Don’t Answer the Phone! – USA, 1980 – reviews
‘RUN – if you must HIDE – if you can SCREAM but…’ Don’t Answer the Phone! is a 1980 horror thriller feature film directed by Robert Hammer from a screenplay …
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Alien 2 On Earth – Italy, 1980 – reviews
Alien 2: On Earth is a 1980 Italian science-fiction horror feature film about a group of spelunkers attacked by aliens. Directed and produced by Ciro Ippolito (as Sam Cromwell) plus …
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New Year’s Evil – USA, 1980 – reviews
‘Don’t dare make New Year’s resolutions… unless you plan to live!’ New Year’s Evil is a 1980 American slasher horror feature film directed by Emmett Alston (Demonwarp) from a screenplay written …
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Christmas Evil aka You Better Watch Out – USA, 1980 – reviews
‘He’ll sleigh you’ Christmas Evil – originally known as You Better Watch Out and also released as Terror in Toyland – is a 1980 American psychological horror feature film written and directed by Lewis …
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The Strangeness – USA, 1980 – reviews
The Strangeness is a 1980 American horror feature film directed by David Michael Hillman [now Melanie Ann Phillips] from a screenplay co-written with Chris Huntley (who also acts). The movie …
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Phobia – Canada | USA, 1980 – reviews and Blu-ray news
‘Murder put an end to their fears.’ Phobia is a 1980 Canadian-American horror thriller feature film about a group of criminal patients undergoing therapy being murdered one by one. The …
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Alligator – USA, 1980 – reviews
‘A frightening movie with a sense of fun!’ Alligator is a 1980 American horror feature film directed by Lewis Teague (Cujo; Cat’s Eye) from a screenplay by John Sayles (Piranha). The movie stars …
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The Shining – UK | USA, 1980 – reviews
The Shining is a 1980 horror feature film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. The movie stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny …
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Happy Birthday to Me – Canada, 1980 – reviews
‘John will never eat shish kebab again.’ Happy Birthday to Me is a 1980 Canadian slasher horror feature film directed by J. Lee Thompson (10 to Midnight; Cape Fear) from a …
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The Twins from The Shining (1980) bobblehead
The Twins from The Shining (1980) bobblehead has been created by FOCO (Forever Collectibles). “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and all work no bobbling makes …
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Scared to Death – USA, 1980 – reviews
‘If you’re frightened by the unknown… wait ’till you face reality!’ Scared to Death is a 1980 American science fiction horror feature film written and directed by William Malone (previously …
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Schizoid – USA, 1980 – reviews
Schizoid is a 1980 horror whodunit feature film produced by Yoram Globus, and Menahem Golan for their Cannon Group. It was written and directed by David Paulsen (Savage Weekend). The movie stars Klaus Kinski, Marianna Hill (Messiah of Evil), Craig Wasson (Ghost Story, A Nightmare …
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13th Floor Vendetta – gothic rock song by The Damned
13th Floor Vendetta is a song by British punk/goth/psychedelic band The Damned that originally appeared on their ‘The Black Album’ (1980). The track highlighted Dave Vanian’s growing song-writing talent – although …
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Humanoids from the Deep – USA, 1980 – reviews
Humanoids from the Deep (1980) has received a new 4K scan of the uncut international version from the original camera negative for a special edition Steelbook release, limited to 5,000. …
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Without Warning – USA, 1980 – overview and reviews
‘It preys on human fear. It feeds on human flesh.’ Without Warning is a 1980 American science fiction horror feature film produced and directed by Greydon Clark (Uninvited; Wacko; Satan’s Cheerleaders). The …
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Patrick Still Lives – Italy, 1980 – reviews
Patrick Still Lives – original title: Patrick vive ancora – is a 1980 Italian paranormal horror feature film directed by Mario Landi (Giallo in Venice) from a screenplay by Piero Regnoli (Nightmare City; Malabimba; The …
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Motel Hell – USA, 1980 – reviews
“It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent Fritters” Motel Hell is a 1980 American comedy horror feature film directed by Kevin Connor (The House Where Evil Dwells; At the …
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The Attic – USA, 1980 – reviews
’13 steps to terror’ The Attic is a 1980 American horror drama film directed by George Edwards (producer of Frogs; How Awful About Allan; Queen of Blood) and [uncredited] cinematographer …
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Blood Beach – USA, 1980 – reviews
‘Just when it’s safe to go back in the water …you can’t get across the beach!’ Blood Beach is a 1980 [released 1981] American horror feature film written and directed …
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The Changeling – Canada, 1980 – reviews
The Changeling is a 1979 [released 1980] Canadian horror film directed by Peter Medak (Hannibal TV series) from a screenplay by William Gray (Humongous; Prom Night) and actress Diana Maddox. It stars George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere (Scott’s …
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The Hearse – USA, 1980 – overview and reviews
The Hearse is a 1980 American supernatural horror feature film directed by George Bowers (editor of From Hell) from a screenplay by Bill Bleich (Poltergeist: The Legacy; From the Dead of Night; …
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To All a Goodnight – USA, 1980 – updated with a YouTube video review
‘You’ll scream til’ dawn’ To All a Goodnight is a 1980 American slasher horror feature film directed by actor David Hess (Smash Cut; BodyCount; The Last House on the Left). It …
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Eaten Alive! – Italy, 1980 – reviews
‘Trapped in a jungle of crazy flesh eaters!’ Eaten Alive! – original title: Mangiati vivi! – is a 1980 Italian horror film written and directed by Umberto Lenzi (Nightmare City; Eyeball; Seven Blood-Stained Orchids; …
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The Other Hell – Italy, Spain, 1980 – reviews
‘Say your prayers’ The Other Hell is a 1980 (released 1981) Italian supernatural horror feature film directed by Bruno Mattei [as Stefan Oblowsky] (Snuff Trap; Cruel Jaws; Hell of the Living Dead) from …
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The Ghost Dance – USA, 1980 – reviews
“When you disturb the dead, you must pay the price.” The Ghost Dance – aka Ghost Dance – is a 1980 American supernatural slasher horror feature film directed by Peter F. …
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Funeral Home aka Cries in the Night – Canada, 1980 – overview and reviews
‘Some things never rest in peace.’ Funeral Home – aka Cries in the Night – is a 1980 Canadian horror film produced and directed by William Fruet (Death Weekend; Spasms; Killer Party) from a …
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The Unseen – USA, 1980 – reviews
The Unseen is a 1980 American horror film directed by Danny Steinmann [as Peter Foleg] from an [uncredited] screenplay by Michael L. Grace. Director Steinmann, who later directed gory movies Savage Streets and Friday …
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He Knows You’re Alone – USA, 1980 – overview and reviews
‘Every girl is frightened before her wedding night. But this time…there’s good reason!’ He Knows You’re Alone is a 1980 American slasher horror feature film directed by Armand Mastroianni (The Killing …
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Fade to Black – USA, 1980 – overview and reviews
Fade to Black is a 1980 American satirical horror film written and directed by Vernon Zimmerman. Executive producer Irwin Yablans produced John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). Cast: Dennis Christopher, Eve Brent …
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Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned aka Tomb of Dracula – Japan, 1980 – now with YouTube review
Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned is a 1980 animated Japanese TV movie version of Marvel’s The Tomb of Dracula comic produced by Toei and directed by Minoru Okazaki. It was titled Yami no Teiō: …
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