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NEON MANIACS ’80s monsters in ‘Frisco – free online

Neon Maniacs is a 1986 American science fiction action horror film directed by Joseph Mangine (cinematographer on Alligator and Alone in the Dark) from a screenplay by Mark Patrick Carducci (Pumpkinhead; …

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NIGHT OF THE CREEPS Cheesy ’80s camp classic – free on Pluto TV, Tubi

‘If you scream… you’re dead.’ Night of the Creeps is a 1986 sci-fi horror film about alien brain parasites that turn their hosts into zombies. A group of teenagers fight …

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SLAUGHTER HIGH Caroline Munro slasher – reviews and free on Plex, Roku and Tubi

‘Where the student body is going to pieces.’ Slaughter High is a 1986 slasher horror film about a former student, disfigured from a prank gone wrong, taking revenge on his …

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DEMONS 2 Reviews and free on Plex and YouTube

‘The nightmare returns… Let’s party!’ Demons 2 is a 1986 Italian supernatural horror film about people trapped in a high-rise apartment building infested with demons who proceed to hunt the …

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TAHKHANA Reviews of Bollywood Hindi horror – free to watch on YouTube

Tahkhana is a 1986 Bollywood Indian horror film about two sisters separated at birth and the search for a hidden treasure which is guarded in a dungeon by a bloodthirsty monster. The …

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THE ABOMINATION Reviews plus Blu-ray Special Edition details

The Abomination – Brett McCormick’s 1986 indie splatter horror movie -is finally being unleashed on Blu-ray by Visual Vengeance, Wild Eye Releasing’s cult label dedicated to vintage shot-on-video and microbudget …

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FAIR GAME ’80s Ozploitation classic! Reviews

Fair Game, a classic example of 80s Ozsploitation, is being released theatrically in the USA by Dark Star Pictures on July 8, 2022, followed by On-Demand (VOD) on July 12. …

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THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 Darkly comedic sequel – reviews

‘After a decade of silence… the buzzz is back.’ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is a 1986 American slasher horror film directed by Tobe Hooper. It is a sequel to the …

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THE WRAITH Reviews and Vestron Video Blu-ray + Digital release details

The Wraith is being released on Blu-ray + Digital as part of Lionsgate’s Vestron Video Collector’s Series on July 20, 2021. Special features: Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Mike Marvin Audio …

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RAWHEAD REX Reviews of cheesy folk horror

Rawhead Rex was released on Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray on October 13, 2020, by Kino Lorber Studio Classics. Only 4,000 units were released, available exclusively on Amazon.com for $39.95. Rawhead …

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SHARK’S PARADISE (1986) Review and overview

‘The ‘sharks’ are closing in … and time is running out!’ Shark’s Paradise is a 1986 Australian action crime film about an extortionist who threatens to lure hundreds of sharks …

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SPOOKIES Reviews of messy monster movie

Vinegar Syndrome is releasing Spookies for the first time on Blu-ray, newly restored in 4K from its previously lost original negative. Special features include a brand-new feature-length documentary featuring Max …

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APRIL FOOL’S DAY (1986) Reviews – love it or hate it?

Buy Blu-ray – Amazon.com Scream Factory released a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of supposedly satirical slasher April Fool’s Day on March 24th 2020. April Fool’s Day came along after the highs …

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BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA Reviews and free on Tubi

‘Jack Burton’s in for some serious trouble and you’re in for some serious fun.’ Big Trouble in Little China is a 1986 American action fantasy film about “an idiot¹” trucker …

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LINK (1986) Reviews and overview

‘An experiment in terror’ Link is a 1986 British horror thriller film directed by Richard Franklin (Psycho II; Roadgames; Patrick) from a screenplay written by Everett De Roche (Patrick; Long Weekend) from …

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SPINE (1986) Reviews and overview

‘He is looking for Linda… and that could be anybody!’ Spine is a 1986 American shot-on-video slasher horror film written and directed by John Howard (The Serpent Warriors) and Justin Simmonds. …

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GOREMET: ZOMBIE CHEF FROM HELL (1986) Reviews and overview

‘Dining out can be a permanent experience!!!’ Goremet: Zombie Chef from Hell is a 1986 American comedy horror film directed by Don Swan from a screenplay co-written with Jeff Baughn …

