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80s Movies

Frantic 1988 Movie Scene Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Walker snorting cocaine in a Paris nightclub

Frantic [1988]

Thriller
Highly immersive and atmospheric, Frantic is a slow-burning thriller following one man's efforts to find his kidnapped wife in Paris.
See No Evil Hear No Evil 1989 Movie Richard Pryor as Wally and Gene Wilder as Dave standing over a dead body in front of their shop

See No Evil, Hear No Evil [1989]

Comedy
Hilarious and creative, See No Evil, Hear No Evil is a definition of a non-stop laughs comedy driven by incredible performances by Wilder and Pryor.
Scanners 1982 Movie Scene Michael Ironside as Revok screaming with his eyes completely white

Scanners [1981]

Horror
Visceral, creative, and a bit clunky, Scanners is one of Cronenberg's early horrors powered by Michael Ironside's commanding presence.
The Hidden 1987 Movie Scene Michael Nouri as Tom Beck and Ed O'Ross as Cliff asking questions in the strip club

The Hidden [1987]

Science fiction
Explosively paced and full of shootouts, explosions, and chase scenes, The Hidden is a refreshingly different eighties science fiction movie.
Chopping Mall 1986 Movie Scene A killer robot known as Killbot standing over the dead body of a girl who he just killed

Chopping Mall [1986]

Horror
Following a group of horny teenagers trapped in a mall with killer robots, Chopping Mall is a charmingly cheesy slasher offering loads of fun.
The Blob 1988 Movie Scene Shawnee Smith as Meg Penny screaming as she sees man being consumed by pink goo

The Blob [1988]

Horror
The Blob takes one incredibly smart and authentic premise and slaps it onto the body of your typical eighties horror with great results.
Day Of The Dead 1985 Movie Scene Sherman Howard as Bub the zombie holding a gun and realizing it's empty

Day of the Dead [1985]

Horror
Very visceral, intelligent, and intense, Day of the Dead is the first psychological zombie movie that's still one of the best in the genre.
Zapped 1982 Movie Scene Scott Baio as Barney using his telekinetic powers to open Heather Thomas as Jane Mitchell's pink swearer revealing a pink bra

Zapped! [1982]

Comedy
Zapped! is your average eighties feel-good teen comedy with a supernatural twist, tamer than similar movies but fun enough to warrant a viewing.
Night of the Comet 1984 Movie Scene Catherine Mary Stewart as Regina Reggie Belmont holding a shoe full of red dust

Night of the Comet [1984]

Horror
Night of the Comet is a fun and refreshing eighties post-apocalyptic indie movie tapping into intriguing what-if fantasy with a lot of humor.
Fright Night 1985 Movie Scene William Ragsdale as Charley and Roddy McDowall as Peter Vincent fighting vampires

Fright Night [1985]

Horror
Charming, cheesy, and at times quite graphic, Fright Night is a cool eighties vampire movie you're going to keep coming back to.
Re-Animator 1985 Movie Scene Jeffrey Combs as Herbert West drawing some of his glowing green serum into the syringe

Re-Animator [1985]

Horror
Deliciously gory and at the same time hilarious, Re-Animator is one of the best horror comedies of the eighties. And for a good reason.
The Fly 1986 Movie Scene Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle looking at his teleportation pod with blood on it

The Fly [1986]

Horror
The Fly is much more than a grotesque body horror movie, as it's also a thought-provoking masterpiece that stood the test of time.
Critters 1986 Movie Scene Nadine Van der Velde as April Brown screaming in the barn as she sees the little monsters

Critters [1986]

Horror
With a simple but effective tagline “They eat so fast, you don’t have time to scream”, Critters made their way...
Creepshow 1982 Movie Scene Zombie coming out of his grave to eat the living

Creepshow [1982]

Horror
Not as scary as it is charmingly funny and nostalgic, Creepshow is a stylish horror anthology based on Stephen King's five juicy stories.
Blood Simple 1984 Movie Scene Dan Hedaya as Julian in the back of the nightclub with neon lights shining behind him

Blood Simple. [1984]

Thriller
Blood Simple is an effective noir thriller doubling as a small-town crime movie and featuring all of the trademark Coen Brothers goodies.
Airplane 1980 Movie Scene Robert Hays as Ted Striker as the pilot who keeps sweating profusely with water pouring everywhere

Airplane! [1980]

Comedy
Offering non-stop laughs, Airplane! is one the funniest movies ever made that's just as hilarious now as it was back in the eighties.
Without A Clue Movie 1988 Scene Michael Caine as Sherlock Holmes drinking beer and Ben Kingsley as Dr. John Watson in a pub

Without a Clue [1988]

Comedy
Funny and authentic, Without a Clue is a charming British comedy that puts an intriguing twist on the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Masters of the Universe 1987 Movie Scene Dolph Lundgren as He-Man wearing only a jockstrap and in chains being whipped

Masters of the Universe [1987]

Fantasy
Blending science fiction and fantasy into one crazy, cheesy but also very charming eighties experience, Masters of the Universe is a lot of fun.
Flash Gordon 1980 Movie Scene Sam Jones as Flash Gordon wearing a t-shirt that says flash and Melody Anderson as Dale Arden

Flash Gordon [1980]

Science fiction
Cheesy and pompous but also highly entertaining and full of life, Flash Gordon is a definition of a swashbuckling space adventure.
Poltergeist 1982 Movie Scene Zelda Rubinstein as Tangina trying to communicate with the spirits inside the house

Poltergeist [1982]

Horror
Still just as captivating and scary as it was, Poltergeist is one of the best horror movies I have ever seen. This house is CLEAN!
Society 1989 Movie Scene Patrice Jennings as Jenny sticking out her tongue at Billy Warlock as Bill

Society [1989]

Horror
Intelligent, gnarly, and darkly satirical, Society is one of those eighties horror comedies you're going to remember and recommend.
The Dark Crystal 1982 Movie Scene Skeksis performing a ritual with the crystal

The Dark Crystal [1982]

Fantasy
The Dark Crystal is a stunningly beautiful and still very relevant dark fantasy movie both children and adults can enjoy.
Evil Dead II 1987 Movie Scene Bruce Campbell as Ash fixing a chainsaw to his severed hand

Evil Dead II [1987]

Horror
Hilariously bloody, Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn is one of the best eighties horror comedies and, IMHO, the best movie in the Evil Dead franchise.
The Evil Dead 1981 Movie Scene Bruce Campbell as Ash going into the cellar of the house

The Evil Dead [1981]

Horror
Featuring gruesome gore, slapstick humor, and a vibrant atmosphere, The Evil Dead is a cult classic still worth watching.
The Thing [1982] Movie Review Recommendation

The Thing [1982]

Horror
This is actually my second review of this movie. The first one didn’t do it justice, The Thing being one...
Bad Taste 1987 Movie Scene Aliens with big butts and holding AK-47s arguing about attacking humans

Bad Taste [1987]

Horror
Bad Taste is proof that you don't need a lot of money to create an effective splatter horror comedy. Especially if you're Peter Jackson.