Crow BHG

BigHorrorGuide

Horror, fantasy and science fiction: movie, tv, book reviews and more

  • BHG ART & DESIGNS SHOP
  • PORTFOLIO
  • ART & DESIGNS
  • MOVIES A-Z
  • BOOKS A-Z
  • TV A-Z
  • LISTS A-Z
  • EXPLAINED/RECAPS A-Z
  • KILLERS UNMASKED A-Z
  • ABOUT BHG
  • CONTACT BHG

Top Posts & Pages

  • Channel Zero Season 1: Candle Cove: Explained
    Channel Zero Season 1: Candle Cove: Explained
  • Channel Zero Season 3: Butcher’s Block Explained
    Channel Zero Season 3: Butcher’s Block Explained
  • Book Review: I Found a Circus Tent in the Woods Behind My House by Ben Farthing (2023)
    Book Review: I Found a Circus Tent in the Woods Behind My House by Ben Farthing (2023)
  • Henry James: The Real Right Thing (1899) [Summary & Analysis]
    Henry James: The Real Right Thing (1899) [Summary & Analysis]
  • Altered Carbon Season 1 Explained: Who is the killer
    Altered Carbon Season 1 Explained: Who is the killer
  • Henry James: The Beast in the Jungle (1903) [Summary & Analysis]
    Henry James: The Beast in the Jungle (1903) [Summary & Analysis]
  • Movie Review: In Fabric (2018)
    Movie Review: In Fabric (2018)
  • In Fabric (2018) Explained
    In Fabric (2018) Explained
  • Starfish (2018) Explained
    Starfish (2018) Explained
  • Castle Rock Season 1 & 2 Explained: Who is The Kid
    Castle Rock Season 1 & 2 Explained: Who is The Kid

Pages

  • ABOUT BHG
  • BHG ART & DESIGNS SHOP
  • BOOKS A-Z
  • CLASSICS A-Z
  • CONTACT BHG
  • EXPLAINED/RECAPS A-Z
  • KILLERS UNMASKED A-Z
  • LISTS A-Z
  • MOVIES A-Z
  • PORTFOLIO
  • TV A-Z

Categories

  • ART & DESIGNS
  • Books
  • Geen categorie
  • Movies
  • TV

translate

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
Skip to content
Crow BHG

BigHorrorGuide

Tag: #the eighties

Movie Review: The House by the Cemetery (1981)

Lucy and Bob scared in the basement in The House by the Cemetery 1981.

A surreal slasher with a supernatural hint and lots of bloody gory kills, that reminds of the seventies horrors. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 14 April 202614 April 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Beyond (1981)

Liza and John in the basement in The Beyond 1981.

A gory film with a surreal atmosphere where the dead are coming back to life to kill the living. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 7 April 202615 April 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Cicada by Tanya Pell (2024)

Book cover Cicada by Tanya Pell 2024

A fun creature feature novella full of 80s nostalgia and only available on VHS.

Continue reading →
Posted on 1 April 20267 April 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: City of the Living Dead (1980)

Mary with bleeding eyes in City of the Living Dead 1980

An occult horror with lots of gore and gruesome deaths and an incoherent story aimed at a surreal atmosphere of dread. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 31 March 202615 April 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Melon Head Mayhem by Alex Eberstein (2023)

Book cover Melon Head Mayhem by Alex Eberstein 2023

Melon Head Mayhem is a fun creature feature novella that takes you back to the eighties. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 25 March 20262 April 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Gate (1987)

Al, Glen and Terry standing over the gate in The Gate 1987

The Gate is a fun gateway movie that has a lot to offer with eighties nostalgia, some scares and a lot of entertainment.

Continue reading →
Posted on 24 March 202622 March 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Lady in White (1988)

Frankie locked up in the coat closet at school in Lady in White 1988.

A coming-of-age ghost story with a nostalgic feel but also with social commentary.

Continue reading →
Posted on 7 October 20252 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: All Hallows by Christopher Golden (2023)

Book cover All Hallows by Christopher Golden 2023.

A story with an all encompassing Halloween vibe with multiple characters and a neighborhood in peril.

