Best Suspenseful Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best suspenseful movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 35 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989 ★ 8.2

Blade Runner 1982 ★ 7.9

Die Hard 1988 ★ 7.8

Fanny and Alexander 1982 ★ 7.8

Platoon 1986 ★ 7.7

A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984 ★ 7.4

Running on Empty 1988 ★ 7.4

Thief 1981 ★ 7.2

Possibly in Michigan 1983 ★ 7.6

Day of the Dead 1985 ★ 7.0

Escape from New York 1981 ★ 7.0

Manhunter 1986 ★ 7.0

Highlander 1986 ★ 6.9

The Blob 1988 ★ 6.9

48 Hours 1988 ★ 7.0

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 1987 ★ 6.7

The Fog 1980 ★ 6.7

To Be or Not to Be 1983 ★ 6.7

Simon & Simon 1981 ★ 6.7

Twilight Zone: The Movie 1983 ★ 6.5

Roadgames 1981 ★ 6.5

Less Than Zero 1987 ★ 6.4

Who Dares Wins 1982 ★ 6.3

Friday the 13th 1980 ★ 6.4