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Subgenre Sampler

 
Toxic Avenger, TheToxic Avenger, The (1985) Recommended
Dir. Michael Herz, Sam Weil
Feat. Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Jennifer Prichard
A nerd becomes super–powered after falling into a vat of radioactive waste, and proceeds to clean up crime in one of the most notorious yet…
TrollTroll (1985)
Dir. John Buechler, Drago Floyd
Feat. Michael Moriarty, Sonny Bono, Shelley Hack
Barrel–scrapingly hilarious, this GREMLINS knock–off sees a hairy troll turning an apartment block into a "garden of ancient evil", by…
Bloodbath at the House of DeathBloodbath at the House of Death (1984)
Dir. Ray Cameron
Feat. Kenny Everett, Pamela Stephenson, Vincent Price
Horror comedy about six scientists investigating a creepy manor, where a mysterious massacre killed 18 guests in a single night many years…
GremlinsGremlins (1984) Recommended
Dir. Joe Dante
Feat. Hoyt Axton, Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates
Comedy–horror gold just mild enough for the kids, about a boy's new pet that spawns a legion of furry, unruly monsters.
CreepshowCreepshow (1982) Recommended
Dir. George Romero
Feat. Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeam, Fritz Weaver
Well–spun compendium of five tales captures the intended spirit and ghoulishness of 1950s EC horror comics in an affectionate homage.
Last Horror Film, TheLast Horror Film, The (1982)
Dir. David Winters
Feat. Caroline Munro, Joe Spinell, Filomena Spagnuolo
Horror comedy filmed on location at the Cannes Film Festival, where a New York City taxi driver is trying to fulfill his dream of directing a film…
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982)
Dir. Terry Hughes
Feat. Angela Lansbury, George Hearn, Cris Groenendaal
TV movie of the 1979 Broadway hit, originally staged by Harold Prince, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Set in London in 1846, where Barber…
Full Moon HighFull Moon High (1981)
Dir. Larry Cohen
Feat. Adam Arkin, Ed McMahon, Elizabeth Hartman
Wry horror–comedy with Adam Arkin as a jocular teen whose good time in Transylvannia is marred by his transformation into a werewolf. Change of…
Fade to BlackFade to Black (1980)
Dir. Vernon Zimmerman
Feat. Dennis Christopher, Tim Thomerson, Gwynne Gilford
Film buffs should appreciate this inventive black–comedy about a weirdo movie addict who kills people in the style of his various film heroes.
Motel HellMotel Hell (1980) Recommended
Dir. Kevin Connor
Feat. Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons
Comedy black enough to convert one to vegetarianism about rednecks who use a special kinda meat for 'Farmer Vincent's Fritters'! The duelling…

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