Run Time: 77 minutes
Release: 1982
An 18-year-old high school girl decides to host a slumber party. Little does she know a mass murderer with a love for power tools is on the prowl.
A straight forward by-the-numbers slasher that's self-aware and delivers on style.
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Run Time: 90 minutes
Release: 1988
An ominous corporation loses control of a cat carrying a genetically engineered virus. When it finds its way aboard a ship the horror begins.
A hilarious direct-to-video treasure; this film stars a normal cat that has a little killer puppet cat hiding inside of it. The monster cat effects and the boat miniature (which looks like a bath toy) are priceless. Definitely check this one out with friends.
Run Time: 80 minutes
Release: 1980
Giant bipedal salmon monsters terrorize a small town in the Pacific Northwest. All they want is to kill the men and rape the women.
The best (or worst depending on your taste) kind of muck-covered sleazefest. It's filthy and gruesome, and it doesn't hold back.
Run Time: 88 minutes
Release: 1984
Freaky deformed vagrants have infested the sewers of NYC. It's up to a brave policeman, a photo journalist and his girlfriend, and a homeless shelter manager to save the city.
Classic shot on location NYC sleaze this movie has a great cast (John Heard, Daniel Stern, Kim Greist) and is full of classic B-movie fun.
Run Time: 88 minutes
Release: 1980
A small Californian coastal town is preparing for its centenary when strange things begin to occur.
A ghostly revenge film, this movie has cozy fall vibes to spare. I would say it's earned its cult following.
Run Time: 95 minutes
Release: 1992
When the patients of Dr. Evan Rendell keep disappearing, the townsfolk discover that the doctor and his son, Evan Jr., have been stealing the hearts of their patients in an attempt to bring back the Doctor's dead wife. 30 years later, Evan Jr. (now nicknamed 'Dr. Giggles' after his compulsive laugh) has escaped the asylum and he's determined to follow in his father's footsteps.
The amount of puns and one-liners in this movie will make your head spin. Another great choice to watch with a group of pals.
Run Time: 95 minutes
Release: 1988
This is the remake of the 1958 classic about a deadly blob that is part of a secret government germ warfare project.
Absolutely stellar effects in this one. It's super goopy and full of gore.
Run Time: 109 minutes
Release: 1982
Scientists at an American Antarctic research base discover an alien creature that can assume the shape of its victims.
One of my all-time favourites. Everything about it is 10/10. Just watch it. Trust me.
Run Time: 96 minutes
Release: 1990
The tiny Nevada town of Perfection is terrorized by a 30-foot-long carnivorous worm.
I watched this so much as a kid I wore out the VHS. Just a great, fun little creature feature.
Run Time: 86 minutes
Release: 1987
Three kids unleash a horde of tiny demons in their backyard.
Very charming and wholesome. This is one you can watch with older kids. Great use of stop-motion animation and forced perspective.
Run Time: 87 minutes
Release: 1978
Tomatoes go on a murderous spree across America.
This is what happens when a Mel Brooks movie has a baby with a Zucker Bros flick with a bit of Python silliness sprinkled on top. It seems to be a movie people either love or hate. I say give it a try and decide for yourself.
Run Time: 82 minutes
Release: 1984
The hero of Tromaville; The Toxic Avenger is born when Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste.
Absolutely bonkers Troma goodness. It's crude, ultra-violent, and about as much fun as can be had.
Run Time: 90 minutes
Release: 1997
An ancient Djinn has been released from his prison and now seeks to capture the soul of the woman who freed him.
A madcap montage of creative and mean-spirited practical effects. Andrew Divoff as the titular Wishmaster is a delight.
Run Time: 88 minutes
Release: 1988
A health club is tormented by a series of murders.
Super 80's aesthetic and the last 30 minutes are absolutely bonkers.
Run Time: 87 minutes
Release: 2008
On the night of the big dance the dead rise to eat the living.
A fun low-budget zombie movie that I haven't heard many people talk about.