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BLOOD HOOK (1986) Reviews of comedic slasher

‘You can’t worm your way out’ Blood Hook is a 1986 American horror film directed by James Mallon (co-creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000) from a screenplay by Larry Edgerton; it stars Mark Jacobs, Lisa Todd and Patrick …

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RETURN TO HORROR HIGH (1987) Reviews and overview

‘School spirit has never been this dead’ Return to Horror High is a 1986 [released 9 January 1987] American comedy/horror film directed by Bill Froehlich (Freddy’s Nightmares) from a screenplay …

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MOUNTAINTOP MOTEL MASSACRE (1986) Reviews and overview

‘Please do not disturb Evelyn. She already is.’ Mountaintop Motel Massacre is a 1983 American horror film written and directed by Jim McCullough Sr. (Video Murders) from a screenplay by Jim …

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PSYCHOS IN LOVE (1986) Reviews and overview

‘Love hurts…’ Psychos in Love is a 1986 [released 1987] American black comedy horror film produced, edited, photographed and directed by Gorman Bechard (Galactic Gigolo; Cemetery High; Disconnected) from a screenplay …

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OZONE: ATTACK OF THE REDNECK MUTANTS (1986) Reviews and overview

Ozone: The Attack of the Redneck Mutants is a 1986 ecological horror film written [as Brad Redd] and directed by Matt Devlen (Tabloid! and co-producer of Soulmates; Body Parts; The Invisible Maniac). The …

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THE MAJORETTES (1986) Reviews and overview

Sis, boom, blood. You’re dead!’ The Majorettes – aka One by One – is a 1986 (released 1987) American slasher horror film directed by Bill Hinzman (FleshEater), best known for playing …

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ESCAPES (1986) Reviews and overview

‘Join Vincent Price on a suspense-filled journey to the supernatural!’ Escapes is a 1986 American fantasy horror film made for TV. It was written, produced and directed by David Steensland. The ‘film’ is …

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NIGHT OF TERROR aka ESCAPE FROM THE INSANE ASYLUM (1986) Reviews

‘They killed her but she refused to stay dead’ Night of Terror aka Escape from the Insane Asylum is a 1986 American horror film directed by Felix Girard from a screenplay …

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EVIL CAT (1986) Reviews and overview

Evil Cat – original title: 凶貓 aka Xiong mao – is a 1986 Hong Kong supernatural horror film produced and directed by Dennis Yu (The Beasts; The Imp; Sketch of a Psycho) …

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NECROPOLIS (1986) Reviews and overview

‘Where they love New York to death.’ Necropolis is a 1986 supernatural American horror film written and directed by Bruce Hickey. Special effects were provided by Ed French (The Rejuvenator; …

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VAMP (1986) Reviews and overview

‘She’ll love you to death.’ Vamp is a 1986 American comedy horror film directed by Richard Wenk (Dracula Bites the Big Apple; Wishcraft), from a screenplay co-written with Donald P. Borchers …

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POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE Reviews and overview

Poltergeist II: The Other Side is a 1986 supernatural horror film directed by Brian Gibson from a screenplay by producers Michael Grais and Mark Victor. A sequel to Poltergeist, it features the return of the …

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MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE Reviews of Stephen King’s mess

Maximum Overdrive is a 1986 American science-fiction horror film written and directed by author Stephen King. The screenplay was inspired by and loosely based on King’s short story Trucks, which …

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MOONSTALKER aka PREDATOR: THE QUIETUS (1986) reviews and overview

Moonstalker – aka Predator: The Quietus – is a 1986 British horror film directed by Leslie McCarthy from a screenplay co-written with Cliff Twemlow [as Mike Sullivan] (The Eye of Satan; The Pike novel …

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STAR SLAMMER aka PRISON SHIP (1986) Reviews and overview

‘Untamed Uncaged Unleashed in space’ The Adventures of Taura: Prison Ship Star Slammer – its onscreen title – is a 1986 science fiction/women-in-prison/monster film more commonly known as simply Star Slammer. It …

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TRICK OR TREAT Reviews and overview

  ‘Death. Resurrection. Destruction. The ultimate comeback.’ Trick or Treat is a 1986 supernatural horror film directed by Charles Martin Smith (The Beast, 1996) from a screenplay co-written by Michael …

