The Evolution of Horror

SLASHERS Pt. 8: Slasher Mania (1980-1985)

This week Mike is joined by Michael Blyth to give a rundown of the very best of the early 80s slasher boom! From Sleepaway Camp to Slumber Party Massacre, we leave no stone unturned... Theme music by Jack Whitney Michael Blythe is a programmer for the British Film Institute, and is the man behind the BFI Cult strand and BFI Flare. For all information on upcoming events at BFI, visit <a href="https://bfi.org.uk">https://bfi.org.uk</a> Michael can be found on Twitter (@MichaelBlyth)  Mike Muncer is a podcast, producer and film journalist. He can be found on twitter (@TheMovieMike) and does another podcast with Rhianna Dhillon called Back Row (@BackRowFilms).  List of 80s Slasher films mentioned (in chronological order)  Prom Night (1980)  Terror Train (1980)  New Years Evil (1981)  The Burning (1981)  My Bloody Valentine (1981)  The Prowler (1981)  Final Exam (1981)  Just Before Dawn (1981)  Pieces (1982)  Slumber Party Massacre (1982)  Sleepaway Camp (1983)  Curtains (1983)  The House on Sorority Row (1983)  Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)  The Initiation (1984)  The Mutilator (1985)  April Fools Day (1986)  Stage Fright (1987)  Blood Rage (1987)

Welcome horror fans! The Evolution of Horror is a weekly movie discussion podcast that covers the history of horror cinema, one sub-genre at a time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, we've got it covered! Each week, host Mike Muncer is joined by a different guest from the world of horror to discuss a movie in depth and its place in horror history.