Swift Terror 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Ok, I am an 80s child and these flicks aren't around much anymore, or talked about. I think they deserve a second--or first--look, especially for those of you who were born in the 80s and may never have seen these. Vice Squad (1982) -- Nasty 80s flick about underground drug/prostitution in LA. Notable for the classic character "Ramrod" portrayed by Wings Hauser. Wings Hauser + coathanger = classic. The Exterminator (1980) -- You think the Punisher was hardcore? Get a load of Robert Ginty on the mean streets of NY. Altered States (1980) -- I don't see this around much, worth a viewing. With William Hurt. My Bodyguard (1980) -- Probably a little cheesy, but better than average high school flick. Adam Baldwin (X-Files baddie) Blow Out (1981) -- Great Brian DePalma movie with the then out-of-fashion John Travolta. Big Easy (1987) -- Was noted for its frank sex scenes between Dennis Quaid and the odd looking Ellen Barkin. No Way Out (1987) -- Good political paranoia flick. Unless you hate Kevin Costner that is. Silverado (1985) -- Lawrence Kasdan western with nearly every name 80s actor on earth. Brazil (1985) -- Terry Gilliam + weird stuff + 80s = great. Gardens of Stone (1987) -- Knock out Coppola flick about soldiers on duty at Arlington National Cemetary during the Vietnam conflict. Absolutely masterful, tasteful. A strange companion piece to Coppola's Apocalypse Now. The Hitcher (1986) -- Now, C Thomas Howell is a well known tool, but this movie rocks with Rutger Hauer. Innerspace (1987) -- Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, Martin Short. Into the Night (1985) -- Great cameo by David Bowie as a hitman. Live and Die in LA (1985) -- William Friedkin. 'Nuff said. Making the Grade (1984) -- Classic 80s teen/college flick. Andrew Dice Clay shows up. Near Dark (1987) -- Great vampire flick. Nighthawks (1981) -- Great Stallone/Billy dee Williams actioner. Rutger Hauer once again rules. The Bionic woman looks good in this. Porn star Jamie Gillis has brief appearance. Mischief (1985) -- Alright, doesn't belong here, but it must be listed due to gratuitous nude shot of Kelly Preston having sex. post any others you think of... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Iron Eagle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Terror 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Of course, Louis Gossett Jr. rocks. Not so sure about Jason Gedrick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 anyone remember 3 O'Clock High? how bout the Wraith? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 RAD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 anyone remember 3 O'Clock High? how bout the Wraith? Wraith was awesome just for the car. When did Flight of the Navigator come out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 seeing the dude without his eyes did it for me..oh yeah and that song by that group Lion that played while he raced the kid in the yellow camero that wore the lettermen jacket kicks ass! EDIT: whoa that's a lot of "that"s in that sentence...sorry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Tack on Randy Quaid as the sheriff and you had a quality 80's movie with some cool racing scenes. Damn, now I want to buy the stupid movie. And WHOA, it's on DVD for 6.99....I'm sold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 WHERE????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorin Industries 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 I'll throw up Cruising and The Keep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godthedog 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 'the journey of natty gann'. 'the fox and the hound' (not exactly forgotten, but doesn't get a whole lot of notoriety). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 WHERE????? Amazon.com for one. I am so purchasing this right now. I'm sure it's not a great DVD, but I'm not taking the risk. It's not like it'll see a special edition for god sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Terror 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Flight of the Navigator - 1986 The Keep was cool Cruising, wow. That got a lot of flack from the gay community. That one is worth a look. I forgot about the Ninth Configuration (1980). Kick ass movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 American ~f'n~ Ninja~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 The Delta Force The entire Missing in Action series and Uncommon Valor Those are my additional films. Delta Force has one of the best theme songs in movie history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Terror 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Chuck Norris was great in Missing in Action 1, but the sequels kinda fell off. He was better in Code of Silence. Uncommon Valor was decent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 I don't know why, but I've always been a big Uncommon Valor fan ... sadly, when I try to watch it now it loses some of it's luster. The cheese just seems more blatant & harder to ignore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Summer School~! Firewalker, Chuck Norris AND Louis Gossett Jr., how can ya go wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragingfear79 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 What about my science project and monster squad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Chuck Norris RULED the 80's. He had so many good movies...well good by those standards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 What about my science project and monster squad? Hell yeah, Monster Squad is the pwnage, "Wolfman's got nards!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 "He was totally homo-ing out on us. When you go to school they don't warn you about the homos and the people with cat heads" "I'm in the Goddamn club aren't I?" "Is she a virshin?" "My names Horace!" Monster Squad owns everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 You can find Wraith in the Best Buy bargain aisle. I did. Love that damn movie. I've actually got more than a few of those mentioned. Making The Grade was Judd Nelson's first movie, and is hysterical. Some mentions from my collection, or old favorites: Fraternity Vacation Revenge Of The Ninja Pray For Death Zapped! Garbage Pail Kids Movie Avenging Force Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Gleaming the Cube And I second the Zapped! nomination. That movie had it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Floyd 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 My list of cool forgotten 80's movies From Beyond (Can't wait for the DVD to come out) The Keep The Dead Pit Just Before Dawn Lifeforce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Terror 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Ah, Pray for Death is great How about Private School, with the lucious Phoebe Cates Oh yeah, and My Tutor...hot, stacked tutor of high schooler ends up shagging the hell out of him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 C Dubya, I was gonna say Gleaming the Cube. That movie is awesome. And no love for Commando or Trick Or Treat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Best of the Best yo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 Word to that. Also No Retreat, No Surrender. Van Damme as evil Russian and Bruce Lee's ghost teaching the kid the backflip kick=gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2005 And no love for Commando Come on Bennett, you don't wanna use a gun, you wanna use a knife so you can stick in me and turn it slooooowly, see what's going on inside! The final battle alone is full of awesome Arnie quotes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
