Best 80S

While American Horror Story is an anthology, the '1984' season is a love letter to the golden age of slasher cinema. Set at a summer camp, it perfectly captures the aesthetic of Friday the 13th and Sl...

John Landiss classic film is the perfect blend of genuine horror and dark, dry humor. It follows two American backpackers attacked by a werewolf in the English countryside. The transformation scene re...

Predator is the ultimate 80s action movie, blending military bravado with sci-fi horror. A team of elite commandos on a mission in the jungle finds themselves hunted by an invisible, technologically a...

Die Hard redefined the action genre by introducing a vulnerable, relatable protagonist in John McClane. Instead of an invincible superhero, we get a cop who gets hurt, makes mistakes, and relies on hi...

The quintessential 80s vampire movie, 'The Lost Boys' follows two brothers who move to a California beach town, only to discover it is a haven for a gang of stylish, motorcycle-riding vampires. It is...

Gremlins is a quintessential 80s horror-comedy that perfectly balances cute creature antics with genuine, chaotic destruction. When a young man receives a mysterious pet called a Mogwai, he accidental...

The Pixies changed the course of alternative rock with their 'loud-quiet-loud' dynamic, and 'Doolittle' is their peak. With surreal lyrics, jagged guitar riffs, and Kim Deals iconic basslines, the alb...

The NeverEnding Story is a quintessential 80s fantasy adventure that captures the feeling of childhood wonder. The story of Bastian, a boy who finds a book that transports him to the crumbling world o...

Robert Zemeckis's *Back to the Future* trilogy is a beloved blend of science fiction, comedy, and adventure. *Back to the Future*, *Back to the Future Part II*, and *Back to the Future Part III* follo...

This 1987 thriller is a tight, suspenseful mystery set within the halls of the Pentagon. Kevin Costner plays a naval officer who becomes the primary suspect in a murder investigation, only to realize...

When a teenager discovers that his charming new neighbor is actually a vampire, he struggles to convince anyone else of the truth. This 80s gem is a perfect blend of genuine suspense and tongue-in-che...

Sonic Youths double-album masterpiece is the definitive statement of 80s noise rock. By utilizing unconventional guitar tunings and feedback as a melodic instrument, the band created a sound that was...

Back to the Future Part II (1989) expands the originals time-travel concept, sending Marty McFly to 2015. The film introduces new characters and explores the potential consequences of altering the pas...

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a classic 80s comedy about a high school student who fakes an illness to skip school and have an epic day of adventure in Chicago. The film is known for its humor, charm, a...

Produced by Steven Spielberg, 'Poltergeist' is the quintessential 80s supernatural horror film. When a suburban familys home is invaded by malevolent spirits that abduct their youngest daughter, they...

Dead of Summer is a supernatural slasher set at a summer camp in the 1980s. It blends traditional slasher tropes with occult mystery, creating a unique atmosphere that feels like a darker, more seriou...

Excalibur is a grand, operatic retelling of the legend of King Arthur. With its lush, dreamlike visuals and intense, dramatic performances, it captures the mythic quality of the story better than almo...

Coming to America is a quintessential 80s comedy that showcases Eddie Murphy at the height of his powers. The fish-out-of-water story of an African prince searching for love in Queens is both charming...

Commando is the ultimate 80s action spectacle. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a retired Special Forces colonel who goes on a one-man rampage to rescue his daughter. The film is famous for its over-the-to...

A gritty, high-octane OVA series about three criminals who are given a chance to reduce their sentences by working as cyber-police in the year 808. Each episode focuses on one of the protagonists as t...

Kathryn Bigelow's neo-Western vampire film is a gritty, stylish road movie that follows a young man who gets caught up with a nomadic family of vampires. It avoids traditional gothic tropes, instead f...

Labyrinth is a surreal, musical fantasy that features David Bowie as the charismatic Goblin King. When Sarah must navigate a labyrinth to rescue her brother, she encounters a host of bizarre, imaginat...

Steve Earle's 1986 debut is a landmark in the development of 'alt-country.' It blends the storytelling tradition of country with the energy and attitude of rock and roll. Earle's lyrics are sharp, gri...

They Live is a brilliant, satirical action film that uses an alien invasion as a metaphor for consumerism and political control. A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to see the worl...

Ghostbusters is the perfect blend of supernatural thrills and dry, sarcastic comedy. The chemistry between the leadsBill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramisis legendary, creating a dynamic that feel...

Time's Up! Legacy: Reliving the 80s combines the classic Time's Up! gameplay with a legacy format, unfolding a narrative across multiple sessions. Players guess famous people, places, and things from...

The Ibanez RG550 Genesis is a reissue of the legendary 1987 model that defined the shred era. Made in Japan, it features the iconic Super Wizard neck, which is arguably the fastest neck in the industr...

To Live and Die in L.A. features a legendary chase sequence on the Los Angeles freeway system that is famous for being filmed against the flow of traffic. The raw, dangerous energy of the scene is pal...

Glow is a fictionalized account of the real-life 1980s women's wrestling promotion. While it is technically professional wrestling, the show features extensive training, physical conditioning, and cho...