Listen, sometimes you need to put on a silly movie that provides nothing but entertainment. With everything going on in the world right now, campy horror is more important than ever. Below, we have selected five horror movies to help you turn your brain off, even if it is only for a night.
Malignant
James Wan (Teacup) has brought us some of the best horror films in a generation. This is the man who brought us films such as Saw, The Nun, and Lights Out. He is also responsible for bringing us one of the campiest, silliest horror films in the modern era, Malignant.
If you haven’t already seen this film, you are in for a treat. Malignant combines the high budget effects of The Conjuring with the goofy comedy of Shaun of the Dead. You will likely be able to guess the plot twist early into the film but Malignant provides a release for those nights when you just can’t anymore.
Sleepaway Camp
The legacy of this iconic slasher film is still being debated. While some say that the film’s plot twist is harmful to the LGBTQ+ community, others believe that the film highlights the dangers of denying people their identity.
Regardless of your stance, there is no denying that Sleepaway Camp is one of the cheesiest slashers around. The film is full of campy gore, men in short shorts, and sexual predators getting their just desserts. If you want a campy horror that will also fill you with nostalgia, go watch Sleepaway Camp.
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
It is a shame that we didn’t receive more Tales from the Crypt films. However, we should consider ourselves lucky that the one successful film features a completely off the wall Billy Zane (Titanic).
If you somehow haven’t seen this classic, I envy you. Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight is the perfect campy horror film to relieve your stress. The film combines the campiness of the Tales of the Crypt franchise with a blockbuster budget. The resulting film is fantastic and should be enjoyed by all horror fans.
Freddy VS Jason
Ok, I am aware that genre fans hate this film. That being said, it is extremely campy. Sure, it destroyed the cannon of the two slasher icons and its script can’t carry water but if you can get past all that, Freddy vs Jason is awesome.
This is the perfect film to turn your brain off and just enjoy it. The film doesn’t ask you to question or think about anything. Instead, it simply provides some amazing campy death scenes for you to enjoy.
Re-Animator (Available on Fandor)
Another classic film, Re-Animator is one of those so bad it’s good films. The film makes use of every campy horror trick in the book and even invents some of its own. Based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Re-Animator explores the dangers of creating eternal life.
While most films based on this premise are dire and very serious, Re-Animator goes the opposite direction. At no point does this film change tone, it is just pure camp through and through. If the sound of breaking news is giving you constant panic attacks, turn it off and turn on Re-Animator.