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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 11 1989 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 11 1989 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 11 1989, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child premiered in theaters nationwide. As the fifth entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, the film brought back Alice Johnson and introduced a darker chapter where Freddy Krueger returned by invading the dreams of her...
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On This Day August 10 1988 – Clean and Sober Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 10 1988 – Clean and Sober Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 10 1988, Clean and Sober premiered in theaters. This powerful drama marked a turning point in Michael Keaton’s career, showcasing his range in a serious role after a string of comedies. He portrayed Daryl Poynter, a successful but self-destructive real estate agent whose life...
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On This Day August 10 1984 – Cloak and Dagger Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 10 1984 – Cloak and Dagger Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 10 1984, Cloak and Dagger premiered in theaters. A unique blend of espionage thriller and family adventure, the film starred Henry Thomas fresh off his breakout role in E.T., alongside Dabney Coleman in dual roles. The story follows a young boy obsessed with video games who...
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On This Day August 10 1980 – Why Would I Lie? Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 10 1980 – Why Would I Lie? Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 10 1980, Why Would I Lie? premiered in theaters. This lesser known drama featured Treat Williams as a compassionate social worker trying to adopt a young boy who has been passed through the foster care system. While the film did not receive major commercial attention, it...
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On This Day August 10 1984 – Red Dawn Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 10 1984 – Red Dawn Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 10 1984, Red Dawn premiered in theaters across the United States, delivering a bold and intense portrayal of Cold War conflict brought to American soil. Directed by John Milius, the film followed a group of high school students who transform into resistance fighters after...
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On This Day August 9 1985 – Pray for Death Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 9 1985 – Pray for Death Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 9 1985, Pray for Death premiered in theaters, bringing martial arts action to American audiences with a gritty revenge tale led by Japanese superstar Sho Kosugi. Known for his ninja roles earlier in the decade, Kosugi continued to fuel the ninja craze with a story packed with...
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On This Day August 9 1985 – Summer Rental Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 9 1985 – Summer Rental Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 9 1985, Summer Rental premiered in theaters, bringing John Candy to the big screen in one of his most relatable and heartfelt comedic roles. Directed by Carl Reiner, the film followed an overworked air traffic controller who takes his family on a much needed beach vacation...
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On This Day August 9 1985 – My Science Project Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 9 1985 – My Science Project Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 9 1985, My Science Project premiered in theaters. This teen sci fi comedy followed in the footsteps of other 80s genre mashups, mixing high school antics with science fiction mayhem. Directed by Jonathan R Betuel, the film delivered a time bending adventure driven by teenage...
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On This Day August 9 1989 – The Abyss Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 9 1989 – The Abyss Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 9 1989, The Abyss premiered in theaters, bringing audiences one of the most visually daring science fiction films of the decade. Directed by James Cameron, the movie explored deep sea tension, human endurance, and a mysterious intelligence lurking beneath the ocean. The story...
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On This Day August 9 1985 – Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Premiered in Theaters

On This Day August 9 1985 – Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Premiered in Theaters

On this day August 9 1985, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure premiered in theaters, launching the eccentric and unforgettable big screen debut of Paul Reubens’ beloved man child character, Pee-Wee Herman. Directed by Tim Burton in his feature film debut, the movie was a colorful mix of offbeat humor...
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On This Day August 8 1986 – Shes Gotta Have It Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 8 1986 – Shes Gotta Have It Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 8 1986, Shes Gotta Have It premiered in theaters, marking the debut of director Spike Lee and introducing a bold new voice in American independent cinema. Made on a shoestring budget and filmed in just twelve days, the movie broke ground with its unique style, confident...
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On This Day August 8 1986 – The Transformers The Movie Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 8 1986 – The Transformers The Movie Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 8 1986, The Transformers The Movie premiered in theaters and took fans of the animated series on a bold and dramatic journey far beyond the TV screen. Produced by Hasbro and Sunbow Productions, the film served as a bridge between the second and third seasons of the popular...
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On This Day August 8 1986 – One Crazy Summer Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 8 1986 – One Crazy Summer Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 8 1986, One Crazy Summer premiered in theaters, delivering a quirky romantic comedy that embraced the offbeat charm of mid 80s teen cinema. Directed by Savage Steve Holland, the film starred John Cusack as Hoops McCann, an aspiring cartoonist who spends the summer on Nantucket...
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On This Day August 8 1986 – Stand By Me Premiered In Limited Theaters

On This Day August 8 1986 – Stand By Me Premiered In Limited Theaters

On this day August 8 1986, Stand By Me premiered in limited theaters, bringing one of the most emotional coming of age stories of the decade to the big screen. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on the novella The Body by Stephen King, the film delivered a moving and timeless tale about childhood...
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On This Day August 8 1981 – Hell Night Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 8 1981 – Hell Night Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 8 1981, Hell Night premiered in theaters, delivering a chilling blend of gothic horror and early 80s slasher suspense. Starring Linda Blair, the film quickly became a cult favorite among horror fans and offered a unique twist on the haunted house trope. Set during a college...
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On This Day August 8 1980 – The Fiendish Plot of Dr Fu Manchu Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 8 1980 – The Fiendish Plot of Dr Fu Manchu Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 8 1980, The Fiendish Plot of Dr Fu Manchu premiered in theaters. This comedy marked the final film appearance of the legendary Peter Sellers, who took on the dual roles of both the notorious criminal mastermind Dr Fu Manchu and his long time nemesis, Inspector Nayland Smith...
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On This Day August 8 1980 – Xanadu Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 8 1980 – Xanadu Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 8 1980, Xanadu premiered in theaters, blending fantasy, romance, roller disco, and music into one of the most unique film experiences of the decade. Starring Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, and Michael Beck, the film told a story that merged 1940s charm with 1980s style and...
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On This Day August 7 1987 – The Care Bears Adventure In Wonderland Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 7 1987 – The Care Bears Adventure In Wonderland Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 7 1987, The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland premiered in theaters, marking the third and final theatrical film in the original Care Bears movie trilogy. Produced by Nelvana and distributed by Cineplex Odeon Films, this animated feature combined the beloved Care Bears with...
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On This Day August 7 1987 – Nadine Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 7 1987 – Nadine Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 7 1987, Nadine premiered in theaters, reuniting Kim Basinger and Jeff Bridges in a light crime comedy set in 1950s Texas. Directed by Robert Benton, the film delivered a mix of romance, suspense, and small town scheming as a separated couple got pulled into a dangerous plot...
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On This Day August 7 1987 – Masters Of The Universe Premiered In Theaters

On This Day August 7 1987 – Masters Of The Universe Premiered In Theaters

On this day August 7 1987, Masters of the Universe premiered in theaters, bringing He Man and his battle against Skeletor to the big screen in a live action adaptation of the popular toy line and animated series. Starring Dolph Lundgren as He Man and Frank Langella as a menacing Skeletor, the...
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