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.

The dark reinterpretation of Popeye as Popeye the Slayer Man introduced its official soundtrack and music video “Sailor to Slayer” prior to its March 2025 release. The new release features Angela Relucio’s vocals and includes both her performance from the music video and film to give fans a terrifying sneak peek of the film available on March 21, 2025 in select theaters and VOD. Check out the press release and music videos below

In true 80’s horror film fashion, the feature film Popeye the Slayer Man, which releases to select theaters and on VOD on March 21, 2025 via Vantage Media (and is available for Pre-Order NOW on Apple TV), has just unleashed its official tie-in song and music video titled “Sailor to Slayer.”

Written by Kyle Brian Abbott, Dustin Treinen, and Angela Relucio, known collectively as The Man From Alphabet, the music video features vocals by Relucio, who also stars in both the video and film. She recalls of the song’s inspiration: “Knowing the film intimately, shaped my approach to the lyrics. I wanted to go deeper than Popeye’s monstrous facade while honoring the other characters’ experience, and capturing the sort of raw chaos that makes you feel on edge. Just a taste of what you can expect from the film.”

Added Treinen, “Writing a theme song for a horror movie has been a dream of mine ever since I saw Killer Klowns From Outer Space, so I was thrilled to pitch to the film’s creative team. I was driven to create a dark mood for the song and head down an energetic and hard-hitting path, with groove and melodies that create the same tension we feel when watching a slasher.”

For Abbott, it was a no-brainer to jump on board: “I’m stuck in LA gridlock when I hear this radio show host raving about the movie’s announcement. Coincidentally, Dustin called me up a few hours later and asked me to co-write the music for it. I was, like, ‘Fuck yeah! When do we start?!’ The film’s reputation had clearly preceded itself.

Popeye the Slayer Man is directed by Robert Michael Ryan from a screenplay by John Doolan (Remains), and is a co-production between Salem House Films, Millman Productions, Ron Lee Productions, and Otsego Media. Jeff Miller (The Toybox), Cuyle Carvin (Ouija Witch), and Ryan also contributed to the story.  Producers include – along with Miller, Carvin, and Ryan – Alexander Tucker, Nathan Todaro, and Alysa Blasetti.  

Reads the synopsis for Popeye the Slayer Man, “A group of friends sneak into an abandoned spinach canning factory to film a documentary on the legend of ‘The Sailor Man,’ who is said to haunt the factory and local docks, only to find out that the legend is all-too true.”

Popeye the Slayer Man stars Sean Michael Conway, Elena Juliano, Mabel Thomas, Marie-Louise Boisnier, Jeff Thomas, and Steven McCormack, along with “scream queens” Angela Relucio (Code Black, The Cabining) and Sarah Nicklin (The Black Mass, Garden of Eden). 

Jason Stephens plays the title role. 

Special makeup effects are supervised by R.J. Young with cinematography by Korey Rowe.

Said Ryan of Popeye the Slayer Man, a film which has been featured on Drudge Report, CBS News and outlets around the world since its announcement in November of 2024,“We went old-school with this movie, using practical effects for the horror. I wanted this film to have a more visceral feel reminiscent of the classic horror films of the ‘70s and ‘80s.” 

AddedMiller, “We hope audiences will have as much fun with this movie as we had making it.  Grab a can of spinach, sit back, and enjoy!”

Said VMI Worldwide COO and Head of Acquisitions Jessica Russo, who negotiated the deal, “Popeye the Slayer Man’s dark reimagining of the classic Popeye character delivers a fresh take on a beloved icon that audiences will die for.”

A psychological thriller classic is getting a modern makeover, and two of Hollywood’s most exciting young stars are stepping into the spotlight. Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell are in early talks to lead a remake of Single White Female, the 1992 cult thriller that explored obsession, identity, and deadly jealousy.

The original film, directed by Barbet Schroeder, starred Bridget Fonda as Allison, a woman recovering from a breakup who takes in a new roommate, Hedra (played by Jennifer Jason Leigh). What starts as a harmless living arrangement quickly spirals into psychological horror as Hedra becomes disturbingly fixated on Allison, even mimicking her appearance and attempting to take over her life.

This fresh take on Single White Female is being developed by Elizabeth Gabler’s 3000 Pictures in collaboration with Sony and HarperCollins Publishers. Gabler, known for producing Life of Pi and The Devil Wears Prada, has a reputation for crafting compelling and stylish films, making this project one to watch.

Jenna Ortega, at just 22, has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses, thanks to her breakout role in Netflix’s Wednesday and her growing presence in the horror genre. She recently starred in the dark comedy Death of a Unicorn. Meanwhile, 30-year-old Taylor Russell continues to impress with critically acclaimed performances, most notably in Bones and All. She’s also gearing up to star alongside Michael B. Jordan in a remake of The Thomas Crown Affair.

While details on the film’s director and release date remain under wraps, the idea of Ortega and Russell bringing a new dynamic to this psychological thriller is already generating buzz. If done right, this remake could deliver a chilling, modernized take on the dangers of obsession and the blurred lines of identity in the digital age.