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Terrifying 80s Horror TV Shows That Aged Surprisingly Well

September 11, 2020 by Red Stewart

Marvelous Videos on the 80s horror TV shows that have aged surprisingly well…

Horror is a great genre for low-budget filmmakers, but that doesn’t mean it translates well to all low-budget mediums. Back in the day, many shows tried to cash in on the 80s surge in terror by producing schlock for TV. It got so bad that a parody of the genre, Elvira’s Movie Macabre, gained momentum in the mid-80s!

But just because popular consensus says one thing doesn’t mean it’s true. The truth is there were a lot of good horror TV serials that utilized their atmosphere well. As a result, they’ve aged surprisingly well, and here’s our friends at Marvelous Videos with a selection that are worth seeking out…

SEE ALSO: Overlooked Horror Gems From The 90’s That You Must Watch

What are your favourite horror TV shows from the 1980s? Let us know on our social channels @FlickeringMyth…

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Red Stewart

 

Originally published September 11, 2020. Updated September 12, 2020.

Filed Under: Random Videos, Red Stewart, Television Tagged With: Darkroom, Deadly Nightmares, Freddy's Nightmares, Friday the 13th: The Series, Marvelous Videos, Monsters, Tales from the Crupt, Tales from the Darkside, The Hitchhiker, The Twilight Zone, werewolf

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