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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 July 30 1982 – The Last American Virgin Premiered in Theaters

On This Day July 30 1982 – The Last American Virgin Premiered in Theaters

On this day July 30 1982, The Last American Virgin premiered in theaters and stood apart from its teen comedy peers with an unexpectedly raw and emotional conclusion. Loosely based on the Israeli film Lemon Popsicle, this American remake followed three high school friends navigating love, lust...
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On This Day July 30 1982 – Night Shift Premiered in Theaters

On This Day July 30 1982 – Night Shift Premiered in Theaters

On this day July 30 1982, Night Shift premiered in theaters and marked the arrival of Ron Howard as a promising comedy director. The film starred Henry Winkler and introduced audiences to a then rising Michael Keaton in a breakout performance that set the stage for his future leading man...
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On This Day July 29 1983 – National Lampoons Vacation Premiered In Theaters

On This Day July 29 1983 – National Lampoons Vacation Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 29 1983, National Lampoons Vacation premiered in theaters and introduced audiences to one of the most iconic family road trips of the decade. Directed by Harold Ramis and written by John Hughes, the film followed the Griswold family as they set out on a wild journey across the...
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On This Day July 29 1988 – The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Premiered in Theaters

On This Day July 29 1988 – The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Premiered in Theaters

On this day July 29 1988, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking premiered in theaters bringing the iconic red haired heroine to a new generation. Based on the beloved stories by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, this family fantasy film reintroduced Pippi as the imaginative, fiercely...
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On This Day July 29 1988 – Monkey Shines Premiered in Theaters

On This Day July 29 1988 – Monkey Shines Premiered in Theaters

On this day July 29 1988, Monkey Shines premiered in theaters delivering a tense and unsettling psychological thriller with a sci fi twist. Directed by George A Romero, the film tells the story of Allan Mann, a gifted athlete who becomes quadriplegic after a tragic accident and is given a...
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On This Day July 29 1988 – Cocktail Premiered in Theaters

On This Day July 29 1988 – Cocktail Premiered in Theaters

On this day July 29 1988, Cocktail premiered in theaters and gave audiences a glossy, high energy look into the world of bartending and nightlife. Tom Cruise starred as Brian Flanagan, a sharp talking New Yorker who takes a job slinging drinks while chasing business success and personal meaning...
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On This Day July 29 1983 – Krull Premiered in Theaters

On This Day July 29 1983 – Krull Premiered in Theaters

On this day July 29 1983, Krull premiered in theaters blending science fiction, fantasy, and swashbuckling adventure into one of the most visually ambitious films of the decade. Set on a distant planet under siege by a dark beast and his army of slayers, the film follows Prince Colwyn’s quest to...
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On This Day July 29 1983 – Private School Premiered in Theaters

On This Day July 29 1983 – Private School Premiered in Theaters

On this day July 29 1983, Private School premiered in theaters offering a cheeky take on teenage romance and high school antics. Starring Phoebe Cates and Matthew Modine, the film delivered a familiar mix of mischievous pranks, coming of age tension, and steamy situations set within the halls of...
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On This Day July 29 1983 – National Lampoon’s Vacation Premiered in Theaters

On This Day July 29 1983 – National Lampoon’s Vacation Premiered in Theaters

On this day July 29 1983, National Lampoon’s Vacation premiered in theaters and kicked off one of the most beloved comedy franchises of the decade. The film follows the hilarious misadventures of the Griswold family as they embark on a cross country trip to the fictional Walley World theme park...
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On This Day July 28 1989 – Babar The Movie Premiered In Theaters

On This Day July 28 1989 – Babar The Movie Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 28 1989, Babar The Movie premiered in theaters delivering a gentle animated adventure based on the beloved Babar books. The film follows King Babar recounting how, as a young elephant, he saved his homeland from the threat of invading rhinos led by Rataxes. The story is set in...
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On This Day July 28 1989 – Friday The 13th Part VIII Jason Takes Manhattan Premiered In Theaters

