‘Terror Train’ Takes Us All Aboard for a Chilling Ride [The Rabid Dog’s House]

The Rabid Dog’s House is a recurring feature at Wicked Horror where contributor Justin Steele uncovers hidden gems, lost classics, and overlooked indie offerings with a little bite. Flying solo or with his co-host Zena Dixon, he will discuss an array of topics covering film, literature, and television. Check out the latest installment below. In this episode we’re looking back at 1980s Terror Train!

Terror Train is directed by Roger Spottiswoode and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Hart Bochner, Derek McKinnon, and David Copperfield. Years after a fraternity prank went horribly wrong, a group of college students board a train for a costume party. Alana (Curtis) feels guilty over her part in the prank. She is further annoyed to find out that tonight’s party was orchestrated by instigator Doc (Bochner). Meanwhile, a mysterious magician (Copperfield) performs his own tricks as one by one the students involved in the mean-spirited prank are murdered.

Among the golden age of early 1980s slashers, Terror Train is often known by name but runs the risk of getting lost with newer audiences. That’s a shame as Terror Train takes a stylish turn off the regular track from standard fare at the time. Terror Train is for horror fans that enjoy golden age slashers, Jamie Lee Curtis in her prime as a true scream queen, and a picture with a few tricks up its sleeves.

Join Justin and Zena below as they discuss 1980’s Terror Train!