Trashy, but Brilliant: 11 Underrated ‘80s Horror Movies
The ’80s get a pretty bad cinematic rap, but it was actually a terrific time for genre films. For horror, outside of the never-ending slasher franchises, there was an exciting mix of sleazy second-wave exploitation films and more ambitious indies inspired by the atmospheric scares of the previous decade. Beyond famous classics like The Shining, The Evil Dead, and The Thing, here are some hidden gems for horror lovers.
If you’re interested in reading more, below most entries is a link to the full review from my site Arthouse Grindhouse.
Q
Q tells that age-old story of an ancient mythical flying serpent laying waste to New York City. Directed in 1982 by genre legend Larry Cohen, this good ol’ fashioned monster movie is perfect for anyone who agrees that King Kong could’ve used more jewel heists, bare breasts, and bizarre ritual murders.
Sole Survivor
Sole Survivor is a wonderfully creepy, atmospheric movie. Director Thom Eberhardt does an impressive job cultivating a paranoiac dread, particularly in…