On This Day July 28 1989 – Friday The 13th Part VIII Jason Takes Manhattan Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 28 1989, Friday The 13th Part VIII Jason Takes Manhattan premiered in theaters offering a bold twist in the long running slasher franchise by moving the action from Camp Crystal Lake to the streets of New York City. Fans watched Jason Voorhees stalk his victims aboard a cruise...
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On This Day July 28 1989 – Turner And Hooch Premiered In Theaters

On This Day July 28 1989 – Turner And Hooch Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 28 1989, Turner And Hooch premiered in theaters delivering a unique blend of comedy and heartfelt crime investigation. The film stars Tom Hanks as detective Scott Turner who unexpectedly finds himself partnered with Hooch, a large unruly dog that becomes both a nuisance and a...
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On This Day July 28 1982 – An Officer And A Gentleman Premiered In Theaters

On This Day July 28 1982 – An Officer And A Gentleman Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 28 1982, An Officer And A Gentleman premiered in theaters introducing audiences to a powerful romantic drama centered on Navy aviation officer trainees. The film follows Richard Gere as the determined Zack Mayo and Louis Gossett Jr as his demanding drill instructor Sgt Emil...
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Title: On This Day July 27 1984 – Meatballs Part II Premiered In Theaters

Title: On This Day July 27 1984 – Meatballs Part II Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 27 1984, Meatballs Part II premiered in theaters bringing a fresh batch of summer camp chaos with new counselors, quirky campers, and zany pranks. The film starred Richard Mulligan as the camp director, joined by Paul Reiser and Ruth Buzzi who added comic timing and charm to the...
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On This Day July 27 1984 – Purple Rain Premiered In Theaters

On This Day July 27 1984 – Purple Rain Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 27 1984, Purple Rain premiered in theaters showcasing Prince as a passionate musician navigating the Minneapolis music scene. The film blends electrifying concert sequences with a coming of age drama centered on The Kid as he contends with family tensions, love, and creative...
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Title: On This Day July 26 1987 – Straight To Hell Premiered In Theaters

Title: On This Day July 26 1987 – Straight To Hell Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 26 1987, Straight To Hell premiered in theaters offering a cult‑classic mashup of Western, punk rock, and dark comedy. Directed by Alex Cox, the film stars Joe Strummer, Elvis Costello, Grace Jones, and Courtney Love in a bizarre tale of embittered outlaws, corrupt sheriffs, and...
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Title: On This Day July 26 1985 – Pale Rider Premiered In Theaters

Title: On This Day July 26 1985 – Pale Rider Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 26 1985, Pale Rider premiered in theaters delivering a revival of the classic Western under the direction of Clint Eastwood who also stars as his iconic Man With No Name figure now known simply as The Preacher. The film takes place in a small gold mining town under siege by a...
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Title: On This Day July 26 1981 – Dragonslayer Premiered In Theaters

Title: On This Day July 26 1981 – Dragonslayer Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 26 1981, Dragonslayer premiered in theaters offering a groundbreaking take on heroic fantasy brought to life with cutting edge special effects for its time. Directed by Matthew Robbins and produced by Disney the film follows a young sorcerer in training and a battle hardened...
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Title: On This Day July 26 1981 – The Great Muppet Caper Premiered In Theaters

Title: On This Day July 26 1981 – The Great Muppet Caper Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 26 1981, The Great Muppet Caper premiered in theaters bringing the beloved Muppet characters to the big screen in a full comedy caper. Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz the film features Kermit Fozzie Miss Piggy Gonzo and the Muppets traveling to London to solve a jewel heist...
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Title: On This Day July 26 1987 – Dragnet Premiered In Theaters

Title: On This Day July 26 1987 – Dragnet Premiered In Theaters

On this day July 26 1987, Dragnet premiered in theaters, reviving one of television’s most famous police procedurals for a new generation. Starring Dan Aykroyd as the no-nonsense Sgt. Joe Friday and Tom Hanks as the laid-back Pep Streebek, the film took the core structure of the original Dragnet...
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