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. – Italy, 1980 – overview and reviews
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 – reviews and 4K release news
To tie-in with its 40th anniversary, Flash Gordon (1980) is being released on August 3rd 2020, in various formats as a 4K UHD remaster and including a 5-disc collector’s edition. …
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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” – India, 1980 – overview
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 new Collector’s Blu-ray box set
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 zombie 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! – 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 (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) New 4K Blu-ray release details
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 – 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 – overview and reviews
‘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 – overview and 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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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 (1980) reviews and Limited Edition Blu-ray news
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 – USA, 1980 – 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 written by Piero Regnoli (Nightmare City; Malabimba; …
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Motel Hell (1980) reviews and Limited Edition Blu-ray Steelbook details
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 – 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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Cannibal Holocaust – Italy, 1980 – reviews
‘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 – 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 (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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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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