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  1. On This Day October 14 1984 - Stop Making Sense Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1984 - Stop Making Sense Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 14 1984, the concert film Stop Making Sense premiered in theaters, showcasing Talking Heads at the height of their creative power. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film captured the band’s live performance with a groundbreaking approach that emphasized rhythm, movement, and...
  2. On This Day October 18 1985 - Re Animator Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 18 1985 - Re Animator Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 18 1985, the cult horror classic Re Animator premiered in theaters, shocking audiences with its outrageous blend of gore, dark comedy, and mad science. Directed by Stuart Gordon and inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s story, the film followed medical student Herbert West, who...
  3. On This Day October 17 1986 - The Color of Money Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 17 1986 - The Color of Money Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 17 1986, The Color of Money premiered in theaters, serving as a long-awaited sequel to the 1961 classic The Hustler. The film followed pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson, now older and wiser, as he took a young and ambitious player named Vincent under his wing. The movie...
  4. On This Day October 16 1987 - Hello Mary Lou Prom Night II Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 16 1987 - Hello Mary Lou Prom Night II Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 16 1987, Hello Mary Lou Prom Night II premiered in theaters, bringing a supernatural twist to the slasher genre. While presented as a sequel to the 1980 horror film Prom Night, the movie introduced an entirely new story centered around the vengeful spirit of Mary Lou Maloney...
  5. On This Day October 16 1987 - Weeds Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 16 1987 - Weeds Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 16 1987, the drama film Weeds premiered in theaters, telling the powerful story of a prison inmate who discovers a new purpose through writing and theater. Directed by John D. Hancock and starring Nick Nolte, the film was inspired by true events and explored the redemptive...
  6. On This Day October 16 1987 - The Whales of August Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 16 1987 - The Whales of August Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 16 1987, The Whales of August premiered in theaters, a touching drama about aging, memory, and the enduring bond between two sisters. Directed by Lindsay Anderson, the film starred screen legends Bette Davis and Lillian Gish, whose powerful performances brought grace and...
  7. On This Day October 16 1987 - Barfly Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 16 1987 - Barfly Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 16 1987, the film Barfly premiered in theaters, offering a gritty and poetic look at the life of struggling writer and bar regular Henry Chinaski, a character based on poet Charles Bukowski. Directed by Barbet Schroeder, the movie starred Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway, both...
  8. On This Day October 16 1981 - ...All the Marbles Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 16 1981 - ...All the Marbles Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 16 1981, the sports comedy drama ...All the Marbles premiered in theaters, telling the story of two female wrestlers trying to make it big on the professional circuit. Directed by Robert Aldrich, the film starred Peter Falk as their tough but caring manager, guiding them...
  9. On This Day October 15 1982 - Love Child Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 15 1982 - Love Child Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 15 1982, the drama film Love Child premiered in theaters, telling the true story of Terry Jean Moore, a young woman imprisoned for drug charges who falls in love with a prison guard and becomes pregnant. The film starred Amy Madigan in a breakout role, earning critical praise...
  10. On This Day October 14 1984 - Songwriter Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1984 - Songwriter Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 14 1984, the musical comedy drama Songwriter premiered in theaters, bringing together two country music legends, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, in a story that blended humor, heart, and hard earned experience from the music industry. The film followed a veteran...
  11. On This Day October 14 1988 - Pumpkinhead Premiered in Limited Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1988 - Pumpkinhead Premiered in Limited Theaters

    On this day October 14 1988, the horror film Pumpkinhead premiered in limited theaters, bringing a haunting tale of vengeance and folklore to the big screen. Directed by legendary special effects artist Stan Winston, the movie told the story of a grieving father who summons a demon to take...
  12. On This Day October 14 1988 - The Accused Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1988 - The Accused Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 14 1988, the powerful courtroom drama The Accused premiered in theaters. The film starred Jodie Foster as a young woman seeking justice after a brutal assault, and Kelly McGillis as the determined prosecutor who fights to hold the attackers accountable. The Accused was one...
  13. On This Day October 14 1988 - Another Woman Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1988 - Another Woman Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 14 1988, Woody Allen’s reflective drama Another Woman premiered in theaters, offering a quiet and introspective look at self discovery and regret. The film starred Gena Rowlands as a successful writer who begins to question her life choices after overhearing the therapy...
  14. On This Day October 14 1980 - Fade to Black Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1980 - Fade to Black Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 14 1980, the psychological horror film Fade to Black premiered in theaters, offering a chilling story about obsession, loneliness, and revenge through the lens of classic cinema. The movie followed a shy film buff named Eric Binford, whose love for old movies drives him to...
  15. On This Day October 14 1988 - The Kiss Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1988 - The Kiss Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 14 1988, the supernatural horror film The Kiss premiered in theaters, offering audiences a chilling blend of gothic atmosphere and 80s special effects. The story followed a young girl whose life spirals into terror when her mysterious aunt comes to stay bringing with her an...
  16. On This Day October 13 1989 - Breaking In Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 13 1989 - Breaking In Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 13 1989, the crime comedy Breaking In premiered in theaters, offering a clever and understated take on the world of burglary. Directed by Bill Forsyth and written by John Sayles, the film starred Burt Reynolds in one of his most praised late career performances as an aging...
  17. On This Day October 13 1989 - Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 13 1989 - Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 13 1989, Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers premiered in theaters, continuing the saga of one of horror’s most enduring villains. Picking up one year after the events of Halloween 4, the film followed the return of Michael Myers as he once again hunted his niece Jamie...
  18. On This Day October 13 1989 - Crimes and Misdemeanors Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 13 1989 - Crimes and Misdemeanors Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 13 1989, the film Crimes and Misdemeanors premiered in theaters, offering a thought provoking look at morality, guilt, and human nature. Written and directed by Woody Allen, the movie skillfully blended drama and dark comedy as it explored the choices people make and the...
  19. On this day October 13 1989, the comedy film Look Who’s Talking premiered in theaters starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. The movie’s funny twis

    On this day October 13 1989, the comedy film Look Who’s Talking premiered in theaters starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. The movie’s funny twis

    On this day October 13 1989, the romantic drama The Fabulous Baker Boys premiered in theaters, earning widespread praise for its style, music, and powerful performances. The film followed two brothers who work as a piano duo and find their act revitalized when they hire a new singer, played by...
  20. On This Day October 13 1989 - Look Who’s Talking Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 13 1989 - Look Who’s Talking Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 13 1989, the comedy film Look Who’s Talking premiered in theaters, entertaining audiences with its mix of humor, warmth, and originality. The story followed a single mother raising her baby while the child’s inner thoughts, voiced by Bruce Willis, provided a funny and honest...
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