Ghost/Supernatural Horror Movies of the 1980s: A Complete List of 80s Ghost Horror Films

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The ghost movie... While monster movies and creature features have evolved significantly over time, supernatural/paranormal horror has, to a much more significant extent, remained unchanged. Though there are clear differences in ghost films from the 80s vs. those of previous decades, supernatural horror has always relied on psychological elements, which generally focus more on that which is not (or cannot) be seen rather than displaying overtly grotesque imagery. On a personal level, I've never been much of a fan of psychological horror (or supernatural horror), hence why I've taken a while to release a list detailing them. However, I realize that they're quite popular with a lot of people. As such, I've thrown together a list of ghost/supernatural/haunting films of the 1980s. Enjoy and let me know if I need to add more to the list!

Ghost/Supernatural Movies of the 1980s:

• Beyond Evil (1980)
• Death Ship (1980)
• The Changeling (1980)
• Dominique (1980)
• Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980)
• The Fog  (1980)
• The Hearse (1980)
• The Shining    (1980)
• The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
• Ghostkeeper (1981)
• Ghost Story (1981)
• The Entity (1981)    
• The Nesting (1981)
• This House Possessed (1981)
• Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
• Next of Kin (1982)
• Poltergeist (1982)
• Amityville 3D (1983)    
• Eyes of Fire (1983)
• The Occupant (1984)
• Mr. Vampire (1985)
• Nomads (1986)    
• Poltergeist II  (1986)    
• The Wraith (1986)    
• Trick or Treat  (1986)   
• Witchboard  (1986)    
• Blood Sisters (1987)
• Bloody New Year (1987)
• A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
• Ghost Riders (1987)
• Ghost Town (1988)
• Lady in White (1988)
• Poltergeist III (1988)
• Sodoma's Ghost (1988)        
• Amityville IV: The Evil Escapes (1989)
• Black Rainbow (1989)
• Witchtrap (1989)    
• The Woman in Black (1989)

The Changeling (1980)

Next of Kin (1982)

Ghost Town (1988)

The Woman in Black