Tag: 80s horror movies

Serpentorslair Staff · October 3, 2024

31 Days of Halloween: Summoning Revenge in 1988’s “Pumpkinhead” – A Tale of Terror and Vengeance

October 3, 2024October 4, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff80s horror movies, creature feature, folklore horror, Halloween horror retrospectives, Lance Henriksen Pumpkinhead, Pumpkinhead 1988, Pumpkinhead movie retrospective, revenge horror films, Stan Winston horror, supernatural horror films0 comment

As we dive deeper into our 31 Days of Halloween retrospectives, today’s spotlight falls on a lesser-known but incredibly impactful 1980s horror gem: “Pumpkinhead” (1988). Directed by special effects legend Stan Winston, this rural revenge horror offers a chilling blend of dark folklore, brutal vengeance, and one of the most terrifying monsters ever created. If you’re looking for a haunting film that combines supernatural terror with a tragic tale of loss, “Pumpkinhead” delivers all that and more. The Plot: A Father’s Grief Turns to Revenge At its core, “Pumpkinhead” is…

31 Days of Halloween: A Retrospective on 1987’s “Predator” – The Ultimate Hunter

October 1, 2024October 2, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action horror movies, 80s horror movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger Predator, Halloween horror retrospectives, John McTiernan Predator, Predator 1987, Predator alien hunter, Predator creature design, Predator movie retrospective, sci-fi horror films0 comment

As we dive into the heart of our 31 Days of Halloween horror movie retrospectives, it’s time to spotlight one of the most intense, genre-blending thrillers of the 1980s: “Predator” (1987). This sci-fi action horror masterpiece directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger is a relentless blend of tension, suspense, and brutal alien terror that continues to captivate audiences over three decades later. In today’s Halloween countdown, let’s relive the adrenaline-pumping experience of “Predator” and explore why it remains a beloved horror-action icon. The Plot: A Simple Mission Turned…