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On This Day in 80s Movies

Step back into the golden age of cinema with our ‘On This Day in 80s Movies’ section. Every day, we revisit the film releases and cinematic events that defined the decade. From blockbuster premieres to groundbreaking achievements in filmmaking, explore the moments that made the 80s a landmark era for movies.

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On This Day August 18 1989 Eddie and the Cruisers II Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 18 1989 Eddie and the Cruisers II Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 18 1989, Eddie and the Cruisers II premiered, bringing fans back into the mystery and music of Eddie Wilson. Set years after the events of the first film, the sequel follows Eddie, presumed dead but secretly living in Canada, as he is drawn back into the spotlight after a...
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On This Day August 18 1989 - Sex, Lies and Videotapes Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 18 1989 - Sex, Lies and Videotapes Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 18 1989, Sex Lies and Videotapes premiered, marking a turning point in American independent cinema. Written and directed by Steven Soderbergh, the film follows a complex tangle of relationships between a married couple, the wife’s sister, and a mysterious old friend who...
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On This Day August 18 1989 - Casualties of War Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 18 1989 - Casualties of War Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 18 1989, Casualties of War premiered, delivering one of the most intense and haunting war dramas of the decade. Directed by Brian De Palma, the film follows a young soldier during the Vietnam War who becomes entangled in a horrifying moral crisis when members of his unit...
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On This Day August 17 1984 – Sheena Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 17 1984 – Sheena Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 17 1984, Sheena premiered, bringing the classic comic book heroine to life in a bold jungle adventure. The story follows Sheena, the Queen of the Jungle, as she discovers her royal heritage and defends her homeland from dangerous poachers and corrupt forces. Set against...
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On This Day August 17 1984 – Tightrope Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 17 1984 – Tightrope Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 17 1984, Tightrope premiered, pulling audiences into a gritty and intense noir thriller set in the streets of New Orleans. Starring Clint Eastwood as detective Wes Block, the story follows his hunt for a serial killer whose crimes cut too close to home. As the investigation...
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On This Day August 16 1989 – Uncle Buck Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 16 1989 – Uncle Buck Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 16 1989, Uncle Buck premiered, bringing audiences one of the most beloved comedies of the decade. Directed by John Hughes, this family favorite stars John Candy as Buck Russell, a carefree and unconventional man who is suddenly asked to look after his brother’s children while...
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On This Day August 16 1985 – Year of the Dragon Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 16 1985 – Year of the Dragon Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 16 1985, Year of the Dragon premiered in theaters, bringing a gritty crime drama set in New York’s Chinatown where cultural tensions and organized crime collide. Directed by Michael Cimino and starring Mickey Rourke, the film follows Captain Stanley White, a determined and...
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On This Day August 16 1985 – The Return of the Living Dead Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 16 1985 – The Return of the Living Dead Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 16 1985, The Return of the Living Dead premiered in theaters, bringing a wild and unforgettable twist to the zombie genre. This horror comedy followed a group of warehouse workers and punks who accidentally unleash a gas that reanimates the dead, turning a quiet graveyard into...
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On This Day August 16 1985 – American Flyers Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 16 1985 – American Flyers Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 16 1985, American Flyers made its debut, delivering a heartfelt sports drama set against the demanding world of competitive cycling. Starring Kevin Costner as Chet Stanton, the film follows his journey to reconnect with his brother Marcus, played by David Marshall Grant. The...
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On This Day August 16 1985 – Volunteers Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 16 1985 – Volunteers Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 16 1985, Volunteers premiered, delivering a comic take on idealism, friendship, and culture clash. The film stars Tom Hanks as Lawrence Bourne III, a wealthy slacker who joins the Peace Corps to escape trouble, and John Candy as his dedicated and good natured partner Toshi...
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On this day August 15 1986 – Armed and Dangerous Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1986 – Armed and Dangerous Premiered in Theaters

The comedy film Armed and Dangerous brought together John Candy and Eugene Levy in a fast paced story about two unlikely security guards caught up in a major crime plot. Candy plays Frank Dooley, a former cop wrongfully accused of theft, while Levy’s character Norman Kane is an unlucky defense...
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On This Day August 15 1984 – The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1984 – The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1984, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension premiered, introducing audiences to one of the most unique films of the decade. The story follows Buckaroo Banzai, a neurosurgeon rock star test pilot and adventurer, as he and his diverse team of allies...
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On This Day August 15 1984 – The Woman in Red Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1984 – The Woman in Red Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1984, The Woman in Red premiered, blending romantic comedy with whimsical charm in a stylish Parisian setting. Starring Gene Wilder as the lovable but lovelorn Roger, the story unfolds when he spots Charlotte, played by Kelly LeBrock, walking the streets in the iconic red...
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On This Day August 15 1983 – Escape from the Bronx Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1983 – Escape from the Bronx Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1983, Escape from the Bronx premiered, continuing the dystopian saga set in a chaotic future New York. Picking up after its predecessor, this sequel thrusts viewers into a burned-out urban wasteland ruled by gangs and corruption. A lone hero takes on the city's darkest...
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On This Day August 15 1983 – Prisoners of the Lost Universe Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1983 – Prisoners of the Lost Universe Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1983, Prisoners of the Lost Universe premiered, delivering a mix of science fiction, fantasy, and offbeat adventure that has since become a cult favorite. The film centers on three strangers, a TV reporter, a scientist, and a rugged outdoorsman who are accidentally...
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On This Day August 15 1980 – Those Lips Those Eyes Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1980 – Those Lips Those Eyes Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1980, Those Lips Those Eyes premiered, bringing audiences a heartfelt comedy drama set in the nostalgic world of summer stock theater in the 1950s. The film stars Frank Langella as a charismatic but self absorbed actor and Thomas Hulce as a young stagehand who dreams of...
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On This Day August 15 1980 – The Kidnapping of the President Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1980 – The Kidnapping of the President Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1980, The Kidnapping of the President premiered, offering audiences a tense political thriller with a unique premise. Based on the novel by Charles Templeton, the film follows a daring plot to abduct the President of the United States during an official visit to Canada...
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On This Day August 15 1980 – Smokey and the Bandit II Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1980 – Smokey and the Bandit II Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1980, Smokey and the Bandit II arrived in theaters, bringing Burt Reynolds back as the charismatic outlaw Bo Darville. This sequel reunited him with Sally Field as Carrie and Jerry Reed as Cledus, delivering another wild ride packed with fast cars, comedic situations, and...
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On This Day August 15 1986 – The Fly Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1986 – The Fly Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1986, The Fly premiered in theaters. Directed by David Cronenberg, this intense science fiction horror film told the disturbing story of scientist Seth Brundle, whose teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong, merging his DNA with that of a common housefly. The film...
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On This Day August 15 1980 – My Bodyguard Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 15 1980 – My Bodyguard Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 15 1980, My Bodyguard premiered in theaters. This heartfelt coming of age drama tells the story of Clifford Peache, a new student at a Chicago high school who quickly becomes the target of a relentless bully. In a desperate attempt to find safety, he approaches Ricky...
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