Best Slasher Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best slasher movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 81 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984 ★ 7.3

The 'Burbs 1989 ★ 6.8

Child's Play 1988 ★ 6.8

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 1987 ★ 6.7

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker 1981 ★ 6.5

Stage Fright 1987 ★ 6.5

My Bloody Valentine 1981 ★ 6.4

Friday the 13th 1980 ★ 6.4

Anguish 1987 ★ 6.3

The House by the Cemetery 1981 ★ 6.3

Sleepaway Camp 1983 ★ 6.3

Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI 1986 ★ 6.3

The Burning 1981 ★ 6.2

Friday the 13th Part 2 1981 ★ 6.2

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II 1987 ★ 6.1

Eyes of a Stranger 1981 ★ 6.0

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter 1984 ★ 6.1

Maniac Cop 1988 ★ 6.1

April Fool's Day 1986 ★ 6.1

Party Line 1988 ★ 5.2

White of the Eye 1987 ★ 5.8

American Gothic 1987 ★ 5.9

Happy Birthday to Me 1981 ★ 6.0

Psychos in Love 1987 ★ 5.6