Continue reading →
Posted on 2 October 20252 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Who is the Sweet Sixteen Killer in Totally Killer (2023)

The Sweet Sixteen Killer in Totally Killer (2023).

In the small town of Vernon a masked killer called the Sweet Sixteen Killer has set his eyes on a group of friends in 1987 and now, 35 years later he’s back.

Continue reading →
Posted on 2 September 20258 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Wasps in the Ice Cream by Tim McGregor (2023)

Book cover Wasps in the Ice Cream by Tim McGregor 2023.

A literary gothic coming-of-age tale with hints to the supernatural and a devastating first love.

Continue reading →
Posted on 19 August 20252 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Hysteria! Season 1 (2024)

Dylan and Jordan dressed up for their heavy metal band Dethkruch in tv series Hysteria! season 1.

A Satanic Panic series that offers fun, mystery, horror and coming-of-age in a small town with small minded people. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 14 July 20252 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Stranger Things Season 4 Recap: Who, what, where, when, why and how

Everything that happened in Stranger Things season 4.

Continue reading →
Posted on 13 May 20253 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Stranger Things Season 3 Recap: Who, what, where, when, why and how

Everything that happened in Stranger Things season 3.

Continue reading →
Posted on 28 April 20253 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Stranger Things Season 2 Recap: Who, what, where, when, why and how

Everything that happened in Stranger Things season 2.

Continue reading →
Posted on 25 April 20253 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Stranger Things Season 1 Recap: Who, what, where, when, why and how

Everything that happened in Stranger Things season 1.

Continue reading →
Posted on 19 April 20253 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Return to Oz (1985)

Dorothy Gump Tik-Tok Jack and Billina

Return to Oz offers a dark adventure which intertwines cruel reality with scary fantasy. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 5 April 20253 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Ghostkeeper (1982)

The Wendigo in The

Ghostkeeper offers atmospheric dread and chilling mythology. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 28 December 20203 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Gremlins (1984)

Gremlins brings hilarious chaos during Christmas time, with glee, cuteness and deadly mayhem.

Continue reading →
Posted on 11 December 20203 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Dark Crystal (1982)

The Dark Crystal brings epic storytelling that enchants with stunning design and imaginative creativity.

Continue reading →
Posted on 3 December 20203 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

The killer sneaks up on Trish and Jackie in The Slumber Party Massacre 1982

The Slumber Party Massacre brings gory fun and female empowerment to a slasher party.

Continue reading →
Posted on 30 November 20205 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

Clowns delivering pizza in Killer Klowns from Outer Space 1988

Killer Klowns from Outer Space comes up with some killer pranks. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 25 November 20205 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Halloween II (1981)

Halloween II swaps suspense for gore and bloody kills. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 31 October 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)

Will, Charles and Jim in the liba

Something Wicked This Way Comes conjures up a dark fairytale about aging and coming-of-age, with creepy delight. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 25 October 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

killer pumpkin mask in Halloween 3 Season of the Witch 1982

Halloween III: Season of the Witch is an extremely fun bizarre Halloween mashup.

Continue reading →
Posted on 23 October 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Pumpkinhead (1988)

Pumpkinhead 1988

Pumpkinhead is a dark fairytale of revenge and grief.

Continue reading →
Posted on 21 October 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Shining (1980)

Danny on his tricycle sees the twins in The Shining 1980

The Shining is a visual delight of horror and dread. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 11 October 20207 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Prince of Darkness (1987)

Kelly infected by green liquid in Prince of Dar

Prince of Darkness conjures up surreal dread to create Apocalyptic doom.

Continue reading →
Posted on 8 October 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Fright Night (1985)

Fright Night sets its teeth into vampire fun with superb gory practical effects.

Continue reading →
Posted on 4 October 20207 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Creepshow (1982)

A cartoonish scare in Creepshow 1982

Creepshow brings you creepily funny tales of the macabre.

Continue reading →
Posted on 3 August 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Stranger Things Season 3 (2019)

The big epic fight in the Starcourt Mall in Stranger Things season 3

Stranger Things brings more fun, more scares, a bigger monster and is more epic than ever before.

