The 1980s became known for over-the-top practical effects, gore, and memorable villains. Slasher franchises exploded with characters like Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street and Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th series. Makeup artists and practical effects creators became stars in their own right as audiences loved elaborate monster transformations and gruesome kills. Horror also mixed with comedy more frequently during this decade.
