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Film: Superstition

Superstition is a supernatural slasher film from the year 1982.

Its plot deals with a house haunted by a spirit of a dead witch, who has killed many in a span of 300 years. Now it is targeting a family of an alcoholic preacher who has moved there.

Examples in the film:

Auto Erotica: The film opens with a young couple making out in a car, but they are interrupted by a scary prank.
Barrier-Busting Blow: Sharack breaks down a door to get to Melinda.
Chairman of the Brawl: When his wife is threatened, George grabs a chair in an attempt to break down the kitchen door.
Creepy Basement
Evil Laugh: Sharack's disembodied laugh still haunts the grounds.
Half the Man He Used to Be: Artie's friend is cut half as he tries to escape the Sharack place.
In the Hood: Sharack.
Kill It With Water: Sharack was drowned in the past for being a witch.
Makeout Point: The abandoned estate was an ideal location for horny teens.
Non Indicative Name: Superstitions don't really come into play.
Off with His Head!: Artie is found with his head severed.
One Word Title
Peekaboo Corpse: Justin's corpse.
Rain of Blood: Justin discovers Frederick's corpse when he sees blood dripping from it.
Would Hurt a Child