Holiday Horror Movies of the 1980s: A Complete List

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In addition to offering up an eclectic mix of great monster movies and wonderful practical effects, the 1980s also provided us with great holiday-themed horror movies as well. From April Fool's Day to Thanksgiving, essentially every holiday was represented. As different holidays roll around, I often find myself searching for something to watch which will mirror the event in question. However, it can be a tedious process finding movies for every occasion. To simplify things, I've created a list of all the primary (US) holidays and have listed 80s horror films which correspond to that particular holiday. Enjoy and let me know if I've left anything out!

Note: because of the large number of horror films focusing on Halloween and Christmas, I've given these holidays their own list. View the Halloween list here. The Christmas list is coming soon! Also, since some holidays don't have films set around their particular day, I've included a few which fit the overall theme (ex. The Stepfather for Father's Day).

April Fool's Day

• April Fool's Day (1986)

• Killer Party (1986)

• Slaughter High (1986)

Birthdays

• Alison's Birthday (1981)

• Bloody Birthday (1981)

• Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

• Sweet Sixteen (1983)

• Don't Panic (1988)

Christmas (List Coming Soon)

Easter

• The Being (1983)

• Critters II: The Main Course (1988)

Father's Day

• The Stepfather (1987)

• The Stepfather 2 (1989)

Halloween

Note: I have a special list devoted to Halloween.

• The Changeling (1980)

• Dark Night of the Scarecrow*(1981)

• Halloween II (1981)

• Hell Night (1981)

• Creepshow (1982)

• Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

• Trick or Treats (1982)

• Cemetery of Terror (1985)

• The Midnight Hour (1985)

• Silver Bullet (1985)

• CreepTales (Variable)

• Trick or Treat (1986)

• House 2: The Second Story (1987)

• Flesheater (1988)

• Halloween 4: the Return of Michael Myers (1988)

• Halloween Night aka Hackolantern* (1988)

• Night of the Demons (1988)

• Slugs (1988)

• Clownhouse (1989)

• Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

• Pet Sematary (1989)

Memorial Day

• Memorial Valley Massacre (1989)

Mother's Day

• Mother's Day (1980)

• Flesh Eating Mother's (1988)

New Year's

• New Year's Evil (1980)

• Terror Train (1980)

• Bloody New Year (1987)

St. Patrick's Day

• Maniac Cop (1988)

Thanksgiving

• Blood Rage (1987)

• Home Sweet Home (1981)

Valentine's Day

• My Bloody Valentine (1981)

• Hospital Massacre (1982)

April Fool's Day

Happy Birthday to Me

Critters II: The Main Course

The Midnight Hour

Memorial Valley Massacre

Mother's Day

New Year's Evil

Home Sweet Home

My Bloody Valentine