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  1. On This Day October 21, 1988 – Tapeheads Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 21, 1988 – Tapeheads Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 21, 1988, the comedy film Tapeheads premiered in theaters, delivering a quirky and satirical look at the world of music videos and the entertainment business. Directed by Bill Fishman, the movie starred John Cusack and Tim Robbins as two eccentric friends who start their own...
  2. On This Day October 21, 1988 – Bat* 21 Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 21, 1988 – Bat* 21 Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 21, 1988, the war drama Bat*21 premiered in theaters, telling the gripping true story of survival and courage during the Vietnam War. Directed by Peter Markle, the film starred Gene Hackman as Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton, a U.S. Air Force officer shot down behind enemy...
  3. On This Day October 21, 1988 – Mystic Pizza Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 21, 1988 – Mystic Pizza Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 21, 1988, the romantic comedy drama Mystic Pizza premiered in theaters, telling a heartfelt coming of age story set in the small coastal town of Mystic, Connecticut. Directed by Donald Petrie, the film followed three young women working at a local pizza parlor as they...
  4. On This Day October 21, 1983 – Under Fire Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 21, 1983 – Under Fire Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 21, 1983, the political drama Under Fire premiered in theaters, offering a gripping look at journalism and morality set against the backdrop of revolution. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, the film starred Nick Nolte, Joanna Cassidy, and Gene Hackman as journalists covering...
  5. On This Day October 21, 1983 – The Dead Zone Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 21, 1983 – The Dead Zone Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 21, 1983, the psychological thriller The Dead Zone premiered in theaters, bringing Stephen King’s dark story to the big screen in one of the most memorable releases of the decade. Directed by David Cronenberg, the film starred Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith, a man who...
  6. On This Day October 21, 1983 – The Right Stuff Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 21, 1983 – The Right Stuff Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 21, 1983, the epic historical drama The Right Stuff premiered in limited theaters, bringing to life the story of America’s first astronauts and the daring spirit of the early space race. Directed by Philip Kaufman and based on Tom Wolfe’s acclaimed book, the film followed the...
  7. On This Day October 20, 1989 – Next Of Kin Was Released In Theaters

    On This Day October 20, 1989 – Next Of Kin Was Released In Theaters

    On this day October 20, 1989, the action thriller Next Of Kin was released in theaters, bringing together a mix of family loyalty, revenge, and crime drama. Directed by John Irvin, the film starred Patrick Swayze as Truman Gates, a Chicago cop from a Kentucky mountain family who faces a brutal...
  8. On This Day October 20, 1989 – Gross Anatomy Was Released In Theaters

    On This Day October 20, 1989 – Gross Anatomy Was Released In Theaters

    On this day October 20, 1989, the medical drama Gross Anatomy was released in theaters, offering a heartfelt look at the challenges and personal growth faced by first year medical students. Directed by Thom Eberhardt, the film starred Matthew Modine as Joe Slovak, a talented but unconventional...
  9. On This Day October 20, 1987 – The Hidden Was Released In Theaters

    On This Day October 20, 1987 – The Hidden Was Released In Theaters

    On this day October 20, 1987, the sci-fi action thriller The Hidden was released in theaters, blending elements of horror, crime, and science fiction into one of the decade’s most unique cult films. Directed by Jack Sholder, the movie followed an alien parasite that takes control of human...
  10. On This Day October 20, 1989 – Fat Man And Little Boy Was Released In Theaters

    On This Day October 20, 1989 – Fat Man And Little Boy Was Released In Theaters

    On this day October 20, 1989, the historical drama Fat Man and Little Boy was released in theaters, portraying the intense and controversial story behind the creation of the first atomic bombs. Directed by Roland Joffé, the film depicted the top-secret Manhattan Project and the moral struggles...
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  11. On This Day October 19 1984 - Crimes of Passion Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 19 1984 - Crimes of Passion Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 19 1984, the provocative thriller Crimes of Passion premiered in theaters. Directed by Ken Russell, the film pushed boundaries with its exploration of desire, dual identities, and moral conflict. Kathleen Turner starred as Joanna Crane, a fashion designer leading a secret...
  12. On This Day October 19 1984 - The Razors Edge Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 19 1984 - The Razors Edge Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 19 1984, The Razors Edge premiered in theaters, offering audiences a powerful story of self discovery and redemption. Based on W. Somerset Maugham’s classic novel, the film followed Larry Darrell, played by Bill Murray, a World War I veteran searching for meaning beyond...
  13. On This Day October 19 1984 - Thief of Hearts Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 19 1984 - Thief of Hearts Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 19 1984, Thief of Hearts premiered in theaters, blending romance, suspense, and intrigue in a story that captured the glossy allure of 80s thrillers. The film followed a charming burglar who steals a woman’s diaries during a robbery and becomes infatuated with her through her...
  14. On This Day October 19 1988 - The Bear Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 19 1988 - The Bear Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 19 1988, The Bear premiered in theaters and amazed audiences with its emotional story and remarkable animal performances. Directed by Jean Jacques Annaud, the film followed an orphaned bear cub who finds protection and companionship from a large adult grizzly as they journey...
  15. On This Day October 18 1980 - Motel Hell Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 18 1980 - Motel Hell Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 18 1980, the cult horror comedy Motel Hell was released in theaters, blending dark humor with gruesome satire to deliver one of the most bizarre horror films of the decade. The movie followed Farmer Vincent and his sister Ida, who run a motel and use their guests as the...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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