I'm feeling Retro. Anyone wanna recommend 80s~90s movies?
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MIRACLE MILE
Don't read up anything about this movie and go into it blind. I can guarantee you'll have a blast.
Came into the thread to post it, but you saved me the effort.
I agree that this is best seen without knowing anything about it beforehand.
MIRACLE MILE
Don't read up anything about this movie and go into it blind. I can guarantee you'll have a blast.
this movie is wild. Great score too.
Speaking of the 90's and Mark Dacascos, he was one of the leads in the superior of the Drive's. A buddy action-comedy that predates Rush Hour and is superior to that as well. Just a fun-ass, genuine and charming martial artsy good time.Only the Strong
The genre where new teacher gets job at a tough high school and has a breakthrough with the kids. Featuring capoeira
You thought it was just a joke from Community, but no, it is is also a joke from Drive.
Heck yes. Streets of Fire is fire. Whether it's a Good Movie™ is irrelevant.
I didn't expect to see this recommended twice in any thread ever. Did you also randomly pick up a rental VHS at a fleamarket in the late 90's?
Possibly the only cult classic thing I got in on before it was cool. Assuming Drive qualifies as that. It should.
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Sacrilege. Streets of Fire is an outstanding movie, exceptional soundtrack.
On Netflix btw.
oh wow. I've never seen Righting Wrongs, and i didn't realize Corey Yuen directed the awful film no retreat no surrender. the ghost of Bruce Lee training the main actor, and Jean Claude van damme as a villain. That film is mental yet charming.
The 'Burbs (1989)
Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins), it's a horror-flavored comedy about an overstressed everyman portrayed by Tom Hanks (every everyman ever) who decides to spend his much-needed vacation doing nothing but being lazy at home, who ends up suspecting that his odd new foreign neighbors are serial killers. Guest starring Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) as his sensible wife, and Corey Feldman (80's child actor) as an uninvolved teenager who believes that people-watching can be more fun than any TV.
Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins), it's a horror-flavored comedy about an overstressed everyman portrayed by Tom Hanks (every everyman ever) who decides to spend his much-needed vacation doing nothing but being lazy at home, who ends up suspecting that his odd new foreign neighbors are serial killers. Guest starring Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) as his sensible wife, and Corey Feldman (80's child actor) as an uninvolved teenager who believes that people-watching can be more fun than any TV.
Oh God I say so many quotes from this movie to this dayThe 'Burbs (1989)
Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins), it's a horror-flavored comedy about an overstressed everyman portrayed by Tom Hanks (every everyman ever) who decides to spend his much-needed vacation doing nothing but being lazy at home, who ends up suspecting that his odd new foreign neighbors are serial killers. Guest starring Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) as his sensible wife, and Corey Feldman (80's child actor) as an uninvolved teenager who believes that people-watching can be more fun than any TV.
"It came with the frame" topping them all
If you have any love for 80/90s creature features, especially ones on a ship, Deep Rising is a personal favorite of mine that I find most people have never seen or forgot exists. It's not a great movie, but it's fun imo. It scratches an itch for entertainment that no longer exists.
Man, I forgot about this movie and nowadays the main thought I have about it is Dan Aykroyd in black face. I want to rewatch it but that's gonna sting.
I think Monster Squad still holds up. There are a couple unfortunate f-slurs that is disappointing but the story is still fun and the Wolfman does indeed have nards. And is played by Uncle Rico!Speaking of 1987 and vampires, Near Dark has this low-key, compelling noiry vibe to it that's pretty distinct. And also Bill Paxton.
Speaking of 1987 and vampires, The Monster Squad is...I dunno, haven't watched in like 20 years, but it was cool when I was 12? I intermittently check if it's available anywhere. Does Wolfman's got nards still? Shane Black wrote this and Lethal Weapon in the same year he was in Predator. What a year for that guy. Where the hell did he come from all of a sudden? The same dimensional void that dumped out all these dank 1987's vampire movies?
How about the classic Bruce Willis action/adventure movie where he's spouting quips and fleeing exploding buildings?
That's right, I'm talking about Hudson Hawk:
It never got a lot of love, but I'm in the "so bad it's good" camp when it comes to this movie.
- Shoehorned musical numbers with explosions? Check.
- Ridiculous plots involving historical figures? Check.
- Bruce Willis from back when you can tell he was trying, and not just phoning it in? Check.
That's right, I'm talking about Hudson Hawk:
It never got a lot of love, but I'm in the "so bad it's good" camp when it comes to this movie.
- Shoehorned musical numbers with explosions? Check.
- Ridiculous plots involving historical figures? Check.
- Bruce Willis from back when you can tell he was trying, and not just phoning it in? Check.
A steamy double feature of unrepentant horniness, thrilling twists and turns, and incredible music. Good old fashioned erotic thrillers, gotta love em.