Continue reading →
Posted on 29 July 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Graphic Novel Review: The Sandman V1: Preludes & Nocturnes (1989)

Book cover The Sandman V1 Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman dreams up a new original universe of nightmare horror and mythology.

Continue reading →
Posted on 25 July 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

Bubba being shot as the Scarecrow

Dark Night of the Scarecrow is a solid atmospheric watch for Halloween.

Continue reading →
Posted on 15 July 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Stranger Things Season 2 (2017)

Will, Mike, Dustin and Lucas in Stranger Things season 2

Stranger Things turns eighties nostalgic science fiction adventure into cosmic horror.

Continue reading →
Posted on 14 July 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Puppet Master (1989)

Puppet Master brings life to a murderous group of puppets with great flair.

Continue reading →
Posted on 11 July 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Stranger Things Season 1 (2016)

Stranger Things is a wonderfully, fantastical, delightful, epic and sometimes scary nostalgic throwback to the eighties. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 5 July 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (1986)

Book cover The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett 1986

The Light Fantastic dives head first into a whole set of new hilarious adventures. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 23 June 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: House (1986)

Roger attacked by the closet monster in House 1986

House plays haunted house tricks on a whole different creepy level.

Continue reading →
Posted on 22 June 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Watcher in the Woods (1980)

Blindfoled Karen in the mirror in The Watcher in the Woods 1980

The Watcher in the Woods is a gateway fantasy horror into another dimension. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 17 June 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (1983)

Book cover The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett 1983

The Colour of Magic is a fantastical adventure full of whimsical wit.

Continue reading →
Posted on 8 June 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Night of the Comet (1984)

Reggie and Sam sitting on the hood of a police car in Night of the Comet 1984

Night of the Comet is a refreshing eighties sci-fi comedy with great spunk and fun.

Continue reading →
Posted on 6 June 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Thing (1982)

a monstrous creature in The Thing 1982

The Thing is a monumental body horror that also has claustrophobic tension and psychological horror to offer.

Continue reading →
Posted on 25 May 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Evil Dead II (1987)

Ash attacked by a big demon in Evil Dead 1987

Evil Dead II brings more gore, more fun and more demons to the evil possessed woods.

Continue reading →
Posted on 6 April 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Poltergeist (1982)

Carol Anne talks with the tv in Poltergeist 1982

Poltergeist delivers a fantastical haunting tale for the horror fun loving family.

Continue reading →
Posted on 31 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Blackwater by Michael McDowell (1983)

Book cover Blackwater by Michael McDowell 1983

Blackwater is an epic family saga with river monsters and ghosts, love, death and life itself.

Continue reading →
Posted on 29 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Dolls (1987)

a killer doll in Dolls 1987

Dolls comes out to play at night in this over the top fun slasher fairytale. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 25 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Blob (1988)

Paul devoured by the Blob while Meg tries to save him in The Blob 1988

The Blob is a typical eighties practical effects horror movie with a valiant heroin.

Continue reading →
Posted on 23 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Freddy Krueger in the boiler room in A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984

A Nightmare on Elm Street turns a surreal nightmare into a scary all too real slasher. 

Continue reading →
Posted on 22 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Beyond the Gates (2016)

John and Gordon in Beyond the Gates 2016

Beyond the Gates is a playful throwback to the eighties horror movies made with passion and fun.

Continue reading →
Posted on 8 March 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: La Chiesa/ The Church (1989)

Lisa in the basement of the church in The Church 1989

The Church rings in an occult hallucinatory monstrous evil.

Continue reading →
Posted on 4 March 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: It by Stephen King (1986)

Book cover It by Stephen King 1986

It is the epic horror tale you should read at least once in your life.

Continue reading →
Posted on 2 March 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Evil Dead (1981)

a possessed Linda in The Evil Dead 1981

The Evil Dead is a blood soaked occult slasher and an over the top fun gore fest.

Continue reading →
Posted on 22 February 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Night Things by Michael Talbot (1988)

Book cover Night Things by Michael Talbot 1988

Night Things stirs up something evil in a maze-like house.

Continue reading →
Posted on 31 January 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide
Powered by WordPress.com.

Loading Comments...