Several outlets have published lists of horror movies from the 1980s, with some focusing on the scariest films of the decade and others ranking the best horror movies of the era. The number of films included in these lists varies, ranging from 15 to 75, and some outlets have also published lists of kids' movies from the 1980s, which may not be directly related to the horror genre. The specific films mentioned and their rankings differ across the outlets, indicating a lack of consensus on the best or scariest horror movies of the 1980s.