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Pages in category "1980s horror novels" The following 51 pages are in this category, out of 51 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
They Thirst is a horror novel by American writer Robert R. McCammon, first published in 1981 and republished in 1991 in hardback. [1] The book details the relentless possession of Los Angeles by vampires, who quickly transform the city into a necropolis with the intent to conquer the entire world. [2]
Off Season is a horror novel written by Jack Ketchum and initially published by Ballantine Books in 1980. [1] It was Ketchum's first novel [2] and was partially based upon the legend of Sawney Bean, which also inspired Wes Craven's 1977 cult classic horror film The Hills Have Eyes.
This is a navigational list of notable writers who have published significant work in the horror fiction genre, who also have stand-alone articles on Wikipedia. All items must have a reference to demonstrate that they have produced significant work in the horror genre.
Hammer House of Horror (1980) Drak Pack (1980) Dingbat and the Creeps (1980) Darkroom (1981–1982) The Old Miao Myth (1983) The Hitchhiker (TV series) (1983-1991) Tales from the Darkside (1983, 1984–1988) The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985-1992) The Twilight Zone (1985 TV series) (1985-1989) Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985-1989) Amazing Stories ...
Splatterpunk is a movement within horror fiction originating in the 1980s, distinguished by its graphic, often gory, depiction of violence, countercultural alignment [1] and "hyperintensive horror with no limits." [2] [3] [4] The term was coined in 1986 by David J. Schow at the Twelfth World Fantasy Convention in Providence, Rhode Island.
Shop Now. Ghost Story, directed by John Irvin, stars the legendary Fred Astaire as Ricky Hawthorne.Every year, Ricky takes a trip with his three buddies, Sears James, Dr. John Jaffrey, and Edward ...
The Washington Post called the book a "beach read" with a serious topic, and also points out the parallels to the present day. [4] Despite these parallels to the present day, the New York Times points out that Engle remains very much a woman of her day, and that Leary did not imbue her character with modern values, which makes her decisions at ...