THE EXTERMINATOR (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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 (1980) Reviews and overview
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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NIGHTKILL (1980) Reviews and overview of murder mystery
‘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 aka DOCTOR BUTCHER M.D. (1980) Reviews and overview
Zombie Holocaust is a 1980 Italian horror feature film directed by Marino Girolami. The movie stars Ian McCulloch (Zombie Flesh Eaters; Contamination), Alexandra Delli Colli (The New York Ripper) and …
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FLASH GORDON (1980) and LIFE AFTER FLASH (2017) Reviews and updated with documentary review too
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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THE BOOGEY MAN (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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 a …
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VIRUS (1980) Reviews and overview
‘Who will inherit the Earth?’ VIRUS is a 1980 Japanese science-fiction/disaster feature film directed by Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale; Samurai Reincarnation; Message from Space). It was written by Kinji Fukasaku and …
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PHIR WOHI RAAT “Same Night Again” (1980) overview of Indian horror
PHIR WOHI RAAT [“Same Night Again”] is an Indian Hindi horror feature film about a young woman who has nightmares that she is being attacked. Directed by actor Danny Denzongpa …
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FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) Reviews and overview
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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HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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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DON’T ANSWER THE PHONE! (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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 (1980) Reviews and overview
Alien 2: On Earth is a 1980 Italian science-fiction horror feature film about a group of spelunkers attacked by aliens. It was also released as Alien Terror Directed and produced …
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CANNIBAL APOCALYPSE (1980) Reviews and overview
Here is our previous coverage of this cult classic: ‘Their rabid lust for human flesh created an epidemic’ Cannibal Apocalypse is a 1980 Italian-Spanish horror feature film directed by Antonio …
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NEW YEAR’S EVIL (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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 (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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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NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1980) Reviews and overview
Night of the Demon is a 1980 American horror feature film directed by James C. Wasson from a screenplay written by Mike Williams based on a story by producer Jim …
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THE STRANGENESS (1980) Reviews and overview
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 (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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 (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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 (1980) Reviews and recommended
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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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 (1980) Reviews and worth watching
Schizoid is a 1980 American 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). …
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HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP (1980) Reviews and overview
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 (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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 (1980) Reviews and overview
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 written by Piero Regnoli (Nightmare City; Malabimba; …
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MOTEL HELL (1980) Reviews and overview
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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THE ATTIC (1980) Reviews and overview
’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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CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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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BLOOD BEACH (1980) Reviews and overview
‘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 (1980) reviews and overview
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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