Run Time: 86 minutes
Release: 1982
Sam is abducted by aliens. While he was away his wife and son had begun to move on. When Sam returns to earth to seek out his family we find out he is not the same.
Do you want to see one of the strangest alien movies you will ever watch? Watch Xtro.
Run Time: 97 minutes
Release: 1981
Two American tourists are attacked by a werewolf in the UK.
Definitely holds up as one of the best werewolf movies. I hope you like songs about the moon.
Run Time: 95 minutes
Release: 2018
A horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast.
Super terrifying Korean found footage movie. Had me on edge for most of the run time.
Run Time: 130 minutes
Release: 2022
A man and his sister discover something ominous living in the skies above their California horse ranch.
I saw this 3 times in theaters, so you can say I'm a fan. Peele said a big inspiration for the movie was Jaws and I definitely felt it. I don't want to spoil it but it's an interesting take on extraterrestrial life.
Run Time: 98 minutes
Release: 1982
The Silver Shamrock mask company's owner wants to use his products to unleash death across the country.
They dropped Michael Myers and decided to get weird with it. Really fun and chaotic.
Run Time: 88 minutes
Release: 2010
Ravenous piranhas take over a spring break celebration.
Totally wild horror-comedy with lots of over-the-top violence and gore.
Run Time: 111 minutes
Release: 2021
Madison has been having visions of terrible murders. Her nightmares become reality when she discovers these visions are actually happening.
This is a modern horror movie with a retro horror feel. Sit tight for the amazing twist at the end.
Run Time: 77 minutes
Release: 1987
A little girl, her parents, two punk chicks, and a salesman all end up becoming the guests of two eerie old folk and spend the night in their spooky mansion. The old couple make dolls, creepy, creepy dolls.
I watched it as a kid and I turned out just fiiine. Great effects for the dolls throughout and some decent gore.
Dir. Rick Roessler
Run Time: 85 minutes
Release: 1987
The owner of a foreclosed slaughterhouse sends his mentally disabled son on a killing spree against those who wronged him.
Absolutely scummy black-comedy horror movie. Warning: Do not watch if you don't want to see a real pig get slaughtered.
Run Time: 88 minutes
Release: 1980
A disturbed man is loose in NYC, killing young women and taking their scalps as his trophies.
Amazing work by Tom Savini as always (there's a pretty awesome exploding head). Watch to enjoy all the footage of disgusting, filthy, and sleazy 1980s NYC.
Run Time: 82 minutes
Release: 1983
A group of park rangers get on the bad side of a backwoods killbilly mama.
Watch this if you want a slasher where the characters make mostly smart decisions for a change. The lush forest of the Pacific Northwest creates the perfect creepy location for the terror to unfold in.
Run Time: 90 minutes
Release: 2017
A teenage girl discovers a box that grants wishes. She soon finds out these wishes come with a price.
In my opinion, this is a modern schlock masterpiece. The main character comes off as so unlikable I'm unsure if it's intentional or not. Lots of stupid dialog that gets quoted in my house all the time.
Run Time: 90 minutes
Release: 1988
A birthday party Ouija board session unleashes the demon Virgil, who possesses one of the party-goers, and begins a killing spree. Birthday boy Michael, sets out to stop the killings.
This movie is so weird I don't even know what to say about it. Do you want to see a grown man wear children's dinosaur pajamas? This is the movie for you. Also, the theme will get stuck in your head. You have been warned.
Run Time: 98 minutes
Release: 1986
When three friends mess around with a Ouija board they awaken the evil Malfeitor who takes over one of their bodies.
A fun 80s paranormal movie. No witches to be seen though.
Run Time: 83 minutes
Release: 1991
A family is terrorized by kitties.
90s made for TV garbage, but boy is it entertaining. It's like Arachnophobia but with cats! I mean, come on.
Run Time: 90 minutes
Release: 2003
Kimberly has a premonition of a deadly highway pileup. She blocks the freeway, keeping a few who were marked for death safe. Or so she thought until survivors mysteriously start dying.
The deaths in this one get pretty outrageous and that pileup scene is legit great. It will stick with you long after the movie is done.