Body Heat is really good, I was gonna mention it but I got lazy and it's been a while since I saw it. But I definitely second this rec.
A steamy double feature of unrepentant horniness, thrilling twists and turns, and incredible music. Good old fashioned erotic thrillers, gotta love em.
The Frighteners (1996) A fun horror/comedy by Peter Jackson starring Michael J. Fox as a con man that can communicate with the dead.
I've seen maybe a third of this on a hotel telly while on holiday, then we went off to do something else and I've never seen the end, but I really liked what I saw. Must chase it up sometime.
It did help with the premise that I could very quickly go "Ah, Rentaghost!".
My nominee: The *other* big 90's hacking movie... and the better one.
JUST LOOK AT THAT CAST.
Seconded, it's not really heralded as much as many others, but it's a good movie.The 'Burbs (1989)
Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins), it's a horror-flavored comedy about an overstressed everyman portrayed by Tom Hanks (every everyman ever) who decides to spend his much-needed vacation doing nothing but being lazy at home, who ends up suspecting that his odd new foreign neighbors are serial killers. Guest starring Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) as his sensible wife, and Corey Feldman (80's child actor) as an uninvolved teenager who believes that people-watching can be more fun than any TV.
How about the classic Bruce Willis action/adventure movie where he's spouting quips and fleeing exploding buildings?
That's right, I'm talking about Hudson Hawk:
It never got a lot of love, but I'm in the "so bad it's good" camp when it comes to this movie.
- Shoehorned musical numbers with explosions? Check.
- Ridiculous plots involving historical figures? Check.
- Bruce Willis from back when you can tell he was trying, and not just phoning it in? Check.
It's much-maligned, but yeah, I'm genuinely fond of this one too.
Unironically recommending, Nemesis, Virus, Screamers, and Cyborg.
R rated future stuff with cyborgs and body horror are pretty much non existent nowadays.
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The Vanishing - This is a fucked up movie that sticks with you, about a woman who vanishes at a gas station and her boyfriend's obsession with finding her.
Brainscan - This one's about a video game where real people die. Watch it for the 90's nostalgia alone.
Virgin Suicides - An awkward watch, but with great music and cinematography.
Strange Days - One of the most underrated movies of the 1990's. Obsession, desire, betrayal, corruption, racism, depravity, voyeurism, addiction, technology, revolution, this movie did it all. It's a sci-fi masterpiece with an intricate plot and vivid characters.
Brainscan - This one's about a video game where real people die. Watch it for the 90's nostalgia alone.
Virgin Suicides - An awkward watch, but with great music and cinematography.
Strange Days - One of the most underrated movies of the 1990's. Obsession, desire, betrayal, corruption, racism, depravity, voyeurism, addiction, technology, revolution, this movie did it all. It's a sci-fi masterpiece with an intricate plot and vivid characters.
FLASH GORDON (1980)
If you like cult classic Sci-fi movies with lots of obvious miniatures and matte painting backdrops then you should check out Flash Gordon (1980). It's fun and campy in the best way possible. Definitely the type of movie you at first think you like only ironically until you realize you've seen it half a dozen times already and it's actually legitimately awesome. Also had a great cast including Max von Sydow, Topol, Brian Blessed, and a young/pre-Bond Timothy Dalton. Also, it will be good prep since Taika Waititi is writing and directing a new Flash Gordon movie, and the 1980 version is one of his all times favorites (and was a large inspiration for Thor Ragnarok). On an underappreciated old sci-fi kick after seeing Dune but want something more jolly and adventurous? Then Flash Gordon is a perfect choice.
Also, I'm writing this as a separate paragraph because I cannot overstate how good the soundtrack (created by Queen) is. Like, one of the all-time greats, truly. The theme song will be stuck in your head for life. Even if you have no interest in the movie, check out the music (but you should also watch the movie).
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990)
A remake (of one of the most well-known horror movies of all time), which I think is actually better than the original. It's also directed by Tom Savini, one of the all-time great makeup/monster artists. One of the things I like most about it is the scope and scale. It's small and intimate but still manages to be scary. And speaking of the horror aspect, it's not really overly violent, and it's more about creating a spooky mood and atmosphere than just a lot of jump scare and blood/guts.
CLUE (1985)
I feel like the popularity of Clue (1985) has risen quite a bit over the past decade, but I still think it has cult status. The idea of a movie based on a board game sounds awful, but it is a legitimately funny movie and a great time, especially with the likes of Tim Curry giving a fantastic performance. Spooky vibes, but not a scary movie. It's one of those movies that in my opinion just exudes nostalgia for the time it came from, even if you don't really have any in the first place for it. Basically, it's a perfect chilly Fall Friday/Saturday pizza night cozy movie. There may also be a few one-liners or gags you're familiar with but weren't aware they came from Clue.
