Category: 1980s movies

Gremlins 1984 – Go back and time and see the chaotic horror-comedy that blended small-town charm, creature mayhem, and unmistakable 80s nostalgia into a lasting classic.

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A timeless blend of 1980s nostalgia, underdog grit, and heartfelt mentorship, *The Karate Kid* endures as one of cinema’s most iconic coming-of-age stories, reminding viewers why Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi’s journey still resonates decades later.

A detailed examination of Die Hard 1988 that blends review and cultural analysis to argue why the film deserves recognition as a legitimate Christmas movie.

Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull (1980) delivers a raw, haunting portrait of boxer Jake LaMotta’s violent rise and tragic downfall.

Tron (1982) is more than a film about computers — it’s a fable about belief, humanity, and home. Beneath the glow of the Grid beats a story as old as faith itself, where men and their creations search for connection in a world made of light.

Krull (1983) shines as a forgotten jewel of 1980s fantasy cinema. A tale of love, prophecy, and courage against a mysterious immense enemy . With echoes of mythic prose, it weaves adventure, tragedy, and timeless wonder into a single dream. Though dismissed in its day, Krull endures as a poetic testament to the age when fantasy dared to believe in magic.

Transformers the movie Transformers the movie – Now, I ain’t talkin’ about them big fancy ones they make today with… read more Transformers the movie

Return of the Jedi: the 1983 wrap up to the original trilogy. Return of the Jedi is the movie where… read more Return of the Jedi

The Empire Strikes Back – A demonstration of power, precision and purpose. Much like the Empire itself. The Empire Strikes… read more The Empire Strikes Back

Scanners (1981): Mind-Blowing Mayhem Scanners is a flick from 1981 and it’s directed by David Cronenberg — yeah, that guy…. read more Scanners

Flight of the Navigator – Time Travel, Spacecrafts, and One Seriously Confused Kid Flight of the Navigator is from the… read more Flight of the Navigator

Scarface – Cocaine, Chaos and a Ridiculous Bathtub Scarface is one of the most gloriously unhinged, over-the-top movie you’ll ever… read more ScarFace

48 hrs. Two enemies, one shot, zero chill. 48 hrs is all they’ve got to catch 2 killers.  Unfortunately, they… read more 48 Hrs

The Nude Bomb — 1980’s gift to the world that no one asked for but somehow still exists The Nude… read more The Nude Bomb

Dragonslayer: A Fiery Fantasy Epic That Ignites the Screen Dragonslayer emerged as a breath of smoky, fire-breathing air in a… read more Dragonslayer

Escape from New York (1981) Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1981. Set in… read more Escape from New York