Time heals all wounds... except for those inflicted by mass murderers and psychotic slashers. Despite some of these movies being over thirty years old, they're still just as terrifying - and just as perfect for Halloween outfits - as they were during their debut. Here are our top five horror movies of the 80s.
5: Poltergeist (1982)
Never underestimate the power of a haunted house. While it wasn't the first of its kind - "The Amityville Horror" premiered three years earlier - Poltergeist became famous for both its on-screen thrills and the mysterious deaths associated with its production. To this day we aren't sure of the origins of "The Poltergeist Curse." We just know that two words left such an impression on moviegoers that they became one of the best-known taglines in horror movie history:
"They're here."
Playing whack-a-mole with many of our base fears - religious blasphemy, rural isolation, creepy kids - Stephen King's "Children of the Corn" was such a success that it not only terrified millions worldwide, but it put him on the map as the master of horror. What's the only thing scarier than a bunch of child killers? Child killers in cornfields, apparently.
(As a bonus, Children of the Corn also makes for great mens Halloween outfits. They're simple, cheap, and even if you have to explain the significance of the farmer's hat and/or pitchfork, at least it gets people talking!)
3: Hellraiser (1987)
With the first appearance of the dark, menacing Pinhead, "Hellraiser" brought a whole new meaning to your grandmother's knitting needles. It was also one of the first slasher flicks that dared to give its villain a voice and backstory - many of the killers before Pinhead were completely mute (Michael Myers, Frankenstein) or wise-cracking and deliberately funny (Chucky).
If you're looking for Halloween Outfits that are semi-obscure and yet instantly recognizable, Pinhead is worth the stitches.
2: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Freddy Krueger slashed through our screens and brought with him a terrifying concept: that we aren't even safe when we sleep. Who can stop their dreams?
Maybe it's that kind of terror that makes him such an iconic figure in Hollywood and party shops alike. A perfect blend of scary and nostalgic, The Freddy Krueger costume is one of the best mens Halloween costumes you can buy... because sometimes even three decades aren't enough to numb the nightmares.
Perhaps *the* the most successful horror movie franchise of all time, Friday the 13th was the debut of the silent, predatory Jason, who would go on to change the meaning of hockey masks forever. His character is instantly recognizable (and a staple of mens Halloween costumes) and his influence is still felt in modern cinema today. He even battled Freddy in a 2003 remake!
For power, popularity, and the endless potential of its Halloween outfits, "Friday the 13th" is our #1 horror movie of the 80s
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