Top Ten 80s Horror Movies

With Conan the Barbarian and Fright Night remakes in theaters now, and a slew of reboots in the works, it seems like Hollywood is looking backward instead of forward for film ideas. The ’80s offers a cinematic smorgasbord of nostalgia-laced movies to remake, reboot and re-imagine. And it looks like filmmakers will sink their fangs into any sacrosanct iconic 80s pic to drain it of all life and heart. This has me considering what makes ‘80s pics such tempting cinema for modern filmmakers/studios. Is it just the nostalgia, or is it that some filmmakers in the ‘80s weren’t afraid to take risks? Maybe it’s that sometimes silly innocence that reflects the “let’s break out into dance right now” spirit of the decade. Since there are so many seminal ‘80s films out there, I’m going to start a Top Ten series highlighting the best ’80s movies in each genre, from horror to fantasy/adventure to everything in between. So at the risk of giving exploitative filmmakers any ideas, or leaving out some rabid fan’s favorite pic, here’s my list of the Top Ten ‘80s Movies: Horror (and yes, many of these have already been given soulless remakes):

Amy Curtis Sep 4, 2011 1:10 pm2014-05-11T23:09:06-05:00

[h2]5. The Monster Squad[/h2]

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This is a fun horror/comedy reminiscent of Goonies where a group of pre-pubescent monster fans end up face-to-face with the real things. It’s got low production values and some spoof-worthy special effects, but it’s all about the heart in The Monster Squad. The members of the club are all stereotypical outsiders, from the teased chubster to the leather jacket-wearing flunkie to the earnest monster expert. This ragtag group of heroes takes on THE Dracula and his plan to bring evil back to the world by resurrecting all the old-school monsters.

It’s fun, it’s charming, and it’s a must-see for creature feature fans that want a little more wit and heart along with the bad monster suits and low-budget make-up effects.

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