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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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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  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Pete

    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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    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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  9. On This Day October 27, 1989 – Immediate Family Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 27, 1989 – Immediate Family Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 27, 1989, the emotional drama Immediate Family premiered in theaters, offering a heartfelt look at love, sacrifice, and the meaning of parenthood. Directed by Jonathan Kaplan, the film starred Glenn Close, James Woods, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Kevin Dillon in a story that...
  10. On This Day October 27, 1989 – Worth Winning Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 27, 1989 – Worth Winning Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 27, 1989, the romantic comedy Worth Winning premiered in theaters, delivering a charming and lighthearted take on love, ego, and humility. Directed by Will Mackenzie, the film starred Mark Harmon as Taylor Worth, a confident Philadelphia weatherman who makes a daring bet that...
  11. On This Day October 27, 1989 – Dad Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 27, 1989 – Dad Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 27, 1989, the heartfelt family drama Dad premiered in theaters, offering an emotional and honest look at aging, family relationships, and the bond between fathers and sons. Directed by Gary David Goldberg, the film starred Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, and Olympia Dukakis in one...
  12. On This Day October 27, 1989 – Shocker Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 27, 1989 – Shocker Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 27, 1989, the horror film Shocker premiered in theaters, delivering another wild and electrifying creation from director Wes Craven. The movie followed Horace Pinker, a sadistic serial killer who, after being executed in the electric chair, returns from the dead as pure...
  13. On This Day October 26, 1984 – Terror In The Aisles Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 26, 1984 – Terror In The Aisles Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 26, 1984, the horror documentary Terror In The Aisles premiered in theaters, offering fans a thrilling look back at some of the most frightening and unforgettable moments in movie history. Directed by Andrew J Kuehn, the film compiled scenes from dozens of classic horror and...
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  14. On This Day October 26, 1984 – Body Double Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 26, 1984 – Body Double Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 26, 1984, the psychological thriller Body Double premiered in theaters, bringing director Brian De Palma’s signature mix of suspense, style, and controversy to the big screen. The film followed Jake Scully, an out of work actor who becomes entangled in a web of voyeurism...
  15. On This Day October 26, 1984 – The Terminator Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 26, 1984 – The Terminator Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 26, 1984, the science fiction action film The Terminator premiered in theaters, introducing audiences to one of the most iconic characters and stories in movie history. Directed by James Cameron, the film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as a relentless cyborg assassin sent from...
  16. On This Day October 26, 1984 – American Dreamer Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 26, 1984 – American Dreamer Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 26, 1984, the romantic comedy adventure film American Dreamer premiered in theaters, offering a blend of humor, mystery, and fantasy that captured the charm of 1980s cinema. Directed by Rick Rosenthal, the film starred JoBeth Williams as Cathy Palmer, a frustrated housewife...
  17. On This Day October 24, 1982 – Little Gloria... Happy At Last Aired On NBC

    On This Day October 24, 1982 – Little Gloria... Happy At Last Aired On NBC

    On this day October 24, 1982, the made for television movie Little Gloria... Happy At Last aired on NBC, dramatizing the true story of Gloria Vanderbilt’s highly publicized 1930s custody battle. Based on the best selling book by Barbara Goldsmith, the film portrayed the intense family conflict...
  18. On This Day October 24, 1986 – Soul Man Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 24, 1986 – Soul Man Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 24, 1986, the comedy film Soul Man premiered in theaters, sparking both laughter and controversy for its daring premise and social commentary. Directed by Steve Miner, the movie starred C Thomas Howell as a college student who disguises himself as African American to receive...
  19. On This Day October 24, 1986 – Trick Or Treat Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 24, 1986 – Trick Or Treat Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 24, 1986, the heavy metal horror film Trick Or Treat premiered in theaters, blending supernatural terror with the rebellious spirit of rock music. Directed by Charles Martin Smith, the movie followed a teenage metal fan who plays a record backward only to unleash the vengeful...
  20. On This Day October 23, 1984 – Give My Regards To Broad Street Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 23, 1984 – Give My Regards To Broad Street Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 23, 1984, the musical film Give My Regards To Broad Street premiered in theaters, starring Paul McCartney in a creative and ambitious project that blended music, fantasy, and storytelling. Written by McCartney himself, the film followed a fictionalized version of his life as...
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