Horror Movies
Things that go bump in the night, the monster in the closet, the shadow on the wall and the shape under the bed are all part of our subconcious fears that stem from childhood... the fear of the unknown. Horror films tap into that fear and serve up fright-filled nightmares that keep us screaming for more... For that one man cottage industry of fear and suspense, Stephen King films can be found through the 'Special Interest' link, under 'Based on...' or by using the 'Stephen King' link on any of his adaptations. See also 'Classic Horror'.
Cujo (1983)
6/10
Director: Lewis Teague
Starring: Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh-Kelly, Christopher Stone
Dee Wallace is a woman whose marriage is on the rocks with a young son and a St Bernard. However when friendly pup Cujo (an ancient Indian word meani... Read more
Jaws 3 (1983)
3.6/10
Director: Joe Alves
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Simon MacCorkindale, Louis Gossett Jr, Lea Thompso...
Unrelated to the first two 'Jaws' films; This time there's a huge shark on the loose at Florida's Sea World after making it's way into the theme park.... Read more
Christine (1983)
6.7/10
Director: John Carpenter
Starring: Keith Gordon, Alexandra Paul, John Stockwell, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton
Stylish adaptation of Stephen King's novel about a 1958 Plymouth Fury which comes off the assembly line possessed by evil powers. A great soundtrack i... Read more
The Dead Zone (Blu-ray) (1983)
7.2/10
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen, Colleen Dewhurst,...
Christopher Walken stars in this David Cronenberg film of a Stephen King thriller about a man with the ability to read the thoughts of others. A gift... Read more
Children of the Corn (1983)
5.6/10
Director: Fritz Kiersch
Starring: Courtney Gains, Linda Hamilton, Peter Horton
A Stephen King horror story about a young couple who arrive in a small Iowa town controlled by demonic children. Cast includes Peter Horton and Linda... Read more
The Dead Zone (1983)
7.2/10
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen, Colleen Dewhurst,...
Christopher Walken stars in this David Cronenberg film of a Stephen King thriller about a man with the ability to read the thoughts of others. A gift... Read more
The Hunger (1983)
6.7/10
Director: Tony Scott
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon
Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie star as the lovers who need fresh blood to survive in the modern world. However, when Bowie starts to rapidly age, r... Read more
Wacko (1982)
4.9/10
Director: Greydon Clark
Starring: Stella Stevens, George Kennedy
Thirteen years after the "Lawnmower Killer" killed her sister, high school student Mary Graves and obsessed detective Dick Harbinger are on the lookou... Read more
Cat People (Blu-Ray) (1982)
6.1/10
Director: Paul Schrader
Starring: Annette O'Toole, Ed Begley Jr, John Heard, Malcolm McDowell, Nastassja Kinski, R...
In this sensual and violent horror tale, Irena Gallier (Nastassia Kinski) has a dark family secret, one that resurfaces dramatically when she reconnec... Read more
Full Moon High (1982)
4.8/10
Director: Larry Cohen
Starring: Adam Arkin, Elizabeth Hartman, Joanne Nail, Kenneth Mars, Ed McMahon, Roz Kelly
Details the comic misadventures of Tony Walker (Adam Arkin, son of Alan), a former high-school jock who is transformed into a werewolf during a family... Read more