On this day August 5 1988, Vibes premiered in theaters, offering a quirky mix of adventure, comedy, and the supernatural. Starring Cyndi Lauper in her feature film debut alongside Jeff Goldblum, the movie followed two psychics on a wild journey through the mountains of Ecuador in search of a mysterious hidden power.
Directed by Ken Kwapis, Vibes blended lighthearted humor with a treasure hunt style plot filled with psychic visions, shady characters, and an ancient secret buried deep in the Andes. Lauper played a spirited psychic with a strong connection to the other side, while Goldblum portrayed a researcher with his own extrasensory gifts. Their unlikely chemistry gave the film a playful energy, even as the plot veered into strange territory.
Though it struggled at the box office and received mixed reviews, Vibes developed a small cult following thanks to its offbeat charm, vibrant 1980s flair, and Cyndi Lauper’s charismatic performance. It remains a curious and colorful entry in the era’s long list of genre bending comedies.
80s insight: Vibes was part of a late 1980s trend of mixing supernatural elements with comedy and adventure, following the success of films like Ghostbusters and Romancing the Stone.
Directed by Ken Kwapis, Vibes blended lighthearted humor with a treasure hunt style plot filled with psychic visions, shady characters, and an ancient secret buried deep in the Andes. Lauper played a spirited psychic with a strong connection to the other side, while Goldblum portrayed a researcher with his own extrasensory gifts. Their unlikely chemistry gave the film a playful energy, even as the plot veered into strange territory.
Though it struggled at the box office and received mixed reviews, Vibes developed a small cult following thanks to its offbeat charm, vibrant 1980s flair, and Cyndi Lauper’s charismatic performance. It remains a curious and colorful entry in the era’s long list of genre bending comedies.
80s insight: Vibes was part of a late 1980s trend of mixing supernatural elements with comedy and adventure, following the success of films like Ghostbusters and Romancing the Stone.
