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Decades of Horror 1980s

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From the grue-crew behind Horror News Radio, Decades of Horror 1980s covers the horror, sci-fi and fantasy films from the Eighties. Classics from John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Wes Craven, David Cronenberg and more.

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AMITYVILLE 3-D (1983) – Episode 314 – Decades of Horror 1980s 06.07.2026 1:33:39

The 3D craze was brief in the 1980s and the output quality was questionable, but the run was fun for all the wrong reasons. Among Friday the 13th part III, … Read More

THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982) – Episode 313 – Decades of Horror 1980s 22.06.2026 1:40:30

Crystal picks the cult classic slasher film THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982) for the Grue-Crew to review this week. This movie has some bizarre background and strong reactions. Does the … Read More

TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989) – Episode 312 – Decades of Horror 1980s 08.06.2026 1:15:38

Jeff, Bill, and Crystal are joined by Gregory Crosby to review the experimental, B&W, bizarre TETSUO-THE IRON MAN (1989). Enjoy as the Grue-Crew explore this difficult to explain classic. TETSUO: … Read More

EVIL SPAWN (1987) – Episode 311 – Decades of Horror 1980s 25.05.2026 2:30:33

The Grue-Crew settle in to review EVIL SPAWN (1987) with special guest host Ralph Miller, who has a very special relationship with the movie. Written and directed by Kenneth J. … Read More

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) – Episode 310 – Decades of Horror 1980s 11.05.2026 2:06:58

Doc returns to join the Decades of Horror Grue-Crew to review BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) directed by John Carpenter. Is there a better hero than Jack Burton? Yeah, … Read More

THE PROWLER (1981) – Episode 309 – Decade of Horror 1980s 27.04.2026 1:20:17

Jeff Mohr returns as the Grue-Crew for THE PROWLER (1981), a film the helped defined the slasher era of the 1980s alongside Friday the 13th, The Burning, My Bloody Valentine … Read More

FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) – Episode 308 – Decades of Horror 1980s 13.04.2026 1:32:07

The Grue-Crew unleash the New World Picture’s Alien rip-off, FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) from Roger Corman. Directed by Allan Holzman, this trashy cult classic features effects from John Carl Buechler, Mark … Read More

HELLO MARY LOU PROM NIGHT II (1987) – Episode 307 – Decades of Horror 1980s 30.03.2026 1:17:02

The Grue-Crew head back to the Eighties, back to school, and back to senior prom for the cult favorite HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987). Directed by Bruce Pittman … Read More

THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989) – Episode 306 – Decades of Horror 1980s 16.03.2026 1:46:37

Chad picks the direct-to-video Eighties “treasure,” THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989). The then teenage director, J.R. Bookwalter, truly accomplishes something remarkable given his age and his choice of film stock: … Read More

PREDATOR (1987) – Episode 305 – Decades of Horror 1980s 02.03.2026 1:55:33

The Grue-Crew revisit the Arnold Schwarzenegger action, sci-fi, horror fan favorite, PREDATOR (1987). The direction from John McTieran, the creature design from Stan Winston, the score from Alan Silvesti, the … Read More

EXCALIBUR (1981) – Episode 304 – Decades of Horror 1980s 16.02.2026 1:46:30

The Grue-Crew line up for Bill’s pick, EXCALIBUR (1981), a fantasy horror-adjacent epic featuring an amazing cast and stunning visuals. This take on the Arthurian legend is a must watch and deserves … Read More

HELL NIGHT (1981) – Episode 303 – Decades of Horror 1980s 02.02.2026 1:18:42

Exploring 80s Slashers – HELL NIGHT (1981)Decades of Horror – Episode 303 Doc Rotten selects a little known, often overlooked slasher from the early 1980s featuring Linda Blair, Peter Barton, … Read More

THE HORROR SHOW (1989) – Episode 302 – Decades of Horror 1980s 20.01.2026 1:22:21

For episode 302, The Grue-Crew discuss the House series slasher film, THE HORROR SHOW (1989) on Decades of Horror 1980s. “Never sneak up on a man when he’s blasting Metallica” … Read More

ALTERED STATES (1980) – Episode 301 – Decades of Horror 1980s 31.12.2025 1:40:24

“A little bit nuts? You’re an unmitigated madman! You don’t have to tell me how weird you are. I know how weird you are!” It takes one to know one? … Read More

GRUE CREW FAVORITES BY YEAR (1980-1989) – Episode 300 – Decades of Horror 1980s 21.12.2025 2:44:12

“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass… and I’m all out of bubblegum.” – Nada, They Live (1988). Aren’t we all? Join your faithful Grue Crew – … Read More

NIGHTMARE CITY (1980, INCUBO SULLA CITTÀ CONTAMINATA) – Episode 299 – Decades of Horror 1980s 08.12.2025 1:14:52

“The autopsy categorically excludes an extraterrestrial being. His molecular structure includes him in the human race.” Wait! Does that mean… atomic vampires are human? Join your faithful Grue Crew – … Read More

HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER (1986) – Episode 298 – Decades of Horror 1980s 23.11.2025 1:33:53

“Yeah. I killed my mama. One night – it was my 14th birthday – she was drunk, and we had an argument. She hit me with a whiskey bottle. I … Read More

SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983) – Episode 297 – Decades of Horror 1980s 10.11.2025 1:34:09

“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” Wait a minute. Is that what it means when your thumbs are pricking? Join your faithful Grue Crew – … Read More

POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE (1986) – Episode 296 – Decades of Horror 1980s 25.10.2025 1:53:11

“You’re all gonna die in there! All of you! You are gonna die!” Well, for heaven’s sake, we all die. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, … Read More

MANHUNTER (1986) – Episode 295 – Decades of Horror 1980s 12.10.2025 1:38:14

“Do you know how you caught me? The reason you caught me, Will, is we’re just alike. If you want the scent, smell yourself.” Well, that, and you’re insane! Join … Read More

WOLFEN (1981) – Episode 294 – Decades of Horror 1980s 28.09.2025 1:35:04

“You’ve seen them, haven’t you? You don’t have the eyes of the hunter. You have the eyes of the dead.” Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Join … Read More

DEMONOID (1981) – Episode 293 – Decades of Horror 1980s 15.09.2025

“If thy hand offend thee, cut it off and cast it aside. For it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish and not that thy whole … Read More

THE UNNAMABLE (1988) – Episode 292 – Decades of Horror 1980s 01.09.2025 1:07:14

“You admit it is possible for a piece of glass to retain the image of someone who sits in front of it for a great period of time?” Wait. No! … Read More

NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988) – Episode 291 – Decades of Horror 1980s 17.08.2025 1:18:43

“Damn rotten kids. They’ll get what they deserve. Yeah. They’ll get what they deserve tonight.” Well, if you’re thinking razor blades in apples for Halloween, your wife might have other … Read More

THE MCPHERSON TAPE (1989) – Episode 290 – Decades of Horror 1980s 02.08.2025 1:16:02

“He’s not kidding! There’s a spaceship or something outside. There was three little guys that came out!” Maybe he should have led with, “Look what I got on video!” Join … Read More