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  1. On This Day August 26 1983 – Hercules Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 26 1983 – Hercules Premiered in Theaters

    The 1983 fantasy film Hercules brought the mythological legend to the big screen in an over-the-top sci fi style that could only happen in the 1980s. Starring bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno as the mighty hero, this version transported Hercules into outer space and pitted him against robots, cosmic...
  2. On This Day August 23 1985 – Teen Wolf Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 23 1985 – Teen Wolf Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 23 1985, Teen Wolf premiered in theaters and gave audiences a fun and unusual twist on the classic teen comedy. Starring Michael J. Fox as high schooler Scott Howard, the film followed his discovery that he comes from a family of werewolves, leading to a sudden transformation...
  3. On This Day August 20 1982 – The Beastmaster Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 20 1982 – The Beastmaster Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 20 1982, The Beastmaster premiered in theaters, bringing audiences a sword and sorcery adventure filled with magic, danger, and unforgettable fantasy imagery. The film followed Dar, a warrior gifted with the mystical ability to communicate with animals, as he set out to avenge...
  4. On This Day August 15 1983 – Prisoners of the Lost Universe Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 15 1983 – Prisoners of the Lost Universe Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 15 1983, Prisoners of the Lost Universe premiered, delivering a mix of science fiction, fantasy, and offbeat adventure that has since become a cult favorite. The film centers on three strangers, a TV reporter, a scientist, and a rugged outdoorsman who are accidentally...
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  5. On This Day July 29 1983 – Krull Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 29 1983 – Krull Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 29 1983, Krull premiered in theaters blending science fiction, fantasy, and swashbuckling adventure into one of the most visually ambitious films of the decade. Set on a distant planet under siege by a dark beast and his army of slayers, the film follows Prince Colwyn’s quest to...
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