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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: April 13, 1984 - Kidco Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 13, 1984 - Kidco Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 13, 1984, the family comedy Kidco premiered in theaters. Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, the film starred Scott Schwartz, best known for his role in A Christmas Story, alongside Clifton James and Charles Hallahan. Kidco was loosely based on the real life story of a group of...
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On This Day: April 13, 1984 - Iceman Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 13, 1984 - Iceman Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 13, 1984, the sci fi drama Iceman premiered in theaters. Directed by Fred Schepisi, the film starred Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, and Danny Glover in a thought provoking story that explored science, humanity, and ethical responsibility. The film centered around a group of...
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On This Day: April 13, 1984 - Swing Shift Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 13, 1984 - Swing Shift Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 13, 1984, the romantic drama Swing Shift premiered in theaters. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film starred Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell and was set during World War II, focusing on the lives of women who stepped into factory jobs while the men were off at war. Goldie Hawn...
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On This Day: April 13, 1984 - Friday the 13th The Final Chapter Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 13, 1984 - Friday the 13th The Final Chapter Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 13, 1984, Friday the 13th The Final Chapter hit theaters, bringing Jason Voorhees back for what was billed as his last killing spree. Directed by Joseph Zito, the fourth film in the franchise became one of the most successful and memorable entries in the series, even though it...
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On This Day: April 12, 1985 - Cat’s Eye Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 12, 1985 - Cat’s Eye Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 12, 1985, the horror anthology film Cat’s Eye premiered in theaters. Directed by Lewis Teague and written by Stephen King, the film tied together three suspenseful stories with one common thread a wandering stray cat who connects each tale in unexpected ways. Starring Drew...
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On This Day: April 12, 1985 - Ladyhawke Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 12, 1985 - Ladyhawke Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 12, 1985, the fantasy romance adventure Ladyhawke premiered in theaters. Directed by Richard Donner, the film starred Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, and Michelle Pfeiffer in a medieval tale full of magic, curses, and true love. Set in a dark and mystical version of medieval...
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On This Day: April 12, 1985 - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 12, 1985 - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 12, 1985, the teen dance comedy Girls Just Wanna Have Fun premiered in theaters. Directed by Alan Metter, the film starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt in one of the ultimate feel good 80s stories about friendship, rebellion, and chasing your dreams through dance. Sarah...
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On This Day: April 11, 1983 - The 3rd Golden Raspberry Awards Took Aim at the Worst in Film

On This Day: April 11, 1983 - The 3rd Golden Raspberry Awards Took Aim at the Worst in Film

On this day April 11, 1983, the 3rd Golden Raspberry Awards were held at an Oscar night potluck party, continuing the tradition of highlighting the worst that Hollywood had to offer. While the stars gathered for the Academy Awards, the Razzies handed out their own infamous trophies to the year’s...
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On This Day: April 11, 1986 - Off Beat Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 11, 1986 - Off Beat Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 11, 1986, the comedy film Off Beat premiered in theaters, starring Judge Reinhold and Meg Tilly in a lighthearted story about a librarian who gets caught up in a case of mistaken identity. Directed by Michael Dinner, the movie blended romance, action, and goofy charm in true...
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On This Day: April 11, 1986 - Critters Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 11, 1986 - Critters Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 11, 1986, the sci fi horror comedy Critters premiered in theaters, unleashing a gang of razor toothed alien creatures on an unsuspecting small town. Directed by Stephen Herek, the film combined creature feature fun with action, laughs, and plenty of practical effects that made...
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On This Day: April 11, 1986 - Band of the Hand Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 11, 1986 - Band of the Hand Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 11, 1986, the gritty action crime drama Band of the Hand premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, the film followed a group of juvenile delinquents who are given a second chance by a Vietnam veteran who trains them to fight back against Miami’s drug gangs. The...
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On This Day: April 10, 1981 - Knightriders Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 10, 1981 - Knightriders Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 10, 1981, George A. Romero’s offbeat cult classic Knightriders premiered in theaters, offering a completely different ride from the horror films he was known for. Trading zombies for motorcycles and medieval armor, the film followed a traveling Renaissance-style troupe that...
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On This Day: April 10, 1987 - Three for the Road Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 10, 1987 - Three for the Road Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 10, 1987, the teen road trip comedy Three for the Road premiered in theaters. Directed by Bill L. Norton, the film starred Charlie Sheen, Alan Ruck, and Kerri Green in a political and personal coming of age journey packed into a cross country drive. The story followed a young...
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On This Day: April 10, 1987 - The Secret of My Success Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 10, 1987 - The Secret of My Success Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 10, 1987, The Secret of My Success premiered in theaters, starring Michael J. Fox at the peak of his 80s stardom. Directed by Herbert Ross, the comedy followed the fast talking, ambitious Brantley Foster as he leaves his small town life behind to chase a corporate career in New...
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On This Day: April 10, 1981 - Going Ape! Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 10, 1981 - Going Ape! Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 10, 1981, the slapstick comedy Going Ape! premiered in theaters, bringing together a cast led by Tony Danza, Stacey Nelkin, Jessica Walter, and Danny DeVito in one of the more offbeat comedies of the early 80s. The film followed a bizarre premise involving three orangutans and...
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On This Day: April 10, 1981 - Excalibur Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 10, 1981 - Excalibur Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 10, 1981, the epic fantasy film Excalibur premiered in theaters, bringing the legend of King Arthur to life with bold visuals and a darker, more mystical take on the classic tale. Directed by John Boorman, the film stood out for its rich atmosphere, Shakespearean tone, and...
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On This Day: April 10, 1981 - Nighthawks Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 10, 1981 - Nighthawks Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 10, 1981, the gritty action thriller Nighthawks premiered in theaters, starring Sylvester Stallone and Billy Dee Williams as two New York City cops drawn into an international terrorist case. The film combined urban crime drama with international espionage, giving audiences a...
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On This Day: April 9, 1984 - Terms of Endearment Won Best Picture at the 56th Academy Awards

On This Day: April 9, 1984 - Terms of Endearment Won Best Picture at the 56th Academy Awards

On this day April 9, 1984, the 56th Academy Awards took place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, with Johnny Carson hosting the ceremony on ABC. The big winner of the night was Terms of Endearment, which took home the Oscar for Best Picture. The film also won awards for Best...
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On This Day: April 8, 1988 - Bad Dreams Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 8, 1988 - Bad Dreams Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 8, 1988, the psychological horror film Bad Dreams premiered in theaters, adding a chilling new entry to the decade’s wave of mind bending thrillers. Directed by Andrew Fleming, the movie starred Jennifer Rubin, Bruce Abbott, E. G. Daily, Harris Yulin, and Richard Lynch in a...
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On This Day: April 8, 1988 - 18 Again Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: April 8, 1988 - 18 Again Premiered in Theaters

On this day April 8, 1988, the body swap comedy 18 Again premiered in theaters, starring legendary entertainer George Burns alongside Charlie Schlatter. The film followed a familiar but fun 80s concept what happens when an old man suddenly finds himself in the body of a teenager? George Burns...
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