In the 80's, a new kind of horror began. After being introduced to the iconic Jason Voorhees, many slasher films followed that were panned during their release, but several of them actually have something strong in them. These are the best slasher films of the 1980's.
1) Happy Birthday To Me (1981)- Melissa Sue Anderson and Glen Ford star in this classic slasher about a high school girl traumatized by her troubled past. Slowly, her friends, whom are known as The Crawford Academy Top Ten, begin to die one by one in the events leading up to her birthday. Could she have something to do with it? This one is deeply underrated. It's a horror film that is truly ahead of its time. It's smart, it's strange, it's bloody, and it has a great cast. This is one delicious slice of cake for any horror fan.
2) Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)- After Pamela Voorhees struck terror into the hearts of counselors at Camp Crystal Lake, along came a sequel to the classic horror hit. A new batch of horny, drugged-up, fun-loving teens start training to be counselors at a camp near Camp Crystal Lake. Does anybody smell trouble already? "Friday the 13th Part 2" was the first film in the series to feature Jason as the actual killer. It's great fun to watch, there are wonderful kills, and in a weird way, you sympathize with Jason. "Part 2" is good luck, not bad.
3) He Knows You're Alone (1980)- Armand Mastroianni's film is different from the others in that the killer mostly targets women scheduled to get married. This one is not too gory, and that's good. "He Knows You're Alone" is more about suspense and paranoia than sex and blood. Caitlyn O' Heaney gives a likeable performance as Amy, and the music is very creepy.
4) The Burning (1980)- Another camp slasher in the tradition of "Friday the 13th," but is almost better, in a way. Thanks to our three enjoyable leads, some interesting cameos, plenty of nudity, and Tom Savini's makeup effects, this one's a winner!
5) Terror Train (1980)- After "Halloween" and "Prom Night" came "Terror Train," another Jamie Lee Curtis slasher vehicle that is fun and scary. College kids celebrate their graduation by having a party on a train. Now, here's the bad news. An unwelcome guest is on board, slicing his way through the masked teens. Could it be somebody from their past? Check this one out.
6) My Bloody Valentine (1981)- Miner attacks locals on Valentine's Day with a large pickaxe. The movie that inspired the remake. It's damn creepy and good fun for the genre fan.
7) Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)- My favorite "Halloween" sequel. Enough said.
8) The Funhouse (1981)- Tobe Hooper's slasher about four teens who spend the night in a carnival funhouse and get sliced and diced by someone, or something, in a Frankenstein mask. Chilling atmosphere is the highlight of this horror romp.
9) Hell Night (1981)- Teens pledging Alpha Sigma Rho begin intiation by spending the night in Garth Manor, home to a mysterious madman. Linda Blair is awesome in this film that feels like a mix of "The Funhouse" and old Universal monster movies.
10) The House on Sorority Row (1983)- Have you ever seen "Sorority Row?" This is the movie that inspired it. Give it a watch. It's a slasher filled with pizazz and energy.
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