On this day April 11, 1986, the gritty action crime drama Band of the Hand premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, the film followed a group of juvenile delinquents who are given a second chance by a Vietnam veteran who trains them to
On this day April 11, 1986, the sci fi horror comedy Critters premiered in theaters, unleashing a gang of razor toothed alien creatures on an unsuspecting small town. Directed by Stephen Herek, the film combined creature feature fun with action, laughs, and plenty of practical
On this day April 11, 1986, the comedy film Off Beat premiered in theaters, starring Judge Reinhold and Meg Tilly in a lighthearted story about a librarian who gets caught up in a case of mistaken identity. Directed by Michael Dinner, the movie blended romance,
On this day April 11, 1983, the 3rd Golden Raspberry Awards were held at an Oscar night potluck party, continuing the tradition of highlighting the worst that Hollywood had to offer. While the stars gathered for the Academy Awards, the Razzies handed out their own
On this day April 10, 1981, the gritty action thriller Nighthawks premiered in theaters, starring Sylvester Stallone and Billy Dee Williams as two New York City cops drawn into an international terrorist case. The film combined urban crime drama with international espionage, giving audiences a
On this day April 10, 1981, the epic fantasy film Excalibur premiered in theaters, bringing the legend of King Arthur to life with bold visuals and a darker, more mystical take on the classic tale. Directed by John Boorman, the film stood out for its
On this day April 10, 1981, the slapstick comedy Going Ape! premiered in theaters, bringing together a cast led by Tony Danza, Stacey Nelkin, Jessica Walter, and Danny DeVito in one of the more offbeat comedies of the early 80s. The film followed a bizarre
On this day April 10, 1981, George A. Romero’s offbeat cult classic Knightriders premiered in theaters, offering a completely different ride from the horror films he was known for. Trading zombies for motorcycles and medieval armor, the film followed a traveling Renaissance-style troupe that performed
On this day April 10, 1987, The Secret of My Success premiered in theaters, starring Michael J. Fox at the peak of his 80s stardom. Directed by Herbert Ross, the comedy followed the fast talking, ambitious Brantley Foster as he leaves his small town life
On this day April 10, 1987, the teen road trip comedy Three for the Road premiered in theaters. Directed by Bill L. Norton, the film starred Charlie Sheen, Alan Ruck, and Kerri Green in a political and personal coming of age journey packed into a