1980s Halloween<\/span><\/p> There was no such thing as trunk-or-treating or neighborhood safety escorts, and certainly no interactive maps showing which houses had the best candy. Parents waved \u201cSee ya later!\u201d from the doorway and let their kids roam the streets untethered, pillowcases dragging on the pavement and plastic masks making it nearly impossible to breathe or see.<\/p>\n Halloween in the \u201980s was pure chaos, but only in the best ways. Costumes were made of only the finest flammable materials and sweaty plastic, and props that would cause utter chaos in a school today were proudly carried down middle school halls. Back then, offending people wasn’t given any thought, and the entire school day was devoted to fun. Learning could wait!<\/p>\n Scary Movies in the 1980s<\/span><\/p> YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:\u00a0Can You Name These \u201980s Music Videos From One Frame?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This year, in addition to a million KPop Demon Hunters (don’t pretend you don’t know), you may even notice a rise in one classic 1980s costume that every kid only wished they could have pulled off: Kiss. With the recent passing of original band member Ace Frehley<\/a>, it wouldn’t be surprising if the iconic makeup, studs, and guitars make a big comeback.<\/p>\n 1980s-era Halloween had its own vibe, from the waxy candy bags to the widespread fear of razor blades in apples. Think you can handle the nostalgia? Keep scrolling if you dare!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n How well do you really remember the music videos that defined the \u201980s?<\/strong> We\u2019ve grabbed a single freeze-frame from 11 of the decade\u2019s most iconic videos. Scroll slowly and see how many you can name before peeking at the answers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n’80s Halloween Was Chaotic and Highly Flammable<\/h3>\n
LOOK: 14 Things That Will Make You Nostalgic for Halloween in the ’80s<\/h2>\n
Only True MTV Kids Can Name These \u201980s Music Videos From One Freeze-Frame<\/h2>\n