Happy Birthday to Me (1981)
While fairly substandard by early ’80s slasher film standards, Happy Birthday to Me has some decent acting and plenty of solid kills.
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Class of Nuke ‘Em High 2: Subhumanoid Meltdown (1991)
While not as strong as the original, Class of Nuke ‘Em High 2: Subhumanoid Meltdown still has everything a Troma fan would expect it to have.
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Fade to Black (1980)
With some fantastic performances, a great mix of horror and drama, and a thoroughly gripping story, Fade to Black is an underrated classic.
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The Pit and the Pendulum (1991)
Though tonally inconsistent at times, The Pit and the Pendulum works thanks to a stellar cast, impressive direction, and a riveting story.
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Luther the Geek (1989)
With some decent gore effects, a solid lead performance, and good pacing, Luther the Geek is a splatter gem worth watching.
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The Caller (1987)
With two solid performances, stellar direction, and a story that keeps you guessing, The Caller is an underrated gem in Empire’s catalog.
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The Beastmaster (1982)
Though it drags at times and the effects have aged poorly, The Beastmaster still boasts some fun action, a simple story, and solid characters.
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The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989)
While not as fresh as the original, The Toxic Avenger Part II still has the same amount of goofy, schlocky, off-the-wall content you’d expect.
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Subspecies 4: Bloodstorm (1998)
Lacking the qualities that made the first three films work, Subspecies 4: Bloodstorm has subpar effects, lackluster acting, and a weak story.
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Christmas Evil (1980)
With an incredible lead performance, some chilling moments, and a tragic story of insanity, Christmas Evil is a uniquely horrifying film.
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