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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 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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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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