On this day March 9 1984 the fantasy romantic comedy Splash premiered in theaters starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah. Directed by Ron Howard the film followed the story of a man who falls in love with a mermaid who saved him as a child.
On this day March 9 1984 the horror film Children of the Corn premiered in theaters. Based on a short story by Stephen King the film was directed by Fritz Kiersch and starred Peter Horton Linda Hamilton John Franklin and Courtney Gains. The story followed
On this day March 9 1984 the dark comedy drama The Hotel New Hampshire premiered in theaters. Directed by Tony Richardson the film was based on John Irving’s novel of the same name and featured an ensemble cast including Jodie Foster Beau Bridges Rob Lowe
On this day March 9 1984 the psychological thriller Mike’s Murder premiered in theaters. Directed by James Bridges the film starred Debra Winger as a woman drawn into a dangerous mystery after the brutal murder of her friend Mike played by Mark Keyloun. As she
On this day March 8 1985 the drama film Mask premiered in theaters. Starring Cher and Eric Stoltz the movie told the true story of Rocky Dennis a teenager with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia a rare bone disorder that caused severe facial deformities. The film focused on
On this day March 7 1986 the fantasy action film Highlander premiered in theaters. Directed by Russell Mulcahy the movie starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod an immortal Scottish warrior who must battle others like him to claim the ultimate prize. Sean Connery played his
On this day March 7 1986 the supernatural thriller Nomads premiered in theaters. Directed by John McTiernan in his feature film debut the movie starred Pierce Brosnan as a French anthropologist who becomes tormented by mysterious and malevolent spirits after encountering a dangerous nomadic group
On this day March 7 1980 the biographical drama Coal Miner’s Daughter premiered in theaters bringing the life story of country music legend Loretta Lynn to the big screen. Starring Sissy Spacek as Lynn the film followed her rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky
On this day March 6 1981 the psychological horror film Maniac premiered in theaters in Los Angeles. Directed by William Lustig the film starred Joe Spinell as Frank Zito a deeply disturbed serial killer stalking the streets of New York City. Caroline Munro played a
On this day March 6 1981 the comedy film On the Right Track premiered in theaters. Directed by Lee Phillips the movie starred Gary Coleman as a young homeless boy living in a train station who has a unique talent for picking winning racehorses. His