- 31Tom Atkins, Sheree North, Bruce Campbell
Part supernatural horror, part police procedural – this bizarre blend combines elements from both subgenres into seemingly preposterous but surprisingly entertaining story about undead police officer brutally murdering criminals and fellow officers alike across streets of New York City without mercy nor motive except unrelenting drive for vengeance on those responsible allowing him die such undignified death during prison riot gone awry years ago where he suffered unimaginable cruelties at hands sadistic inmates before returning back from grave as unstoppable force exact retribution upon guilty parties involved.
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- #345 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 32Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Mickey Knox, Barbara Cupisti
Following a group of theater actors rehearsing for an upcoming stage production, this Italian slasher film brings terror under the spotlight when an escaped mental patient dons a giant owl costume and begins dispatching members of the cast and crew in gruesome ways. With its unique setting and flair for suspense, it offers an interesting twist on traditional slasher conventions while delivering atmosphere-rich thrills.
More Stage Fright- #12 of 12 onSlasher Movies You Didn't Realize Are Extremely Intelligent
- #89 of 174 onThe 150+ Best Slashers Of All Time
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- 33Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack
Terry O'Quinn gives a chilling performance as Jerry Blake, who appears to be the picture-perfect family man but harbors dark secrets as he seeks out new families to join only to murder them once they fail to meet his unrealistic expectations of domestic bliss. As suspicion grows around Jerry's true intentions within his latest family dynamic, tensions rise leading towards film's thrilling conclusion pitting stepdaughter Stephanie (played by Jill Schoelen) against her psychopathic stepfather-turned-predator.
More The Stepfather- #167 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
- #319 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 34Tim Roth, Betsy Russell, Leif Garrett
A group of cheerleaders and their male counterparts descend upon a summer camp for training purposes only to discover that someone is picking them off one by one amidst growing paranoia surrounding potential suspects lurking among their ranks. While offering plenty bloodshed expected within typical genre entry showcasing inventive kills along way – also manages inject some humor into mix resulting lighthearted-yet-bloody romp sure entertain fans looking slightly different take staple tropes often revisited within similar movies such as this 1980s gem.
More Cheerleader Camp- #19 of 25 onThe 25 Best Camping Horror Movies
- #8 of 11 onThe 11 Best Summer Camp Horror Movies Of All Time
- #43 of 53 onThe 50+ Best Summer Camp Movies
- 35Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Danny Hassel
This fifth installment sees Freddy Krueger target protagonist Alice Johnson once more; however, this time he takes advantage of her unborn child's dreamscape connections enabling him wreak havoc not just within sexual nightmares plaguing young mother-to-be herself but also others surrounding her too during vulnerable pregnancy period incapable preventing bloodshed from occurring throughout friends' dreams ravaged mercilessly by vengeful spirit seeking ultimate power over innocence put at risk due these sinister invasions into subconscious realm.
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- #62 of 118 onThe Best Horror Movie Sequels
- #7 of 21 onThe Best Horror Movies About Babies
- 36Bill Freehan, Jerry Butler, Frank Henenlotter
In this twisted tale of brotherly love gone awry, a young man named Duane (played by Kevin Van Hentenryck) arrives in New York City carrying his disfigured, telepathically-linked twin brother Belial inside a wicker basket – seeking revenge on the doctors who separated them many years earlier. Blending elements of body horror with traditional slasher components and featuring creative practical effects throughout, it provides both tension-filled scares and surreal absurdity for an unforgettable film-going experience.
More Basket Case- #321 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #57 of 67 onThe Best Movies Of 1982
- #10 of 13 on13 Underrated Masked Maniacs And Villains Who Deserve More Attention
- 37Jensen Daggett, Scott Reeves, Kane Hodder
Straying from familiar Crystal Lake territory, this eighth installment finds Jason Voorhees stalking unsuspecting victims aboard a ship traveling towards New York City – engaging in his signature massacre style before finally reaching Big Apple itself ready continue carnage spree across city streets leaving trail bloodshed leading directly towards climactic showdown against inevitable final surviving girl protagonist Rennie Wickham (played by Jensen Daggett) who reveals traumatic link shared between herself infamous hockey-mask wearing murderer menacing innocent lives without mercy nor remorse.
