On this day August 13 1982, Tempest premiered in theaters, marking the film debut of Molly Ringwald. Directed by Paul Mazursky, the film was a modern reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s play and starred John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon, and a young Ringwald in her first
On this day August 13 1982, Friday the 13th Part III premiered in theaters, delivering a new round of slasher mayhem and a major turning point in horror history. Not only did the film bring Jason Voorhees back to terrorize another group of unsuspecting teens,
On this day August 12 1983, The Man Who Wasnt There premiered in theaters. This science fiction comedy starred Steve Guttenberg as a government agent who becomes invisible after a bizarre scientific experiment. Combining slapstick humor with a spy thriller premise, the film aimed to
On this day August 12 1983, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 premiered in theaters. The third installment in the high speed comedy franchise returned to the open road with Sheriff Buford T. Justice taking center stage. With Burt Reynolds limited to a brief cameo,
On this day August 12 1988, The Last Temptation of Christ premiered in theaters. Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Willem Dafoe as Jesus, the film offered a bold and personal interpretation of the life of Christ. It focused on his spiritual struggles and the
On this day August 12 1988, Mac and Me premiered in theaters. The science fiction comedy featured a young boy named Eric who discovers a small alien creature stranded on Earth. Together they form an unforgettable bond as they evade government agents who want the
On this day August 12 1988, Tucker The Man and His Dream premiered in theaters. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Jeff Bridges, the film told the true story of Preston Tucker, an ambitious entrepreneur who attempted to revolutionize the American automobile industry in
On this day August 12 1988, Young Guns premiered in theaters across the United States. Blending Western grit with 80s star power, the film retold the story of Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War with a youthful, rebellious twist that helped revitalize the
On this day August 12 1983, Cujo premiered in theaters, bringing Stephen King’s terrifying vision to the big screen. Based on his 1981 novel, the film told the chilling story of a rabid Saint Bernard that traps a mother and her young son inside their
On this day August 12 1983, Curse of the Pink Panther premiered in theaters. The film was the tenth entry in the long running Pink Panther series and marked the second attempt to continue the franchise following the death of Peter Sellers, who had famously