Prime Video Now Streaming the Best ’80s Horror Movie

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The 1980s stood out as a distinctive period, and this was particularly evident in the horror genre, which saw an unprecedented growth during that decade. Many ’80s horror films had a distinct feel that gave rise to a unique subgenre, characterized by a mix of humor, gore, and a nostalgic adrenaline rush seldom matched since then. Among all movies from the decade, none embodied those ’80s qualities quite like Sam Raimi’s side-splitting 1987 sequel did.

Evil Dead II came six years after its forerunner, The Evil Dead. Unlike the initial installment which intensified the fear factor, Raimi and Bruce Campbell opted for a different approach in this sequel. Rather than ramping up the frightening elements, they produced a timeless classic instead. Horror enthusiasts have always cherished Evil Dead II, and it’s now more accessible than ever before.

Raimi’s iconic cabin-in-the-woods movie has now joined Prime Video‘s collection, significantly enhancing Amazon’s streaming service with a terrifying horror injection.

Unfortunately, it seems that only “Evil Dead II” can be streamed from Raimi’s franchise on Prime Video. Neither of his original “Evil Dead” films nor the reboot versions are available there, including the recent adaptations and the “Ash vs. the Evil Dead” TV series.

New on Prime Video This Month

By now, July has significantly boosted Prime Video’s streaming library in the U.S., with a multitude of fresh titles added to its roster. The beginning of the month saw the incorporation of films such as “Creed II”, “Fast Five”, “Mad Max”, and “No Country for Old Men”, along with many more.

You can check out the full list of Prime Video’s July 1st additions below!

* I raced through 2 Fast 2 Furious, but it was a thrilling ride!
* A Bridge Too Far left me with a sense of awe and respect for the soldiers who fought in WWII.
* The quirky comedy-drama, A Fish Called Wanda, had me laughing out loud.
* I enjoyed watching Baby Boom – it was a heartwarming story about finding oneself and family.
* I went back to school with Back to School, and it was a fun, entertaining ride!
* The action-packed heist movie, Bandits, kept me on the edge of my seat.
* Blown Away had me gripping my seat as I watched the intense drama unfold.
* The surfing adventure, Blue Crush, made me want to catch some waves!
* The surreal and unsettling world of Blue Velvet left me with a sense of unease.
* I cheered for the boxer in Colors, an intense and gripping sports drama.
* I was inspired by the underdog story, Creed II.
* Death Warrant was a gritty action movie that had me on the edge of my seat.
* The twin-centric plot of Double Impact made for an engaging watch.
* The suspenseful and mysterious, Dressed to Kill, kept me guessing until the very end.
* The classic comedy, Duck Soup, had me laughing from start to finish.
* I watched Every Day and was moved by the story of love and self-discovery.
* I joined the fast-paced action of Fast & Furious 6 and enjoyed every minute of it.
* The high-octane racing of Fast Five had me on the edge of my seat.
* The musical drama, Fiddler On the Roof, was a beautiful exploration of tradition and family.
* I was captivated by the historical epic, Gladiator.
* The intense drama of Hart’s War left me thinking long after the credits rolled.
* The inspiring true story of Hidden Figures showed me the power of determination and perseverance.
* I enjoyed the gritty crime drama, Hoodlum.
* The sequel to the beloved animated movie, How to Train Your Dragon 2, was just as enchanting as the first.
* I watched I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry for a good laugh and wasn’t disappointed.
* The underwater adventure, Into The Blue, had me hooked from the start.
* I revisited the ocean with Into The Blue 2: The Reef and enjoyed every minute of it.
* The sci-fi classic, It Came from Outer Space, had me on the edge of my seat.
* The thought-provoking drama, K-PAX, left me thinking long after the credits rolled.
* I followed Leaving Las Vegas and was moved by the story of addiction and redemption.
* I watched the coming-of-age comedy, Licorice Pizza, and enjoyed every minute of it.
* The raunchy comedy, Little Fockers, had me laughing out loud.
* I met a tiny but tough character in Little Man.
* I was excited to see the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max.
* I got to know the Focker family in Meet the Fockers and had a great time.
* I also met the Focker family in Meet the Parents, and it was a hilarious ride!
* The small-town drama, Mystic Pizza, was a charming watch.
* I watched the intense and suspenseful No Country for Old Men.
* I was on the edge of my seat throughout the action-packed No Way Out.
* The supernatural romance, Only Lovers Left Alive, left me thinking long after the credits rolled.
* I followed the soldiers’ journey in the intense war drama, Paths Of Glory.
* I was on the edge of my seat during the action-packed, time-travel adventure, Rings.
* The original and classic Robocop from 1987 was a groundbreaking sci-fi action movie.
* I also watched the reboot of Robocop from 2014, which was a different take on the classic.
* The sequel to the original Robocop, Robocop 2, kept me on the edge of my seat.
* I watched the intense and action-packed Robocop 3.
* I followed the boxer’s journey in the sports drama, Rocky (1976).
* I also watched the sequels to Rocky, including Rocky Balboa, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, and Rocky V.
* I followed the life of the spy, Salt.
* The intense war drama, Saving Private Ryan, left me thinking long after the credits rolled.
* I enjoyed the coming-of-age comedy, Teen Wolf (1985).
* I watched the modern family comedy, The 40 Year-Old Virgin.
* I also followed the adventures of the Addams Family in the movies, The Addams Family (2019) and The Addams Family 2 (2021).
* The classic comedy, The Apartment, had me laughing from start to finish.
* I watched the suspenseful mystery, The Bone Collector.
* I enjoyed the romantic comedy-drama, The Bounty Hunter.
* I followed the high-speed racing of The Fast and the Furious.
* The intense drama, The Funhouse, had me on the edge of my seat.
* I watched the western adventure, The Great Train Robbery.
* I followed the Civil War-era soldiers’ journey in The Horse Soldiers.
* The comedy, The House Bunny, had me laughing out loud.
* I watched the suspenseful drama, The Hustle.
* I saw the true story of a spy, The Informant!.
* I watched the intense storm at sea in The Perfect Storm.
* The suspenseful and twisty mystery, The Usual Suspects, left me guessing until the very end.
* I followed the action-packed adventure of a former soldier, Thunderbolt And Lightfoot.
* I was on the edge of my seat during the suspenseful drama, What’s The Worst That Could Happen?.
* I watched the intense war drama, Windtalkers.
* I followed the courtroom drama, Witness For The Prosecution.
* I was on the edge of my seat during the action-packed adventure movie, XXX: The Return Of Xander Cage.

And for Sherlock, the TV series:

* I was captivated by the modern take on the classic detective, Sherlock.

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2025-07-06 21:10