- #130 of 164 onThe Best Movie Sequels Ever Made
- #73 of 83 onThe Best Movies Of 1989, Ranked
- #15 of 21 onSmart Ways Dumb Horror Sequels Improve On The Originals
- 38Angela O'Neill, Pamela Ross, Wendy Martel
After joining a sorority, a college freshman (played by Angela O'Neill) begins experiencing eerie visions and nightmares connected to her unknown past – which she soon discovers are linked to the horrifying events that occurred in the house years ago involving a deranged killer who is now targeting her along with her sorority sisters. With its tense atmosphere and gripping storyline, this slasher delivers on both scares and intrigue.
- 39Ian Charleson, William McNamara, Daria Nicolodi
In yet another offering from acclaimed Italian director Dario Argento, this slickly produced slasher centers around a young opera singer who becomes entangled in a series of brutal murders at the theater where she is set to perform. As she uncovers a dark secret about her past and that of her late mother, the film delivers suspenseful kills and intense psychological drama.
More Opera- #72 of 127 onThe Best Genres of Music
- #10 of 11 onThe 11 Scariest Slasher Movies Of All Time
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- 40Rory Calhoun, Nancy Parsons, Paul Linke
In this darkly comedic horror film, siblings Vincent (played by Rory Calhoun) and Ida Smith (Nancy Parsons) are the proprietors of a remote motel where they lure unsuspecting travelers only to kill them and use their flesh as secret ingredient within highly sought-after smoked meat products sold roadside stand catering hungry patrons none wiser nefarious dealings hiding plain sight unsuspecting public. Combining equal parts humor gore-infused frights, delivers one-of-a-kind viewing experience sure delight fans seeking something unconventional in the slasher genre.
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- #22 of 36 onThe Best Horror Movies About Hell
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- 41Patrick Macnee, Susan Strasberg, Larry Storch
In this tension-filled slasher flick set in rural Texas, teenager Melissa Morgan (played by Aleisa Shirley) becomes the center of suspicion when numerous grisly murders occur within close proximity to her own 16th birthday party celebrations – leading townspeople wonder whether innocent girl herself unknowingly harbors deadly secret capable causing such mayhem or if another person acts out revenge plot using unfortunate coincidence circumstances point finger blame directly towards intended target without incriminating actual culprit responsible chain macabre events unfolding around them all.
- 42David Warbeck, Veronica Lazăr, Catriona MacColl
This Italian horror film from acclaimed director Lucio Fulci follows a young woman named Liza (played by Catriona MacColl) who inherits an old hotel situated atop one of the seven gateways to Hell. As she attempts to restore the property, bizarre and inexplicable events begin to unfold, leading to a gruesome series of deaths. With its surreal atmosphere and shocking gore effects, The Beyond offers an engrossing descent into supernatural madness.
More The Beyond- #95 of 125 onThe Top 100+ Zombie Movies Of All Time
- #18 of 36 onThe Best Horror Movies About Hell
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- 43Paul Bartel, Martin Hewitt, Sherry Willis-Burch
At a college fraternity's annual April Fool's Day party, attendees find themselves in midst of a deadly prank gone wrong when an unknown assailant begins systematically picking off members and guests with an array of inventive kills. Blending humor with horror elements to create an entertaining and suspenseful experience, this lighthearted slasher flick remains an enjoyable and underappreciated entry in 1980s horror film canon.
