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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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Hero at Large Premiered in Theaters in 1980

Hero at Large Premiered in Theaters in 1980

On this day, February 8, 1980, the superhero-themed comedy Hero at Large premiered in theaters. Starring John Ritter, Anne Archer, and Kevin Bacon, the film put a comedic twist on the idea of an ordinary man becoming a real-life hero. John Ritter played Steve Nichols, a struggling actor hired...
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Midnight Madness Premiered in Theaters in 1980

Midnight Madness Premiered in Theaters in 1980

On this day, February 8, 1980, the comedy-adventure film Midnight Madness premiered in theaters. This cult classic followed five teams of college students competing in an all-night citywide scavenger hunt, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic misadventures. The film starred David...
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F/X Premiered in Theaters in 1986

F/X Premiered in Theaters in 1986

On this day, February 7, 1986, the action-thriller F/X premiered in theaters. Directed by Robert Mandel, the film combined suspense, crime, and special effects trickery into a unique and gripping story that became a cult favorite among 80s action fans. Starring Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane...
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Hannah and Her Sisters Premiered in Theaters in 1986

Hannah and Her Sisters Premiered in Theaters in 1986

On this day, February 7, 1986, Woody Allen's critically acclaimed film Hannah and Her Sisters premiered in theaters. This ensemble drama-comedy explored the intertwined lives, relationships, and struggles of three sisters over the course of two years in New York City. The film blended humor...
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Light of Day Premiered in Theaters in 1987

Light of Day Premiered in Theaters in 1987

On this day, February 6, 1987, Light of Day premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Schrader, the film starred Michael J. Fox and rock singer Joan Jett as struggling musicians trying to make it in the Midwest rock scene while dealing with family conflicts. The cast also included Gena Rowlands...
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From the Hip Premiered in Theaters in 1987

From the Hip Premiered in Theaters in 1987

On this day, February 6, 1987, the courtroom dramedy From the Hip premiered in theaters. Directed by Bob Clark, the film starred Judd Nelson as an ambitious young lawyer who uses unorthodox methods to climb the ranks in his firm. What starts as a comedic take on the legal system takes a darker...
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Black Widow Premiered in Theaters in 1987

Black Widow Premiered in Theaters in 1987

On this day, February 6, 1987, the psychological thriller Black Widow premiered in theaters. Directed by Bob Rafelson, the film starred Debra Winger as a determined federal investigator tracking down a mysterious woman, played by Theresa Russell, who has a habit of marrying wealthy men before...
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being Premiered in Theaters in 1988

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Premiered in Theaters in 1988

On this day, February 5, 1988, The Unbearable Lightness of Being premiered in theaters. Directed by Philip Kaufman, the film starred Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, and Lena Olin in a romantic drama set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia. Based on the novel by...
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Personal Best Premiered in Theaters in 1982

Personal Best Premiered in Theaters in 1982

On this day, February 5, 1982, Personal Best premiered in theaters. Directed by Robert Towne, the film starred Mariel Hemingway, Scott Glenn, Kenny Moore, and Patrice Donnelly in a groundbreaking sports drama. Personal Best follows the story of a young track and field athlete (Mariel Hemingway)...
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She’s Having a Baby Premiered in Theaters in 1988

She’s Having a Baby Premiered in Theaters in 1988

On this day, February 5, 1988, She’s Having a Baby premiered in theaters. Directed by John Hughes, the film starred Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern in a heartfelt dramedy about the struggles of marriage and impending parenthood. Unlike many of Hughes’ earlier teen-focused hits like The...
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Night Crossing Premiered in Theaters in 1982

Night Crossing Premiered in Theaters in 1982

On this day, February 5, 1982, Night Crossing premiered in theaters. Directed by Delbert Mann, the film starred John Hurt, Jane Alexander, and Beau Bridges in a gripping Cold War-era true story. The film tells the real-life story of two families in East Germany who, in 1979, successfully...
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Butterfly Premiered in Theaters in 1982

Butterfly Premiered in Theaters in 1982

In February 1982, the controversial drama Butterfly premiered in theaters. Directed by Matt Cimber, the film starred Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Lois Nettleton, Ed McMahon, James Franciscus, Edward Albert, and Orson Welles. Butterfly was loosely based on the 1947 novel by James M. Cain and...
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Videodrome Premiered in Theaters

Videodrome Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 4, 1983, David Cronenberg’s sci-fi horror film Videodrome premiered in theaters. Starring James Woods, Sonja Smits, and Debbie Harry (of Blondie), the film blended psychological horror with surreal, body-horror elements, making it one of the most unique and disturbing films...
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Without a Trace Premiered in Theaters

Without a Trace Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 4, 1983, the mystery drama Without a Trace premiered in theaters. Directed by Stanley R. Jaffe, the film starred Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, and Stockard Channing. The film tells the heartbreaking story of a mother whose six-year-old son goes missing, leading...
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The Entity Premiered in Theaters

The Entity Premiered in Theaters

On this day, February 4, 1983, the supernatural horror film The Entity premiered in theaters. Directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Barbara Hershey, the film was based on the real-life paranormal experiences of Doris Bither, a woman who claimed to have been tormented by an unseen force...
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Wicked Stepmother Premiered in Theaters in 1989

Wicked Stepmother Premiered in Theaters in 1989

On this day, February 3, 1989, the dark comedy Wicked Stepmother premiered in theaters. Directed by Larry Cohen, the film starred Bette Davis and Barbara Carrera in a bizarre supernatural tale about a witchy stepmother who wreaks havoc on her new family. The film is mostly remembered for its...
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Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects Premiered in Theaters in 1989

Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects Premiered in Theaters in 1989

On this day, February 3, 1989, the crime thriller Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects premiered in theaters. Directed by J. Lee Thompson, the film starred Charles Bronson as a hardened LAPD vice cop taking on a disturbing case involving human trafficking and organized crime. Known for its intense...
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Who’s Harry Crumb? Premiered in Theaters in 1989

Who’s Harry Crumb? Premiered in Theaters in 1989

On this day, February 3, 1989, the comedy Who’s Harry Crumb? premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Flaherty, the film starred John Candy as the bumbling yet well-intentioned private investigator Harry Crumb, who is determined to solve a high-profile kidnapping case despite his complete...
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Her Alibi Premieres in Theaters in 1989

Her Alibi Premieres in Theaters in 1989

On this day, February 3, 1989, the romantic comedy Her Alibi premiered in theaters. Directed by Bruce Beresford, the film starred Tom Selleck as a mystery novelist who finds himself caught in a real-life crime when he falls for a beautiful woman accused of murder, played by Paulina Porizkova...
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Reckless Premieres in Theaters in 1984

Reckless Premieres in Theaters in 1984

On this day, February 3, 1984, the romantic drama Reckless premiered in theaters. Directed by James Foley, the film starred Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah in a rebellious love story set against the backdrop of a blue-collar steel town. Often compared to Rebel Without a Cause, Reckless follows the...
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