It doesn’t take long to feel entertained while watchinga horror movie from the 1980s.

Indeed, it was an exciting decade that produced some of the most enjoyable and thrilling films imaginable.

They may not be the most well-put-together films, but that’s why audiences love them.

Poster from the 1987 cult classic film

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Jackson would, of course, go on to create much more prominent work in the future.

Still, this neat little flick continues to bean interesting and quirky addition to Jackson’s filmography.

Word of advice, though: don’t watch this movie on a full stomach.

A band of aliens with bulgy, skeletal-like features in Bad Taste.

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It’s thrilling and fun, with even some decent zombie horror to keep viewers invested.

It can’t help but make viewers laugh.

Crittersis amind-numbingly stupid but wonderfully entertaining knock-offthat is anything but dull.

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By the time it eventually came out, the similarities became too apparent.

One of those isChopping Mall, an incrediblycheesy but exciting 1986 sci-fi horror comedydirected byJim Wynorski.

It never stops getting amusing to watch a sci-fi camp classic likeChopping Mallevery now and again.

Reggie (Catherine Mary Stewart) on a motorcycle next to a car in ‘Night of the Comet’

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Lovecraft,Re-Animatoris a 1985 cult classicsci-fi horror B-moviedirected byStuart Gordon, starring the delightfully talentedJeffery Combs.

Re-Animatorisa blood-soaked splatter classicthat amazes audiences with how gory it gets.

It hasa perfect mix of dark comedy and shocking body horror effectsthat still look unique and creative today.

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Night of the Creepsisa wild ride of action, horror, and thrills.

It is wonderfully cheesy and features a fun ’80s tone, loveable performances, and gloriously campy practical effects.

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close up of Nicole (Andrea Marcovicci) with stuff on her face in The Stuff

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Full view of the Happy Toyz Green Goblin truck in ‘Maximum Overdrive’

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A krite from ‘Critters’ (1986) smiling

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A robot raising its arms in Chopping Mall

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Gill-Man, Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, and Wolf Man in The Monster Squad

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Herbert West filling a syringe with a green liquid in ‘Re-Animator.'

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The clowns from ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ standing against a multi-colored wall.

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