If you want to watch a classic horror film, there are many great choices from the 1980s. 80s horror movies typically feature those niche horror themes such as zombies and aliens that have become cult classics over time. Here are a few of the best horror movies from the 80s:
1. Alien Dead
This film is a bit on the shorter side at only an hour and fourteen minutes long. This sci-fi horror film takes place in the southern US, and it begins when a houseboat is struck by a meteor. After this, the inhabitants of the boat turn into zombies, and they begin eating alligators that live in the swamp. However, they eventually eat all the alligators and begin targeting humans instead.
2. City Of The Living Dead
City Of The Living Dead is a standard-length film at approximately an hour and a half. As the name suggests, the monsters in this film are zombies. A psychic reporter opens the gates of hell, which allows the deceased to rise from their graves and terrorize the community.
3. Aliens
While this movie is not quite as well known as many other horror films, including its prequel Alien, it’s an interesting one to check out. It features all those classic themes of alien invasion so is a good one to add to your list.
4. American Nightmare
American Nightmare is a truly iconic horror film from the 1980s. If you haven’t seen it, this is a must-watch. This film is a standard-length hour and a half movie. Unlike many horror films, it’s actually based on a true story. The serial killer in this film targets prostitutes, and it was strongly influenced by rising rates of crime during the 1970s and 1980s.
5. Christine
This supernatural horror film is a classic from the 1980s, and it takes place during the 1950s at a Chrysler plant. This film features a demonically controlled vehicle, which is capable of driving itself.
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