The Gate (1987)

Three young children accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard. What follows is a classic battle between good and evil as the three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.This was Stephen Dorff's debut film role. This Canadian horror film owes a big debt to POLTERGEIST (1982) in terms of "suburbia gone wild" style but it manages to hold its own with an interesting story and excellent f/x work. Another must see for any 80s Horror Fan!

The fictional The Dark Book album that Terry shows to Glen features the logo for (the very real) Canadian thrash metal band Sacrifice. 

The Gate (Special Edition) (1987) DVD

Clownhouse (1989)

 "No man can hide from his fears; as they are a part of him, they will always know where he is hiding."
     A day at the fair turns into a night of terror for three young brothers. The youngest ones nightmares become a reality when three escaped mental patients/convicts decide to have a night of fun filled murder.
   Usually when I find a movie from this era I don't remember having seen it until 3 minutes into the flick. This however was completely unknown and unseen for me until last night. There were quite a few killer clown/carnival movies that I have seen and I think this is one of the better ones. Thanks to a friend for turning me onto this lost classic that I had somehow missed all these years.
BTW when the clowns are in the tent removing their makeup I swear that is a Barack Obama mask on the wall behind them, I had just had to pause it! Also check out the cool 80's movie posters on the kids bedroom walls.

Death Valley [Blu-ray/DVD Combo] (1982)

A long overlooked classic 80s slasher is coming to DVD/ Blu-Ray. It is available for pre-order now on Amazon. A divorcee, her son and her boyfriend are on a vacation in the beautiful but deadly Death Valley. What starts out as an ordinary, leisurely trip turns into a nightmare when they happen upon a murder and find themselves pursued by a maniac. Starring Catherine Hicks (Child’s Play), Paul Le Mat(Puppetmaster), Stephen McHattie (The Tall Man) and Peter Billingsley (A Christmas Story)

Bloodbath at the House of Death (1984)

With the title and cover live this how could you go wrong? Six scientists arrive at the creepy Headstone Manor to investigate a strange phenomena which was the site of a mysterious massacre years earlier where 18 guests were killed in one night. It turns out that the house is the place of a satanic cult lead by a minister monk who plans to kill the scientists who are inhabiting this house of Satan.
Recently released in the UK on DVD for the first time, good luck finding a copy right now, you may have to settle for VHS.

Despite being third billed, Vincent Price only has five scenes.

 Only cinema feature to be directed by Ray Cameron.