This week on Movie Dumpster, we’re diving into THE LAMP aka THE OUTING, one of the strangest overlooked horror movies of the 1980s. From insane practical effects and bizarre museum murders to smoky supernatural madness and pure late-night video store energy, this forgotten horror gem feels like a precursor for the genie horror flick that followed.Did The Lamp inspire Wishmaster? Why has this bizarre 80s horror movie been almost completely forgotten? And does it deserve cult classic status today? We break down the movie’s wild production, unforgettable moments, horror history connections, practical gore effects, and everything that makes this underrated horror oddity worth rediscovering.