On this day November 12 1982, The Slumber Party Massacre premiered in New York, bringing audiences one of the most memorable cult horror films of the decade. Written by Rita Mae Brown and directed by Amy Holden Jones, the movie combined slasher thrills with satirical
On this day November 12 1982, Jimmy the Kid premiered in theaters, bringing a lighthearted blend of comedy and crime to the big screen. Starring Gary Coleman, the film told the story of a young boy who gets kidnapped by a group of bumbling criminals,
On this day November 12 1955, at exactly 10:04 p.m., lightning struck the Hill Valley Clock Tower. It was a legendary moment that would later become a key event in one of the greatest movies of the 1980s, Back to the Future . The lightning
On this day November 11 1988, Split Decisions premiered in theaters, a boxing drama that delivered a story of family, ambition, and redemption inside and outside the ring. Directed by David Drury, the film starred Gene Hackman, Craig Sheffer, and Jeff Fahey, focusing on a
On this day November 11 1988, Iron Eagle II premiered in theaters, continuing the high flying action and military drama that made the original film a favorite among fans of 80s adventure movies. Directed by Sidney J Furie, the sequel starred Louis Gossett Jr reprising
On this day November 11 1988, Distant Thunder premiered in theaters, a powerful drama exploring the emotional scars left on Vietnam veterans years after returning home. Directed by Rick Rosenthal, the film starred John Lithgow as a man struggling to rebuild his life after living
On this day November 11 1988, Evil Angels premiered in theaters, a powerful drama based on one of the most controversial true stories in Australian history. Released internationally as A Cry in the Dark, the film starred Meryl Streep and Sam Neill and told the
On this day November 11 1988, Ernest Saves Christmas premiered in theaters, bringing back Jim Varney’s lovable and hilarious character Ernest P Worrell for a holiday adventure full of heart and laughter. The film followed Ernest as he tried to help Santa Claus find his
On this day November 10 1989, Best of the Best premiered in theaters, delivering one of the most heartfelt martial arts films of the decade. Directed by Robert Radler, the movie starred Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, and Phillip Rhee in a story about determination,
On this day November 9 1983, Star 80 premiered in theaters, delivering one of the most haunting biographical dramas of the decade. Directed by Bob Fosse, the film told the true story of Playboy model Dorothy Stratten and her tragic relationship with her husband Paul