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IT’S ALIVE III: ISLAND OF THE ALIVE Reviews and overview

It’s Alive III: Island of the Alive is a 1987 American horror film written and directed by Larry Cohen (shot back-to-back with A Return to Salem’s Lot). It is the …

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INVADERS FROM MARS Reviews of Tobe Hooper’s remake

Invaders from Mars is a 1986 science-fiction horror film directed by Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Salem’s Lot, Poltergeist, Lifeforce) for the Cannon Group from a screenplay by Dan O’Bannon (Alien) and Don Jakoby …

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MUTILATIONS (1986) Reviews and overview

Mutilations is a 1986 micro budget American science-fiction horror film written and directed by Larry Thomas. The movie stars Al Baker, John Bliss, Bill Buckner and Shelly Creel. The film …

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RAMPAGE (1986) Video game

Rampage is a 1986 arcade game created by Bally Midway. Players take control of gigantic monsters trying to survive against onslaughts of military forces. Each round is completed when a particular city is completely …

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DEADTIME STORIES Reviews of ’80s horror anthology

‘You’ll pray for dawn.’ Deadtime Stories is a 1986 American horror anthology film directed by Jeffrey Delman. It is also known as Freaky Fairytales (in the UK), The Griebels (European DVD title) and The Griebels …

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JASON LIVES: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI (1986) Reviews of comedic slasher classic

‘Digging in the cemetery can have grave consequences.’ Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI is a 1986 American comedic supernatural slasher horror film written and directed by Tom McLoughlin (One …

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PSYCHO III Reviews of superb 2nd sequel

Psycho III is an American 1986 slasher horror film. It is the second sequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. The screenplay was written by Charles Edward Pogue (The Fly). The movie stars Anthony Perkins (who also directed), Diana Scarwid (Strange Invaders), Jeff …

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KING KONG LIVES Reviews and overview

‘America’s Biggest Hero is back… and He’s not happy.’ King Kong Lives is a 1986 American monster film produced by DEG Studios (Maximum Overdrive; Trick or Treat; Evil Dead II). Directed by John Guillermin and featuring …

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HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER Reviews and overview

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 horror film directed and co-written by John McNaughton (The Borrower; The Harvest) with Richard Fire about the random crime spree of …

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CHOPPING MALL Jim Wynorski’s cheesy cult classic

‘Where shopping costs you an arm and a leg!’ Chopping Mall is a 1986 American sci-fi horror film directed by Jim Wynorski (Gila!; The Haunting of Morella; Sorceress; Not of …

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ZOMBIE NIGHTMARE (1986) Reviews and overview

‘Your worst dreams are about to come true!’ Zombie Nightmare is a 1986 Canadian zombie-slasher film directed by Jack Bravman. The movie stars heavy metal rocker Jon Mikl Thor, Tia Carrere and the …

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FROM BEYOND Reviews of H.P. Lovecraft cult classic

‘Humans are such easy prey’ From Beyond is a 1986 American science fiction body horror film directed by Stuart Gordon from a screenplay written with Dennis Paoli and Brian Yuzna (Necronomicon; …

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TERRORVISION (1986) Reviews and overview

‘People of Earth. You planet is about to be destroyed… We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience.’ TerrorVision is a 1986 American comedy science fiction horror film written and directed by …

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CRAWLSPACE (1986) Reviews and updated with Good Bad Flicks video

‘Any thing could be hiding there!’ Crawlspace is a 1986 horror thriller film starring Klaus Kinski as the crazed son of a Nazi, who is psychotically obsessed with using an …

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ALIENS (1986) Reviews of James Cameron’s classic

‘This time it’s war’ Aliens is a 1986 American science-fiction action horror film in which Officer Ripley has to once again battle an alien, the Queen. The film is the …

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THE TOMB (1986) Reviews and overview

The Tomb is a 1986 American action horror film directed by Fred Olen Ray (The Alien Dead, Super Shark. The film is loosely based on the novel The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker. …

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GOTHIC (1986) Reviews and overview

‘Conjure up your deepest, darkest fear… now call that fear to life!’ Gothic is a 1986 British horror film directed by Ken Russell, starring Gabriel Byrne as Lord Byron, Julian Sands as Percy Bysshe Shelley, Natasha Richardson as Mary Shelley, Miriam Cyr …

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