Tag Archives: 80s

Fright Night Visitor…

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Daniel

I love seeing a movie I missed in the 80s. The look, the feel, the music, the fashions—it all catapults me back there for an hour and a half. So that makes even a horror movie a feel good experience. … Continue reading →

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Supernatural comedies to put you in high spirits

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Daniel

Ghosts, spirit guides, laughs, and 80s icons! I take on three fun and cheesy flicks: Vibes, High Spirits, and Haunted Honeymoon. VIBES (1988) What a cast! Jeff Goldblum, Julian Sands, Peter Falk, and Cyndi Lauper. Sadly, I think Vibes was … Continue reading →

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Beware the Demon Queen!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Daniel

I know I always say I must own every horror movie of the 80s. I’ve made an exception. Although, what I do love about this 55-minute shot-to-home-video flick from 1986 is that it reminds me of the days when I’d … Continue reading →

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The horror cameos of Cameron Mitchell

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Daniel

In the late 70s and through the 80s, Cameron Mitchell sold his soul to horror. He appeared in Night Train to Terror (which I cover here), The Toolbox Murders (which I cover here), and From a Whisper to a Scream … Continue reading →

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Three slow burns with twisted fuses

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Daniel

Time for three dark movies that take their time getting to their wacko conclusions! I take on The Baby, Eyes of Laura Mars, and Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker. THE BABY (1973) Despite being over forty years old, The Baby is … Continue reading →

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The Company of Wolves – beware the big bad hairy…

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Daniel

The 1984 film The Company of Wolves is essentially a horror fairy tale with a moral message; men are not pigs—they’re big hairy werewolves! Beware, or their evil testosterone will be the death of you! No wonder I hated this … Continue reading →

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When the final moments ruin The Final Terror

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Daniel

For years, I’ve recalled that I didn’t love The Final Terror when I saw it on cable back in the 80s, but I couldn’t remember why. I’ve finally watched it again and discovered there are plenty of great backwoods slasher … Continue reading →

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Just make sure you can tell it’s horror that came from the 80s!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Daniel

That’s what it feels like the producers said when they gave the go ahead for Necropolis. It opens in Amsterdam 1686, but this witch is already looking and dancing like an 80s slut. Her satanic ritual doesn’t go as planned … Continue reading →

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Be kind, rewind: should you check out 80s flicks The Attic and Crawlspace?

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Daniel

Time for a couple of video store throwbacks! I take on two movies that would collect dust on the shelves while we were all renting Freddy, Michael, and Jason! THE ATTIC (1980) Carrie Snodgrass, who has quite a horror resume—Ed … Continue reading →

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And the best male horror hero ever is….

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Daniel

No mincing words in this blog. I fricking love The Being, which was released in 1983 after a few years collecting dust on the shelf. Sure it has Martin Landau as a government prick pretending toxic waste isn’t killing people … Continue reading →

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