On this day July 5, 1985, The Lift premiered and introduced audiences to a different kind of horror. Written and directed by Dutch filmmaker Dick Maas, the film told the story of a modern office building where a newly installed elevator begins to malfunction in
On this day July 4, 1986, About Last Night premiered in theaters and brought a more grounded, emotional tone to 80s romantic dramas. Directed by Edward Zwick and based on the David Mamet play Sexual Perversity in Chicago, the film starred Rob Lowe and Demi
On this day July 3, 1985, Back to the Future premiered in theaters and instantly became one of the most beloved films of the decade. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film starred Michael J. Fox as teenager Marty McFly and
On this day July 3, 1987, Adventures in Babysitting premiered in theaters and delivered a fast paced comedy filled with chaos, charm, and city wide misadventure. The film marked the directorial debut of Chris Columbus and starred Elisabeth Shue as Chris Parker, a high school
On this day July 3, 1985, Red Sonja premiered in theaters as a sword and sorcery epic starring Brigitte Nielsen in the title role and Arnold Schwarzenegger in a supporting part as Lord Kalidor. Directed by Richard Fleischer, the film was set in a mythical
On this day July 2, 1980, Airplane! premiered in theaters and changed comedy forever. Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, this outrageous parody of disaster films delivered rapid fire jokes, deadpan delivery, and visual gags that caught audiences off guard. The film
On this day July 2, 1986, Big Trouble in Little China premiered in theaters and brought a wild blend of martial arts, fantasy, and comedy to the big screen. Directed by John Carpenter, the film starred Kurt Russell as truck driver Jack Burton, who stumbles
On this day July 2, 1982, The Secret of NIMH premiered in theaters and marked the directorial debut of Don Bluth, a former Disney animator who set out to revive the art of traditional animation. With a budget of 7 million dollars and a cast
On this day July 2, 1986, The Great Mouse Detective premiered in theaters and marked a turning point for Walt Disney Animation during a time of creative transition. With a budget of 14 million dollars and a talented team of directors including Ron Clements, Burny
On this day July 2, 1986, Psycho III premiered in theaters with Anthony Perkins not only returning as Norman Bates but also stepping behind the camera as director for the first and only time in the series. With a budget of 8.4 million dollars and