous forces that begin to unfold around her.
5 The Sentinel Directed by Michael Winner Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review Your comment has not been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! 4 Black Sunday Directed by Mario Bava Close Originally titled La Maschera Del Demonio, Mario Bava’s Black Sunday is a grossly underrated Italian horror from the 1960s that helped shape the genre of its era. The movie follows the story of a vengeful witch, played by the iconic Barbara Steele, who is resurrected from the dead and seeks revenge on the descendants of those who condemned her to death.
Release Date June 21, 1985 Runtime 95 minutes Cast Robert Kerman , Francesca Ciardi , Perry Pirkanen , Luca Barbareschi Director Ruggero Deodato Considered to be one of the most controversial horror movies ever made, Cannibal Holocaust is known for its brutal violence, disturbing visuals, and groundbreaking approach to blending documentary-style filmmaking with horror.
9/10 Re-Animator Horror Sci-FiComedy 1985's Re-Animator is a feature-length film based on H.P. Lovecraft's short story, Herbert West–Reanimator. The Horror and Comedy release follows a man that spends time attempting to create a reagent that will reanimate the dead.
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