- 44Rod Steiger, Yvonne De Carlo, Michael J. Pollard
Upon finding themselves stranded on an isolated island after their seaplane experiences mechanical troubles, group of friends encounters eccentric family living within bizarre home embodying twisted version quintessential wholesome American values headed by sinister patriarch Pa (played by Rod Steiger) alongside equally unsettling Matriarch Ma (Yvonne De Carlo); however, darker motives lurk underneath seemingly innocent façade presented initially as guests quickly find out when secrets revealed show true inclination for murderous intent lurking within otherwise picture-perfect exterior.
- 45Vera Miles, Hunter Tylo, Daphne Zuniga
After pledging her college sorority and participating in an initiation ritual that involves breaking into her estranged father's department store, protagonist Kelly Fairchild (played by Daphne Zuniga) discovers that someone is hiding within the shadows waiting for right moment strike against unsuspecting pledges trapped inside building unaware sinister plot unfolding amidst their own hazing events ensuing chaos carnage ensues driven towards ultimate revelation surrounding true identity mysterious killer responsible grisly murders occurring throughout night.
- 46Michael Ironside, Lee Grant, Linda Purl
This Canadian thriller follows television reporter Deborah Ballin (played by Lee Grant) as she investigates a series of brutal crimes only to become targeted herself by sadistic serial killer Colt Hawker (Michael Ironside), who carries his obsession with violence into her life through relentless pursuit stalking both hospital where she recuperates from injuries sustained during initial confrontation attacker outside confines facility posing significant threat not just intended prey but also others caught crossfire attempts evade capture before bringing gruesome reign terror end once good.
- 47Tiana Pierce, Nancy Hendrickson, Deborah Luce
In this unsettling cult classic, a group of friends visiting their remote cabin encounter a sadistic family led by deranged matriarch known only as "Mother" (played by Rose Ross). As they are subjected to brutal torture and torment at the hands of Mother's two twisted sons Ike and Addley, they must fight for survival against this horrific onslaught. Balancing intense violence with dark humor, Mother's Day remains an enduring entry in the slasher genre catalogue.
- 48John Carradine, Suzanna Love
- 49Carl Crew
With tongue planted firmly in cheek, this comedic splatterfest pays homage to grindhouse horrors past as it tells story of two brothers who reopen their late uncle Anwar's diner – using human flesh as main ingredient on menu order resurrect ancient goddess Shitaar through twisted cannibalistic rituals artfully captured screen all its gory glory enjoyments fans seeking deliberately over-top absurdities accompanied mutilation mayhem galore.
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Mountaintop Motel Massacre
Amy Hill, Bill Thurman, Anna Chappell - 51Jennifer Runyon
Set at Calvin Finishing School for Girls just before Christmas break, the students whose misbehavior forces them to remain on campus during holiday soon discover that someone dressed as Santa Claus is hunting them down one by one in this suspenseful slasher directed by David Hess. With its memorable Yuletide setting providing unique backdrop for carnage unfold, it offers chilling reminder that even most wonderful time year can't escape reach genre's terrifying tropes love so dearly.
More To All a Goodnight- #38 of 52 onThe Best Good Movies
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- 52Charles Napier, Nancy Brilli, David Hess
In this Italian horror film, a group of young people at a remote campground find themselves targeted by brutal killings linked to the Native American legend of a vengeful entity named Shaitan. As the body count rises, the survivors must scramble to identify and evade the mysterious murderer among them. Combining classic slasher storytelling with atmospheric cinematography, Body Count delivers an unsettling sense of dread and isolation within the wilderness where danger lurks around every corner.
- 53Catherine Hicks, Wilford Brimley, Edward Herrmann
- 54Jeffrey Combs, Leon Askin, Ferdy Mayne
- 55Hitomi Kobayashi, Miyuki Ono, Aya Katsuragi
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Susan Kiger - 57Christopher Cousins, Kathryn Rossetter, J.R. Horne
- 58Jenny Wright, Clayton Rohner, Randall William Cook
- 59Alan Hale, Jr., John Ireland
- 60Edmund Purdom, Ted Rusoff, George Eastman
