On This Day: May 9, 1986 - Short Circuit Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: May 9, 1986 - Short Circuit Premieres in Theaters.

On this day May 9, 1986, Short Circuit premiered in theaters, bringing to life one of the most memorable robots of the 80s. The sci fi comedy starred Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg and told the story of a military robot that is struck by lightning, gains sentience, and escapes the lab to experience life in the real world.

Audiences instantly connected with Number 5’s childlike curiosity and memorable one liners, helping the film become a hit and cementing its place as a cult favorite...
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