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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: February 13, 1987 Mannequin Premiered in Theaters in the U.S.

On This Day: February 13, 1987 Mannequin Premiered in Theaters in the U.S.

On this day, February 13, 1987, Mannequin premiered in theaters in the U.S. This romantic comedy starred Andrew McCarthy as a struggling artist who falls in love with a mannequin, played by Kim Cattrall, who magically comes to life. The film blended fantasy, romance, and comedy, delivering a...
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On This Day: February 12, 1982 - Love and Money premiered in theaters

On This Day: February 12, 1982 - Love and Money premiered in theaters

On this day, February 12, 1982, Love and Money premiered in theaters. Directed by James Toback, the film starred Ray Sharkey in a financial and political drama that mixed themes of greed, corruption, and romance. The movie follows a banker who gets entangled in a dangerous scheme involving a...
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On This Day: February 12, 1988- Shoot to Kill Hit Theaters

On This Day: February 12, 1988- Shoot to Kill Hit Theaters

On this day, February 12, 1988, Shoot to Kill hit theaters. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, this intense action thriller starred Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley, Andrew Robinson, and Clancy Brown. The film marked Poitier’s return to the big screen after more than a decade away from...
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On This Day: February 12, 1982 - Making Love Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: February 12, 1982 - Making Love Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 12, 1982, Making Love was released in theaters. Directed by Arthur Hiller, the romantic drama starred Kate Jackson, Harry Hamlin, and Michael Ontkean. The film was groundbreaking for its time, tackling themes of self-discovery, identity, and same-sex relationships in...
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On This Day: February 12, 1982 - The Beast Within Released in Theaters

On This Day: February 12, 1982 - The Beast Within Released in Theaters

On this day, February 12, 1982, The Beast Within was released in theaters. Directed by Philippe Mora, this supernatural horror film starred Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul Clemens, and Don Gordon. Loosely inspired by Edward Levy’s novel of the same name, the film blends elements of body horror...
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On This Day: February 12, 1982 - Missing Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: February 12, 1982 - Missing Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 11, 1982, Missing premiered in theaters. Directed by Costa-Gavras, the political thriller starred Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek in a gripping story based on real events. The film follows a father, played by Jack Lemmon, searching for his missing journalist son in the...
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On This Day: February 12, 1982 - Cannery Row Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: February 12, 1982 - Cannery Row Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 12, 1982, Cannery Row premiered in theaters. Based on the novels Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck, the film starred Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, and Audrey Lindley in a romantic drama set in a rundown waterfront town during the Great Depression. The story...
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On This Day: February 12, 1982 One From the Heart

On This Day: February 12, 1982 One From the Heart

On this day, February 12, 1982, One From the Heart was released in theaters. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this visually striking romantic musical drama starred Frederic Forrest, Teri Garr, Raul Julia, Nastassja Kinski, Lainie Kazan, and Harry Dean Stanton. Known for its elaborate set...
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On This Day: February 12, 1988 - Action Jackson Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: February 12, 1988 - Action Jackson Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 12, 1988, Action Jackson premiered in theaters, bringing explosive action and over-the-top 80s thrills to the big screen. Starring Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, and Sharon Stone, the film became a cult favorite in the action genre. Weathers played Jericho "Action"...
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On This Day: February 12, 1987 - Over the Top Premiered in Los Angeles and New York

On This Day: February 12, 1987 - Over the Top Premiered in Los Angeles and New York

On this day, February 12, 1987, Over the Top, the Sylvester Stallone arm-wrestling drama, premiered in Los Angeles and New York, with a worldwide release the next day. The film followed Lincoln Hawk (Stallone), a struggling trucker who enters the world of professional arm wrestling to reconnect...
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On This Day: February 11, 1981 - Sphinx Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: February 11, 1981 - Sphinx Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 11, 1981, the adventure thriller Sphinx premiered in theaters. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, best known for classics like Planet of the Apes and Patton, the film starred Lesley-Anne Down and Frank Langella in a story filled with mystery, danger, and ancient Egyptian...
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On This Day: February 11, 1981 - My Bloody Valentine Premiered in Theaters

On This Day: February 11, 1981 - My Bloody Valentine Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 11, 1981, the cult classic slasher film My Bloody Valentine premiered in theaters. Directed by George Mihalka, the Canadian horror film starred Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, and Neil Affleck, bringing a gruesome and suspenseful Valentine’s Day massacre to the big screen. With...
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Cousins Premiered in Theaters in 1989

Cousins Premiered in Theaters in 1989

On this day, February 10, 1989, the romantic comedy Cousins premiered in theaters. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film starred Ted Danson, Isabella Rossellini, and Lloyd Bridges in a heartfelt and charming story about love, family, and second chances. A remake of the 1975 French film Cousin...
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Unfaithfully Yours Premiered in Theaters in 1984

Unfaithfully Yours Premiered in Theaters in 1984

On this day, February 10, 1984, the romantic comedy Unfaithfully Yours premiered in theaters. Directed by Howard Zieff, the film starred Dudley Moore, Nastassja Kinski, and Albert Brooks in a lighthearted yet chaotic tale of love, jealousy, and misunderstanding. A remake of the 1948 Preston...
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The Fly II Premiered in Theaters in 1989

The Fly II Premiered in Theaters in 1989

On this day, February 10, 1989, The Fly II premiered in theaters, serving as the sequel to David Cronenberg’s 1986 sci-fi horror classic. Starring Eric Stoltz, the film continued the gruesome and tragic story of genetic mutation and scientific experimentation gone wrong. Taking place after the...
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Tap Premiered in Theaters in 1989

Tap Premiered in Theaters in 1989

On this day, February 10, 1989, the dance drama Tap premiered in theaters, bringing together two of the greatest tap dancers of all time—Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr.. The film blended classic tap dancing with modern storytelling, showcasing the incredible artistry and history of the dance...
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Mischief Premiered in Theaters in 1985

Mischief Premiered in Theaters in 1985

On this day, February 8, 1985, the romantic teen comedy Mischief premiered in theaters. Directed by Mel Damski, the film starred Doug McKeon, Chris Nash, Catherine Mary Stewart, Jami Gertz, and Kelly Preston in a nostalgic coming-of-age story set in the 1950s. The movie follows Jonathan, a shy...
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Heaven Help Us Premiered in Theaters in 1985

Heaven Help Us Premiered in Theaters in 1985

On this day, February 8, 1985, the coming-of-age comedy-drama Heaven Help Us premiered in theaters. Directed by Michael Dinner, the film featured an impressive ensemble cast, including Andrew McCarthy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Kevin Dillon, Malcolm Danare, Patrick Dempsey, Stephen Geoffreys, John...
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Witness Premiered in Theaters in 1985

Witness Premiered in Theaters in 1985

On this day, February 8, 1985, the crime thriller Witness premiered in theaters. Directed by Peter Weir, the film starred Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, and Lukas Haas in a gripping story that blended suspense, romance, and cultural contrast. The film follows John Book, a Philadelphia detective...
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The Last Married Couple in America Premiered in Theaters in 1980

The Last Married Couple in America Premiered in Theaters in 1980

On this day, February 8, 1980, the comedy The Last Married Couple in America premiered in theaters. Directed by Gilbert Cates, the film starred George Segal and Natalie Wood as a happily married couple struggling to maintain their relationship in a world where divorce has become the norm. This...
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