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‘Everyone has nightmares about the ugliest way to die.’ Don’t Go in the Woods is a 1980 (released 1981) American slasher film directed by James Bryan from a screenplay by Garth Eliassen. …
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Don’t Go in the House is being released in the US by Severin Films on Blu-ray and DVD on January 25th, 2022. The release features a new 2K scan from …
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‘Lock your doors. Bolt your windows. There’s something in…’ The Fog is a 1980 American horror film about an unearthly fog that rolls into a small coastal town exactly 100 …
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‘… Pray you never meet them!’ The Children is a 1980 American horror film about a nuclear plant leak that turns a bus-load of children into murderous atomic zombies. Also …
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‘If you’re lying, I’ll be back… The Exterminator is a 1980 American action crime thriller about a Vietnam vet who turns into a vigilante when his friend is attacked. A …
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Sir Henry at Rawlinson End is a 1980 British comedy film about the attempts to exorcise the ghost of an alcoholic aristocrat’s brother. Directed by Steve Roberts (Rutland Weekend Television …
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‘She’d die for him…he’d kill for her…’ Nightkill is a 1980 American thriller feature film in which a woman’s lover poisons her cruel rich husband in front of her. She …
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Zombie Holocaust is a 1980 Italian horror film directed by Marino Girolami. The movie stars Ian McCulloch (Zombie Flesh Eaters; Contamination), Alexandra Delli Colli (The New York Ripper) and Donald …
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Flash Gordon is a 1980 science-fiction fantasy feature film about a football player and his friends who travel to the planet Mongo – they find themselves fighting the tyranny of …
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‘It begins with a horrifying killing and then starts to get bloody!’ The Boogey Man – or The Boogeyman on promotional material – and The Bogey Man in the UK – is …
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‘Who will inherit the Earth?’ Virus is a 1980 Japanese science-fiction/disaster film directed by Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale; Samurai Reincarnation; Message from Space). It was written by Kinji Fukasaku and Koji …
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Phir Wohi Raat [“Same Night Again”] is an Indian Hindi horror film about a young woman who has nightmares that she is being attacked. Directed by actor Danny Denzongpa – …
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In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Friday the 13th is getting a limited edition steel book release from Paramount that includes “unrated footage and insightful special features”. Released on May …
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‘They eat the living’ Hell of the Living Dead is an Italian-Spanish science-fiction horror feature film directed in 1980 by Bruno Mattei [as Vincent Dawn] (Snuff Trap; Cruel Jaws; The Other …
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‘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 is a 1980 Italian science-fiction horror film about a group of spelunkers attacked by aliens. It was also released as Alien Terror Directed and produced by …
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‘Their rabid lust for human flesh created an epidemic’ Cannibal Apocalypse is a 1980 Italian-Spanish action horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti [as ‘Anthony M. Dawson’] (Alien from the Deep; …
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‘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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‘He’ll sleigh you’ Christmas Evil is a 1980 American psychological horror film written and directed by Lewis Jackson. It was originally an obscure film that has gained a cult following …
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Night of the Demon is a 1980 American horror film directed by James C. Wasson from a screenplay written by Mike Williams based on a story by producer Jim L. …
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The Strangeness is a 1980 American horror film directed by David Michael Hillman [now Melanie Ann Phillips] from a screenplay co-written with Chris Huntley (who also acts). The movie stars …
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‘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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‘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 written by John Sayles (Piranha). The …
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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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‘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 is a 1980 American mystery horror thriller film produced by Yoram Globus, and Menahem Golan for their Cannon Group. It was written and directed by David Paulsen (Savage Weekend). …
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Humanoids from the Deep (1980) is released in the UK on Blu-ray by 88 Films on March 29th 2021. Special features: New 4K Master from the Original 35 mm Camera …
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‘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 is a 1980 Italian paranormal horror film directed by Mario Landi (Giallo in Venice) from a screenplay written by Piero Regnoli (Nightmare City; Malabimba; The Playgirls and …
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Shout! Factory is releasing Motel Hell on a Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray on October 13, 2020. Order via Amazon.com New 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative Audio Commentary With …
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’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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‘Eaten alive! The ultimate terror movie…’ Cannibal Holocaust is a 1980 Italian feature film directed by Ruggero Deodato (The Washing Machine; Dial: Help: House on the Edge of the Park) from a story and screenplay …
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‘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 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 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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‘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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‘Trapped in a jungle of crazy flesh eaters!’ Eaten Alive! is a 1980 Italian horror film written and directed by Umberto Lenzi (Nightmare City; Eyeball; Seven Blood-Stained Orchids). The story is loosely …
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‘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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“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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‘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 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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‘Run from this man!’ Maniac is a 1980 American slasher horror film co-produced and directed by William Lustig (Maniac Cop and sequels; Uncle Sam) from a screenplay by actor Joe Spinell …
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He Knows You’re Alone is being released on Blu-ray by Scream Factory on May 18, 2021. The film has received a new 2K scan of the interpositive. Special features: Audio …
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Fade to Black is a 1980 American satirical horror film written and directed by Vernon Zimmerman. Executive producer Irwin Yablans also produced John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). The movie stars Dennis …
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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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‘The dead shall rise and walk the Earth’ City of the Living Dead is a 1980 Italian horror feature film directed by Lucio Fulci (Zombie Flesh Eaters; The Beyond; The New York …
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‘Screams of terror… silenced only by the splintering of glass!’ Nightmares – aka Stage Fright – is a 1980 Australian horror film, co-produced and directed by John D. Lamond from a screenplay by …
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Inferno is a 1980 Italian supernatural horror film written and directed by Dario Argento. The movie stars Leigh McCloskey, Irene Miracle, Eleonora Giorgi, Sacha Pitoeff, Daria Nicolodi, Alida Valli and …
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‘A terrifying creation of the nuclear age!’ Island Claws – aka Giant Claws – is a 1980 American horror feature film directed by Herman Cardenas and starring Robert Lansing (4D Man; Empire of the …
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Cannibals is a 1980 French/Spanish horror feature film directed by prolific Spanish exploitation director Jesús Franco starring Sabrina Siani. It is one of two cannibal films directed by Franco featuring Al Cliver, the other being Devil …
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