There’s no denying that the 1980s were easily the most influential era in modern horror, between all of the incredible movies and filmmakers that rose through the ranks and changed the landscape of pop culture, the mind-blowing special effects that continued to raise the bar for the industry, and a cavalcade of memorable characters and performances that have continued to endear themselves to legions of fans in the years to come. Simply put, ’80s horror is the best.
Right now, the Kickstarter campaign for In Search of Darkness is nearing the finish line, with only a few days left for genre fans to join in on what is going to be the definitive look at this influential decade in horror history, and one of the latest stretch goals announced for In Search of Darkness is all about celebrating the women who slayed throughout the 1980s.
As a girl growing up during this time, there were so many exceptional female characters that I grew up not only admiring, but also aspiring to become as well. The strength they showed on the screen, the way their gender never defined their limitations, and how their talents continue to inspire new generations of fans prove that these ladies are so incredibly important to the realm of horror cinema, and are absolutely deserving of some extra time in the spotlight.
It’s been a huge honor for me to be a part of the Advisory Board for the upcoming In Search of Darkness documentary, and hitting this final milestone is hugely important to me personally, as not only is it incredibly exciting to me to have so many talented women participating in this project, but I would love to see their talents and careers celebrated in an even bigger way, and this new stretch goal helps make that possible.
Here are some of the remarkable women who helped define 1980s horror that are currently involved with In Search of Darkness:
To learn more about how you can be a part of the In Search of Darkness documentary, check out the Kickstarter campaign HERE.
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You can watch the video for In Search of Darkness below, and if you'd like to help make this ’80s horror documentary a reality, be sure to visit the film's official Kickstarter page!
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"For the first time in Horror history, "In Search of Darkness" will bring together 80's icons, modern horror greats, popular YouTubers and Social Media Influencers to create the most complete retrospective documentary of the genre ever made. Together, they will bring their unique perspectives as we take a nostalgic journey back to revisit the unforgettable heroes, monsters, and movies that thrilled and chilled us.
Delve into the imagery: the garish covers and posters that seduced us and came to define the 80’s aesthetic.
Learn about the era from the perspective of the masters who frightened us, the icons who blew our minds, and the directors of today who were inspired by them.
Journey back to the socio/political context that inspired our favourite movies – fears of nuclear war, violent crime, and deadly diseases.
Explore the rise of the B-Movie superstar: Bruce Campbell, Jeffrey Combs, and stars that could guarantee success for what otherwise overlooked direct-to-VHS movies."
Heather A. Wixson was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, until she followed her dreams and moved to Los Angeles in 2009. A 14-year veteran in the world of horror entertainment journalism, Wixson fell in love with genre films at a very early age, and has spent more than a decade as a writer and supporter of preserving the history of horror and science fiction cinema. Throughout her career, Wixson has contributed to several notable websites, including Fangoria, Dread Central, Terror Tube, and FEARnet, and she currently serves as the Managing Editor for Daily Dead, which has been her home since 2013. She's also written for both Fangoria Magazine & ReMind Magazine, and her latest book project, Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume One will be released on October 20, 2021.
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