This article highlights some underrated horror films from the 1980s that deserve more recognition. It explores the decade's influence on the genre, focusing on lesser-known titles that offer unique and spooky experiences.
Some of the best horror movies of the 1980s flew completely under the radar, and deserve a closer look from modern horror fans despite their obscurity. With so many brilliant horror movies made in the 1980s, it isn't a surprise that so many great entries in the genre have fallen by the wayside. That doesn't mean that they aren't worth watching by any means, as the decade was rife with hidden gems that deserve more recognition.
The 80s is best known for its many iconic slasher movie franchises that began or fully picked up steam in the decade. But for every Friday the 13th that picked up popular acclaim as the years went on, there were double the number of quietly amazing scary movies that went largely unheard of even to this day. Whether they're psychological thrillers, supernatural creature features, or good old-fashioned ghost stories, these forgotten films truly deserve to be household names. 10 The Gate 1987 The topic of demonic incursions was just barely able to be socially acceptable popcorn fare with the fade of the'Satanic Panic' movement in the late 80s. However, the controversial craze may have still been just hot enough to overshadow 1987's The Gate, a joint horror co-production between American and Canadian creators. The film tells the story of a young boy who uncovers a geode buried in his backyard, only to unwittingly discover that the precious stone was actually the key to opening a portal to Hell itself. The Gate is an interesting case for a demonic horror movie that prides itself on family values. Only rated PG-13, The Gate, ironically, functions as a great gateway to horror for younger audiences, who will be able to appreciate and relate to the child protagonists. Obviously not the most frightening thing in the world, especially decades later, the film still manages to be spooky enough to capture the minds of its target audience, representing a rare horror movie that's also somehow family friendl
HORROR MOVIES 1980S HIDDEN GEMS UNDERAPPRECIATED THE GATE
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