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  1. The 80s Teen Rebellion: How Youth Culture Broke the Rules

    The 80s Teen Rebellion: How Youth Culture Broke the Rules

    A New Generation Takes the Stage The 1980s belonged to the young. It was a decade when teenagers stopped being background characters in the culture and became its heartbeat. Everything from music to movies to fashion carried their mark. The postwar calm of their parents’ world was gone...
  2. On This Day November 3, 1989 – The Phantom Of The Opera Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 3, 1989 – The Phantom Of The Opera Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 3, 1989, The Phantom Of The Opera premiered in theaters, bringing a new horror twist to the classic tale of obsession, music, and mystery. Starring Robert Englund, best known for portraying Freddy Krueger, the film reimagined Gaston Leroux’s timeless story through the lens...
  3. On This Day November 3, 1989 – Second Sight Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 3, 1989 – Second Sight Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 3, 1989, the comedy film Second Sight premiered in theaters, offering a fun mix of detective mystery and psychic humor. The movie followed a private investigator who teams up with a psychic whose unpredictable visions often create more chaos than clarity. Starring John...
  4. On This Day November 2, 1984 – The Killing Fields Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 2, 1984 – The Killing Fields Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 2, 1984, the powerful historical drama The Killing Fields premiered in theaters, telling the true story of friendship and survival during the brutal Cambodian genocide. Directed by Roland Joffé, the film followed journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian colleague Dith...
  5. On This Day November 1, 1985 – A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddys Revenge Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 1, 1985 – A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddys Revenge Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 1, 1985, A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddys Revenge premiered in theaters, bringing the terrifying dream stalker Freddy Krueger back to the big screen. The sequel followed a new teenager named Jesse who becomes haunted and possessed by Freddy, continuing the chilling...
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  6. On This Day November 1, 1985 – To Live And Die In L.A. Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 1, 1985 – To Live And Die In L.A. Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 1, 1985, the crime thriller To Live And Die In L.A. premiered in theaters, delivering a stylish and gritty look at the dangerous world of counterfeit money and obsession. Directed by William Friedkin, the film followed a Secret Service agent who becomes consumed by revenge...
  7. On This Day November 1, 1985 – Death Wish 3 Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 1, 1985 – Death Wish 3 Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 1, 1985, Death Wish 3 premiered in theaters, bringing Charles Bronson back as vigilante Paul Kersey in one of the most action packed and explosive entries of the series. The film followed Kersey as he returned to New York City to help an old friend and found himself once...
  8. On This Day October 31, 1980 – The Awakening Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 31, 1980 – The Awakening Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 31, 1980, the horror film The Awakening premiered in theaters, bringing ancient Egyptian curses and supernatural terror to the big screen. Loosely inspired by the novel The Jewel Of The Seven Stars by Bram Stoker, the film told the story of an archaeologist whose discovery of...
  9. On This Day October 31, 1980 – Touched By Love Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 31, 1980 – Touched By Love Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 31, 1980, the heartfelt drama Touched By Love premiered in theaters. The film told the story of a young therapist who inspires a connection between a disabled girl and her idol, Elvis Presley, through a series of letters. Based on true events, the movie offered an emotional...
  10. On This Day October 31, 1986 – Lets Get Harry Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 31, 1986 – Lets Get Harry Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 31, 1986, the action adventure film Lets Get Harry premiered in theaters. The movie followed a group of small town friends who set out on a dangerous rescue mission after one of their own is kidnapped by drug traffickers in South America. Their determination and loyalty drove...
  11. On This Day October 30, 1981 – Halloween II Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 30, 1981 – Halloween II Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 30, 1981, Halloween II premiered in theaters, continuing the terrifying story that began with the original Halloween. The film picked up immediately after the events of the first movie, as Laurie Strode was rushed to the hospital and Michael Myers continued his relentless...
  12. On This Day October 30, 1981 – Looker Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 30, 1981 – Looker Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 30, 1981, the techno thriller Looker premiered in theaters, blending suspense, science fiction, and early commentary on digital manipulation and media obsession. The story followed a plastic surgeon who becomes involved in a dangerous conspiracy involving powerful...
  13. On This Day October 29, 1988 – Moonwalker Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 29, 1988 – Moonwalker Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 29, 1988, Moonwalker premiered in theaters, giving audiences a unique and imaginative film experience starring Michael Jackson at the height of his global popularity. The movie blended music videos, fantasy storytelling, and cutting edge visual effects to create a showcase of...
  14. On This Day October 29, 1982 – Class Reunion Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 29, 1982 – Class Reunion Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 29, 1982, the comedy film Class Reunion premiered in theaters, bringing a wild and outrageous twist to the high school reunion theme. Produced by National Lampoon, the movie followed former classmates reuniting years later for a night of chaos, pranks, and unexpected danger...
  15. On This Day October 29, 1982 – Q (The Winged Serpent) Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 29, 1982 – Q (The Winged Serpent) Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 29, 1982, the creature feature Q also known as The Winged Serpent premiered in theaters, bringing a unique blend of horror, fantasy, and gritty New York City atmosphere to the big screen. Also known as Q The Winged Serpent, the film followed a series of strange and violent...
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  16. On This Day October 28, 1988 – Feds Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 28, 1988 – Feds Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 28, 1988, the comedy film Feds premiered in theaters, bringing a fun and spirited take on law enforcement training to the big screen. The movie followed two women who enroll at an FBI academy and must overcome challenges, stereotypes, and intense competition to prove that...
  17. On This Day October 28, 1988 – David Aired On ABC

    On This Day October 28, 1988 – David Aired On ABC

    On this day October 28, 1988, the made for TV movie David aired on ABC, delivering a powerful and emotional story based on true events. The film followed the tragic case of David Rothenberg, a young boy who survived after being set on fire by his father, and his difficult journey toward recovery...
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    80s Guilty Pleasure Movie

    We all have that one 80s movie we enjoy no matter what anyone says. What is yours and why do you keep watching it?
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    Best Buddy Movie of the 80s

    Some 80s movies had characters who worked so well together that they became favorites. Which buddy movie do you think is the best? I’m going with Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Steve Martin and John Candy were great together. They had amazing chemistry.
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  20. Pete

    Favorite Animated Movie from the 80s

    What's your favorite 80s animated movie? For me it's the film Fire and Ice.
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    • 80s movies animation childhood favorites family movies nostalgia
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