If you like cult classic Sci-fi movies with lots of obvious miniatures and matte painting backdrops then you should check out Flash Gordon (1980). It's fun and campy in the best way possible. Definitely the type of movie you at first think you like only ironically until you realize you've seen it half a dozen times already and it's actually legitimately awesome. Also had a great cast including Max von Sydow, Topol, Brian Blessed, and a young/pre-Bond Timothy Dalton. Also, it will be good prep since Taika Waititi is writing and directing a new Flash Gordon movie, and the 1980 version is one of his all times favorites (and was a large inspiration for Thor Ragnarok). On an underappreciated old sci-fi kick after seeing Dune but want something more jolly and adventurous? Then Flash Gordon is a perfect choice.
Also, I'm writing this as a separate paragraph because I cannot overstate how good the soundtrack (created by Queen) is. Like, one of the all-time greats, truly. The theme song will be stuck in your head for life. Even if you have no interest in the movie, check out the music (but you should also watch the movie).
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990)
A remake (of one of the most well-known horror movies of all time), which I think is actually better than the original. It's also directed by Tom Savini, one of the all-time great makeup/monster artists. One of the things I like most about it is the scope and scale. It's small and intimate but still manages to be scary. And speaking of the horror aspect, it's not really overly violent, and it's more about creating a spooky mood and atmosphere than just a lot of jump scare and blood/guts.
CLUE (1985)
I feel like the popularity of Clue (1985) has risen quite a bit over the past decade, but I still think it has cult status. The idea of a movie based on a board game sounds awful, but it is a legitimately funny movie and a great time, especially with the likes of Tim Curry giving a fantastic performance. Spooky vibes, but not a scary movie. It's one of those movies that in my opinion just exudes nostalgia for the time it came from, even if you don't really have any in the first place for it. Basically, it's a perfect chilly Fall Friday/Saturday pizza night cozy movie. There may also be a few one-liners or gags you're familiar with but weren't aware they came from Clue.
David Lynch's The Straight Story is a great film that never seems to get mentioned enough. It's the tale of an elderly man who travels across America on a lawnmower to see his estranged brother before it's too late. Very enjoyable film that's both funny and moving.
Yeah, this is a terrific horror film. Wonderfully gruesome practical effects and you're never quite sure the first time you watch it who will live and who won't.Do you like horror? The 80s remake of The Blob is super underrated, it's up there with the Thing and The Fly imo.
Unironically recommending, Nemesis, Virus, Screamers, and Cyborg.
R rated future stuff with cyborgs and body horror are pretty much non existent nowadays.
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Add Hardware to that list too
I like Arnold movies usually, but Running Man is almost nothing like the short novel it's based on, and the novel is far superior.Running Man (1987)
So many great movies in this thread from when I was age 4-24 good lord. I've seen most of them. Would recommend.
The "You're a funny guy, Sully, I like you. That's why I'm going to kill you last" combo with "remember when I promised I'd kill you last? I lied" is pretty hard to top.
Agreed, the OG story is a Stephen king novel and much more serious in tone. You def can't go in expecting a 1:1 adaptation.
Doesn't stop this film from being one of the most enjoyable action movies from the 80s imo but to each their own.
Makes a great double-feature with I Come In Peace / Dark Angel, where Dolph Lundgren hunts down an alien drug dealer sucking the adrenaline from humans in Houston. Just super-comfy early 90's sci-fi action vibes all around.
I feel like the first half is way better than the second half IMO
John Travolta and Nicholas Cage playing themselves playing each other playing themselves complete with godly John Woo action.
Too bad Danny Masterson's is in it briefly in a scene where...yeah, if you've seen it and are aware of what he did, you'll know.
the final sequence of events in this is *chefs kiss*
it almost lost me but it was so worth the wait
The Japanese film Cure (1997) is an enigmatic crime thriller with a supernatural slant. A series of gruesome murders are committed by disparate people who carve an 'X' into their victims' chests but have no recollection of the act. A young man Mamiya is suspected of being the cause of it and is taken into custody although how or why he's doing it is unclear. It's a gripping story that often instils a sense of unease in the viewer. It most obviously recalls the likes of Se7en or Silence of the Lambs but it also reminds me of Death Note, especially the dynamic between Mamiya and Detective Takabe.
John Travolta and Nicholas Cage playing themselves playing each other playing themselves complete with godly John Woo action.
Too bad Danny Masterson's is in it briefly in a scene where...yeah, if you've seen it and are aware of what he did, you'll know.
Literally the first sentence in the OP bro
this is itThe 'Burbs (1989)
Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins), it's a horror-flavored comedy about an overstressed everyman portrayed by Tom Hanks (every everyman ever) who decides to spend his much-needed vacation doing nothing but being lazy at home, who ends up suspecting that his odd new foreign neighbors are serial killers. Guest starring Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) as his sensible wife, and Corey Feldman (80's child actor) as an uninvolved teenager who believes that people-watching can be more fun than any TV.
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