Is there any decade that has treated the horror genre better than the 1980s? We saw the rise of villains like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers, as they became pop cultural icons that still haven’t been matched. And A-Listers like Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Kevin Bacon, Johnny Depp, and Tom Hanks all got their start in various horror films. It’s the genre that keeps on giving. We think back on the decade fondly and wanted to put it all down in video form. And to memorialize how great the 80s were to horror, we’re taking a look back on each individual year with our series, 80s Horror Memories!
Our first episode of our ’80s Horror Memories series encompasses the year 1981. We’re covering the films The Evil Dead, An American Werewolf in London, the rise of Elvira, Halloween II, and yes, the gory ending from Raiders of the Lost Ark! We’ve be getting into how they influenced us and why they were such essential part to the genre in this decade that we love so much. We’ve got interviews from like Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw), Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), Greg Nicotero and more as they give their thoughts on these wonderful movies from 1981 and some of their own memories of them. And, as with all of these episodes, you can hear my voice as I was lucky enough to serve as the narrator on this series.
So, put on your nostalgia hat and join us as we stroll down Horror Memory Lane with 10 weekly episodes (dropping every Friday on our JoBlo Horror YouTube Channel), each one at least an hour long—and all in glorious 4K! Be sure to check back in next Friday as we cover 1982!
What was your favorite horror movie from 1980? Is there one you’re particularly excited to see covered? Let us know in the comments!
