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  1. On This Day December 18 1987 – Moonstruck Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – Moonstruck Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 Moonstruck premiered in theaters and delivered a warm romantic comedy about love, family, and the unexpected sparks that can change a person’s life. The film followed a woman preparing for a practical marriage who suddenly finds herself drawn to her fiancé’s...
  2. On This Day December 18 1987 – Overboard Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – Overboard Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 Overboard premiered in theaters and delivered a charming romantic comedy about a spoiled heiress who loses her memory and is taken in by a frustrated carpenter seeking a bit of payback. The film followed their chaotic and often funny journey as misunderstandings...
  3. On This Day December 18 1987 – Eddie Murphy Raw Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – Eddie Murphy Raw Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 Eddie Murphy Raw premiered in theaters and delivered a bold stand up comedy film showcasing Eddie Murphy at the height of his energy, confidence, and cultural impact. The performance featured sharp observations, rapid fire storytelling, and charismatic stage presence...
  4. On This Day December 18 1981 – Sharkys Machine Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1981 – Sharkys Machine Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1981 Sharkys Machine premiered in theaters and delivered a gritty crime thriller centered on a narcotics officer who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of corruption, power, and organized crime. The film followed his attempt to uncover the truth while assembling a tight...
  5. On This Day December 18 1987 – September Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – September Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 September premiered in theaters and offered an intimate drama focused on a group of individuals whose personal struggles and emotional histories come to the surface during a quiet visit to a country home. The film followed their conversations, conflicts, and...
  6. On This Day December 18 1981 – Neighbors Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1981 – Neighbors Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1981 Neighbors premiered in theaters and delivered a dark comedy about a quiet suburban couple whose lives are turned upside down when a bizarre and unpredictable pair moves in next door. The film followed the escalating chaos as ordinary routines were disrupted by...
  7. On This Day December 18 1981 – Ghost Story Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1981 – Ghost Story Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1981 Ghost Story premiered in theaters and brought a chilling tale of past secrets returning to haunt a group of lifelong friends. The film followed the members of a distinguished club as they faced terrifying events tied to a tragedy they concealed decades earlier. Its...
  8. On This Day December 18 1987 – Leonard Part 6 Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – Leonard Part 6 Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 Leonard Part 6 premiered in theaters and delivered a comedic spy adventure built around an eccentric and exaggerated take on secret agent storytelling. The film followed a retired operative who returned to action to stop a bizarre plot involving mind control and...
  9. On This Day December 18 1981 – Absence of Malice Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1981 – Absence of Malice Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1981 Absence of Malice premiered in theaters and presented a gripping drama about the conflict between journalism and personal responsibility. The film followed a reporter whose story about an innocent man sparks public scrutiny, legal trouble, and emotional fallout as...
  10. On This Day December 18 1985 – The Color Purple Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1985 – The Color Purple Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1985 The Color Purple premiered in theaters and delivered a deeply moving drama about a young woman’s lifelong struggle to find strength, identity, and hope while facing years of hardship. The film followed her emotional journey through family conflict, personal growth...
  11. On This Day December 18 1987 – Ironweed Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – Ironweed Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 Ironweed premiered in theaters and delivered a somber character driven drama about two drifters struggling with loss, guilt, and the weight of their pasts. The film followed their difficult journey through hardship as they confronted painful memories while searching...
  12. On This Day December 18 1985 – Out of Africa Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1985 – Out of Africa Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1985 Out of Africa premiered in theaters and delivered an expansive romantic drama set against the sweeping landscapes of Kenya during the early twentieth century. The film followed a woman who built a new life far from home while navigating love, loss, and the challenges...
  13. On This Day December 18 1987 – The Dead Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – The Dead Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 The Dead premiered in theaters and presented a reflective drama centered on family, memory, and the quiet emotions that shape human connection. The film followed a gathering during a holiday celebration where stories, music, and shared history brought long buried...
  14. On This Day December 18 1987 – Batteries Not Included Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – Batteries Not Included Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 Batteries Not Included premiered in theaters and delivered a heartwarming sci fi fantasy about a group of residents in a small apartment building whose lives change when tiny mechanical creatures from space arrive to help them in their time of need. The film blended...
  15. On This Day December 18 1981 – Taps Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1981 – Taps Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1981 Taps premiered in theaters and told a powerful story about a group of cadets who take control of their military academy after learning it is set to be closed. Their decision leads to rising tension, internal conflict, and a dangerous standoff as the young men...
  16. On This Day December 17 1982 – The Dark Crystal Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – The Dark Crystal Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 The Dark Crystal premiered in theaters and introduced audiences to a richly imagined fantasy world brought to life through groundbreaking puppetry and detailed practical effects. The film followed a young hero on a quest to restore balance by healing the powerful...
  17. On This Day December 17 1982 – The Year of Living Dangerously Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – The Year of Living Dangerously Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 The Year of Living Dangerously premiered in theaters and presented a gripping political drama set in Indonesia during a period of rising tension and unrest. The film followed a foreign correspondent navigating danger, complex alliances, and moral challenges as he...
  18. On This Day December 17 1982 – Best Friends Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – Best Friends Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 Best Friends premiered in theaters and presented a romantic comedy about a successful Hollywood writing duo whose comfortable partnership becomes complicated when they decide to get married. The story followed the couple as they navigated the realities of blending...
  19. On This Day December 17 1982 – Six Weeks Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – Six Weeks Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 Six Weeks premiered in theaters and delivered an emotional drama about a young girl battling illness and the unexpected bond that forms between her, her mother, and a compassionate politician. The film followed their heartfelt journey as they shared meaningful...
  20. On This Day December 17 1982 – Tootsie Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – Tootsie Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 Tootsie premiered in theaters and delivered a sharp comedy about a talented but difficult actor who reinvented himself under a new identity to land a role on a popular soap opera. The film blended humor, social observation, and heartfelt character moments as the lead...
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