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 How John Carpenter Invented a Whole New Musical Genre By Accident 1
How John Carpenter Invented a Whole New Musical Genre By Accident

John Carpenter's musical style not only defines his work, the horror genre, but also the entirety of the decade.

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'80s Comedy Stars Who Faded Away (And Deserve a Comeback)

While some of the comedy icons of the '80s have had a mainstream resurgence, many have remained in obscurity. These stars deserve a comeback.

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The Best Sci-Fi Movie of Every Year in the 1980s 1
The Best Sci-Fi Movie of Every Year in the 1980s

The 1980s made way for some of the most well-known sci-fi cult classics. Here’s the best from each year in the decade.

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Best Westerns of the 1980s, Ranked 1
Best Westerns of the 1980s, Ranked

Though westerns didn't have the same cultural impact in the '80s as previous decades, there were still some memorable gems.

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10 Cheesy Movies from the 1980s That We Actually Miss

Many are quick to dismiss cheesy movies, but these 10 from the '80s are golden.

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The Best Feel-Good Movies of the 1980s, Ranked 1
The Best Feel-Good Movies of the 1980s, Ranked

There's nothing like a great feel-good movie, and one of the best eras to provide that has to be the '80s, take a look at some of the best.

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10 of the Greatest Christmas Movies of the 1980s

Some of the best Christmas movies of all time came out during the decade that brought us big hair, loud music, and widespread consumerism.

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Why the 1980s Was the Most Lighthearted Decade for Movies

A decade that changed the face of the industry - here's what makes the 1980s the most lighthearted era in film history.

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10 Great 1980s Mystery Movies with Underwhelming Reveals 1
10 Great 1980s Mystery Movies with Underwhelming Reveals

These '80s classics prove that plot twists aren't everything in mystery movies.

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10 Cartoons from the the 1980s That Were Based on Toys

Toy makers and Hollywood came together in the 1980s, resulting in a decade of animation like no other.

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10 Most Over-the-Top '80s Comedy Movies

Some comedy titles from the '80s will go down in the history of cinema as exaggerated, adrenaline-fueled entertainment.

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The 15 Most Rewatchable 1980s Horror Movies 1
The 15 Most Rewatchable 1980s Horror Movies

Everyone talks about how great '80s horror is. But let's take a look at the really rewatchable scary films from that decade.

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The Best '80s Horror Movies That Aren't Slashers

From demonic spirits to alien creatures, the '80s contributed to many subgenres of horror, not just slashers.

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10 TV Shows Every ‘80s Kid Remembers

While the invention of VHS made watching movies at home more affordable during the '80s, television continued to thrive.

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10 Finest Performances in '80s Horror Movies

From Child's Play, to Poltergeist, to The Shining, these actors certainly delivered.

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Electric Dreams Remake In Development; Will Bring the '80s AI Love Triangle Movie Into Modern Times

Classic '80s sci-fi comedy Electric Dreams is getting a modern remake, with a very timely AI story.

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The 10 Best Parody Movies from the 1980s (1) 1
The 10 Best Parody Movies from the 1980s

The 1980s brought us some of the most fun, most hilarious, and totally awesome films of the genre. Here are 10 iconic parody films of the 1980s.

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15 Teen Heartthrobs From '80s Movies (and Where They Are Now)

From Christian Slater, to Phoebe Cates, to Molly Ringwald, these are the movie stars who made young hearts flutter.

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20 Iconic TGIF Shows We’ll Never Forget

Fridays once meant having a sacred routine – tuning into the iconic family friendly TGIF lineup on ABC.

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Every Steven Spielberg Movie From the ‘80s, Ranked

Steven Spielberg is the most popular director to ever release a film, and for the most part his '80s output was no different.

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