Octubi: How 80’s Can You Get? [Halloween Horror Month 2026]

Everyone is on a budget this year, so suggestions of free (with ads) films to watch is always a good thing. Come back daily for a new themed-list:

Today’s list gives you 6 80’s films:

Jack’s Back (1988)
A serial killer in Los Angeles celebrates Jack the Ripper’s 100th birthday by committing similar murders and only one has a chance of stopping him.
A seemingly lesser seen James Spader film that is worth checking out or seeing again.
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The Stuff (1985)
Nobody can say what’s in a popular new dessert, but the tasty goo is causing a sensation—and having horrifying, zombie-like effects on consumers.
Sentient fluff. Sentient fluff.
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Night of the Comet (1984)
After a comet wipes out most of humanity, two carefree valley girls roam a deserted mall, battling zombies and embracing survival with attitude.
Scifi horror, maybe just scifi, but since it has to do with potential apocalypse, it counts.
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Chopping Mall (1986)
Eight teenagers are trapped after hours in a high-tech shopping mall and pursued by three murderous security robots out of control.
Another scifi horror, but super worth watching.
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Saturday the 14th (1981)
This horror spoof follows a family as they move into a creepy house, inhabited by frightening creatures. Nightmarish chaos ensues.
What happens the day after Friday the 13th?
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976-EVIL (1989)
A shy nerd discovers a phone service that helps him get even with his bullies. Satan is at the other end of the line, and he’s ready to collect a fee.
Directed by Robert Englund.
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Also available: Cellar Dweller (1987), Spookies (1986), Creepazoids (1987), Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1988), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Monster Club (1981), Munchies (1987), The Burbs (1989), …

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