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List Of Horror Films Of 1980
A number of horror films were released in 1980 Events January * January 4 – U.S. President Jimmy Carter proclaims a grain embargo against the USSR with the support of the European Commission. * January 6 – Global Positioning System time epoch begins at 00:00 UTC. * January 9 .... References Sources * * * * * * * * * * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:1980 * Lists of horror films by year Horror ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Film
Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment purposes. Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apocalyptic events, and religious or folk beliefs. Cinematic techniques used in horror films have been shown to provoke psychological reactions in an audience. Horror films have existed for more than a century. Early inspirations from before the development of film include folklore, religious beliefs and superstitions of different cultures, and the Gothic and horror literature of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Mary Shelley. From origins in silent films and German Expressionism, horror only became a codified genre after the release of ''Dracula'' (1931). Many sub-genres emerged in subsequent decades, including body horror, comedy horror, slasher films, supernatural horror and psychological horror. The genre has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Awakening (1980 Film)
''The Awakening'' is a 1980 British horror film directed by Mike Newell in his directorial debut and starring Charlton Heston, Susannah York, and Stephanie Zimbalist. It is the third film version of Bram Stoker's 1903 novel '' The Jewel of Seven Stars'', following 1970 television adaptation as ''The Curse of the Mummy'' for the TV series ''Mystery and Imagination'', and the 1971 theatrical film by Hammer, ''Blood from the Mummy's Tomb'' (in which Ahmed Osman also appeared). It was released by Warner Bros. Another adaptation of Stoker's novel was released directly to video in 1997 under the title '' Bram Stoker's The Mummy''. Plot The film opens on an Egyptian archaeological dig in 1961.Cowie, Susan D. and Tom Johnson. ''The Mummy in Fact, Fiction and Film''. North Carolina: McFarland & Company Inc., 2002. Print. Three of the main characters are introduced: Matthew Corbeck (Heston), his wife Anne Corbeck (Jill Townsend), and Jane Turner (Susannah York). Matthew and Jane a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzanna Love
Suzanna Potter Love (born April 8, 1950) is an American former actress known for her appearances in several films directed by her husband, German director Ulli Lommel, in the 1980s. Early life Love was born in New York City on April 8, 1950, to Marie Felicité (née Pratt; 19262002) and Kennett Love (19242013). Her father, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, was a correspondent for ''The New York Times'', and covered international affairs extensively in the 1950s. Her mother was a descendant of Charles Pratt, who founded the Pratt Institute. Love grew up in New York City, and attended the Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in New Jersey; she later attended Vassar College. Love is a Standard Oil heiress. Acting career Love married to German film director Ulli Lommel on January 26, 1978, and starred in several of his movies throughout the 1980s, beginning with '' Blank Generation'' and the supernatural horror film '' The Boogeyman'' in 1980. In 1983, she acted in fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boogeyman (1980 Film)
''The Boogeyman'' is a 1980 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Ulli Lommel, and starring Suzanna Love, John Carradine, and Ron James. The film's title refers to the long-held superstition of boogeymen beings, and its plot concerns two siblings who are targeted by the ghost of their mother's deceased boyfriend which has been freed from a mirror. Released theatrically in November 1980 by the independent distributor the Jerry Gross Organization, ''The Boogeyman'' was a box-office hit, grossing $25 million internationally. The film has received mixed to negative critical reviews, with criticism mainly regarding the heavy similarities from earlier horror films such as '' Halloween'', ''The Exorcist'', and ''The Amityville Horror''. The film was followed by two sequels: '' Boogeyman II'' and '' Return of the Boogeyman''. Plot Young siblings Willy and Lacey watch their mother and her boyfriend kissing in her bedroom. When their mother notices them, she has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Dante
Michael Dante (born Ralph Vitti; September 2, 1931) is an American actor and former professional minor league baseball player. Early life Dante was born Ralph Vitti in Stamford, Connecticut. Growing up, he would sneak into a local movie theater with his friends to watch westerns.Lee, Natasha, "A reel cowboy: Actor doesn't forget Stamford roots", article in ''The Advocate'' of Stamford, October 22, 2006, page 1 "I grew up wanting to be the sidekick of The Lone Ranger and wanting to follow my heroes", Dante told a reporter in 2006. He was a shortstop on the Stamford High School baseball team, then played for "The Advocate All-Stars" team which won a 1949 New England baseball championship. After graduating from high school, Dante signed a bonus contract with the Boston Braves. He used his $6,000 bonus to buy his family a four-door Buick with whitewalls. Career During spring training with the former Washington Senators, Dante took drama classes at the University of Miami in Coral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Day George
Lynda Louise Day George (born December 11, 1944) is an American television and film actress whose career spanned three decades from the 1960s to the 1980s. She was a cast member on '' Mission: Impossible'' (1971–1973). She was also the wife of actor Christopher George. Life and career George was born in San Marcos, Texas. Originally known as Lynda Day, she began her career in the 1960s with the Eileen Ford modeling agency working as a top model in print and TV commercials, and then on Broadway starring in '' The Devils'' opposite Jason Robards and Anne Bancroft. She then moved to Los Angeles and began a long television career with guest roles on many series of the 1960s, including '' Route 66'', '' Flipper'', '' Here Come the Brides'', ''The Green Hornet'', ''Mannix'', '' The Fugitive'', ''The Invaders'', '' It Takes a Thief'', '' The Virginian'', '' Good Morning World'', ''Lancer'' and ''Bonanza''. She starred in the first of the two Universal/NBC TV-pilot films based aroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Saxon
John Saxon (born Carmine Orrico; August 5, 1936 – July 25, 2020) was an American actor who worked on more than 200 film and television projects during a span of 60 years. He was known for his work in Westerns and horror films, often playing police officers and detectives. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Saxon studied acting with Stella Adler before beginning his career as a contract actor for Universal Pictures, appearing in such films as ''Rock, Pretty Baby'' (1956) and '' Portrait in Black'' (1961), which earned him a reputation as a teen idol and won him a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor. During the 1970s and 1980s, he established himself as a character actor, frequently portraying law enforcement officials in horror films such as '' Black Christmas'' (1974) and ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' (1984). Saxon appeared in numerous Italian films from the early sixties. In a 2002 interview, he said of this period: "At the time Hollywood was going t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond Evil
''Beyond Evil'' is a 1980 American supernatural horror film directed by Herb Freed and starring John Saxon and Lynda Day George. Its plot follows an architect who suspects his wife is possessed by a former resident of the historic colonial mansion they have just moved into. Plot Architect Larry Andrews and his new wife Barbara travel to a small island off the coast of the Philippines, where they are due to move into a condominium. Barbara is perturbed when Larry's business associate, Del, notifies them the residence is not ready yet, and pays for them to stay in a hotel, and tells Larry she feels Del exploits him. At dinner, Del subsequently reveals to the couple that there was no condominium to begin with, and that he instead arranged for them to live in a large, historic colonial mansion named ''Casa Fortuna''. Del soon explains that the home is supposedly haunted by Alma Martín, the first lady of the home; she and her husband, Esteban, killed each other in the home accordin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Film
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie or TV film/movie, is a feature-length film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a television network, in contrast to theatrical films made for initial showing in movie theaters, and direct-to-video films made for initial release on home video formats. In certain cases, such films may also be referred to and shown as a miniseries, which typically indicates a film that has been divided into multiple parts or a series that contains a predetermined, limited number of episodes. Origins and history Precursors of "television movies" include ''Talk Faster, Mister'', which aired on WABD (now WNYW) in New York City on December 18, 1944, and was produced by RKO Pictures, and the 1957 '' The Pied Piper of Hamelin'', based on the poem by Robert Browning, and starring Van Johnson, one of the first filmed "family musicals" made directly for television. That film was made in Technicolor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Shatner
William Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor. In a career spanning seven decades, he is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, from his 1965 debut as the captain of the starship ''Enterprise'' in the second pilot of the first ''Star Trek'' television series to his final appearance as Captain Kirk in the seventh ''Star Trek'' feature film, '' Star Trek Generations'' (1994). Shatner began his screen acting career in Canadian films and television productions before moving into guest-starring roles in various US television shows. He appeared as James Kirk in all the episodes of '' Star Trek: The Original Series'', 21 of the 22 episodes of '' Star Trek: The Animated Series'', and the first seven ''Star Trek'' movies. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences before, during and after his time in a Starfleet uniform. He has also co-written several novels set in the ''Star Trek'' universe and a series of scien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patty Duke
Anna Marie "Patty" Duke (December 14, 1946 – March 29, 2016) was an American actress and mental health advocate. Over the course of her acting career, she was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At age 15, Duke portrayed Helen Keller in the film '' The Miracle Worker'' (1962), a role she had originated on Broadway. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. The following year, she played the dual role of "identical cousins" Cathy and Patty Lane on her own show ''The Patty Duke Show'' (1963–1966). She progressed to more mature roles, such as Neely O'Hara in the film '' Valley of the Dolls'' (1967) and Natalie Miller in the film ''Me, Natalie'' (1969). The latter earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. From 1985 to 1988, she served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. Duke was diagnosed with bipolar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Babysitter (1980 Film)
''The Babysitter'' is a 1980 American made-for-television drama horror thriller film directed by Peter Medak and starring Patty Duke Astin, William Shatner and Stephanie Zimbalist about a young girl hired as a live-in nanny who infiltrates and tries to destroy a suburban Seattle family. The film originally premiered as ''The ABC Friday Night Movie'' on November 28, 1980. The film is rated M in New Zealand for violence, horror, drug use and sex scenes. Plot Dr. Jeff Benedict and his wife Liz have relocated to Seattle from Chicago. They have a 12-year-old daughter Tara. Liz feels that she needs some help with childcare and housekeeping. She happens to meet an 18-year-old girl named Joanna Redwine. Without consulting her husband, Liz hires Joanna as a live-in nanny. She weans Tara off of TV and engages her in outdoor activities. The Benedicts' neighbor Doc Lindquist watches Joanna warily one day as she pushes Tara to exhaust herself swimming. At a party, he overhears Joan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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