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The 80's movies that shaped my childhood.
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A Christmas Story (Full-Screen Edition)A Christmas Story (Full-Screen Edition)
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The classic Xmas movie of my youth. Though I liked it better when they didn't show it all day long on Xmas. It was much better when it was a cult classic secret among it's fans. Still a great movie.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (Infinifilm Edition)A Nightmare on Elm Street (Infinifilm Edition)
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This movie did give me nightmares. I swore off Horror movies for many years after I watched this one. My mommy told me not to watch it, she was right! At least she was when I was younger. Now I love this movie. Some parts are a bit on the cheesy side, but you can't deny the icon that is Freddy Krueger.
Aliens (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Aliens (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Pretty much what you want in a science fiction movie. The action is amazing even if it is a little on the long side.
Back to the Future - The Complete Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)Back to the Future - The Complete Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)
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All three of these movies are great. Probably my most watched movies on this entire list. They hold up extremely well.
Batman (Two-Disc Special Edition)Batman (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Sure the new Batman movies have this one beat. Back in the 80's though we had not seen anything like this. Set a high bar for the Superhero movies that came after it. Though this particular series went to crap after tim Burton left.
Beverly Hills Cop (Special Collector's Edition)Beverly Hills Cop (Special Collector's Edition)
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Yes, there was a time when Eddie Murphy was funny. This was one of those times.
Big Trouble in Little China (Single Disc Edition)Big Trouble in Little China (Single Disc Edition)
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This is a preteen's wet dream of a movie. Kung Fu, Supernatural powers, and Kim Cattrall looking good!
Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventureBill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
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Such a fun flick. Watch it with a friend.
The Breakfast ClubThe Breakfast Club
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Ok I know I said it would be too easy to add the Brat Pack movies but I just had to add this one. It's just too good.
ClueClue
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This movie is one of those cult classics, and if you haven't seen it you would be blown away by how funny it is. Yes it is based on the board game of the same name. And yes, it has three endings for you to choose from.
Coming to America (Special Collector's Edition)Coming to America (Special Collector's Edition)
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Another Eddie Murphy classic. He played a load of characters in this movie. Aside from that it's just a fun movie to watch.
Die HardDie Hard
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Yippee Ki Yay...
Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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No matter what anyone says, this is the best Star Wars movie. The bad guys win, something very unheard of when your a child.
Evil Dead IIEvil Dead II
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Very funny and very violent movie. Ash may be the best character ever created. Another one to watch with a friend.
Field of Dreams (Widescreen Two-Disc Anniversary Edition)Field of Dreams (Widescreen Two-Disc Anniversary Edition)
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If you like Baseball you will love this movie. If you hate Baseball, you will still love this movie. A very touching movie made for well anyone really. It's the closest thing any movie has come to being a chick flick for dudes, if you catch my meaning.
Ghostbusters Double Feature Gift Set (Ghostbusters/ Ghostbusters 2 and Commemorative Book)Ghostbusters Double Feature Gift Set (Ghostbusters/ Ghostbusters 2 and Commemorative Book)
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You have to love this movie. It's just one of those flicks that hit's you in all the right places. Just don't cross the streams!
The Golden ChildThe Golden Child
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Another cult classic Eddie Murphy vehicle. Funny with some pretty good fight scenes and some even better lines.
The GooniesThe Goonies
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This is every kids dream. To go on an adventure filled with danger looking for treasure. It's just what the doctor ordered when your sick at home from work.
Gremlins (Special Edition)Gremlins (Special Edition)
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A kid friendly horror movie. BONUS: Phoebe Cates lookin hot as she always does. I had the Gizmo toy when I was younger as well.
HighlanderHighlander
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Highlander is Definitely a guys movie. Immortal swordsmen that have to cut off eachothers heads to gain eachothers powers. If you decide to watch the rest of the movies and the series, you need to remember one thing, nothing in this movie actually happened in the story. Do yourself a favor though, and just stick to this one.
The Karate Kid (Special Edition)The Karate Kid (Special Edition)
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Who wasn't the kid that was picked on in school? Who didn't want to be the one that learned karate and busted all the bullies up? This movie is for you! as it was for me.
The Last DragonThe Last Dragon
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Extremely 80's cheesy karate movie with the cheesy 80's soundtrack to go along with it. Still has some good fights and one of the best climaxes in film.
The Lost BoysThe Lost Boys
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Best Vampire movie ever, Twilight can suck it! Bad pun I know LOL!
The Monster Squad (Two-Disc 20th Anniversary Edition)The Monster Squad (Two-Disc 20th Anniversary Edition)
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Another preteen fantasy. It's Goonies with monsters. I so do love this movie.
National Lampoon's Vacation (20th Anniversary Special Edition)National Lampoon's Vacation (20th Anniversary Special Edition)
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Hilarious Chevy Chase outing. BONUS: Christy Brinkly looking good!
The NeverEnding StoryThe NeverEnding Story
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Such a good kids film. Very weird and artsy, but a definite classic.
Pee-Wee's Big AdventurePee-Wee's Big Adventure
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Funny movie, everyone loved Pee Wee in the 80's!
Predator (Widescreen Collector's Edition)Predator (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
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Awsome bloody Schwarzenegger action movie. Still holds up today. "If it bleeds, we can kill it!"
Rambo: First Blood, Part 2Rambo: First Blood, Part 2
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The first Rambo is about a man returning from Vietnam and the people not understanding what it's like. This one is about Rambo ripping up all over Cambodia. I'll take this one thank you.
Revenge of the Nerds - Panty Raid EditionRevenge of the Nerds - Panty Raid Edition
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After watching this movie you too will want to be a nerd, if you aren't already that is. Plus the panty raid scene ushered many of us boys into manhood.
Robocop (20th Anniversary Collector's Edition)Robocop (20th Anniversary Collector's Edition)
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Another 80's action movie. This one is violently hardcore. I'm talking horror movie level of violence.
Rocky IIIRocky III
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This one is in the same boat as the Rambo movie. The first one is probably a better film. This one has Mr. T in it though. Beat that!
ScroogedScrooged
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Very funny take on the Christmas carol story. Makes you feel good at the end.
SpaceballsSpaceballs
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Hilarious Star Wars spoof by Mel Brooks. So many classic lines!
Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)
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My favorite 80's Star Trek movie. It's very funny even if you don't like Star Trek you will still get a kick out of this one.
Superman II - The Richard Donner CutSuperman II - The Richard Donner Cut
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The best Superman movie, atleast for the moment. It's completely cheesy, but still has Supes best onscreen throwdown. "Kneel Before ZOD!"
Top Gun (Widescreen Special Collector's Edition)Top Gun (Widescreen Special Collector's Edition)
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Tom Cruise is an idiot, and a bad actor. This movie is still a good one. Some great aerial action. See also Iron Eagle.
The Transformers - The Movie (20th Anniversary Special Edition)The Transformers - The Movie (20th Anniversary Special Edition)
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This is the real Transformers movie. Reember when Optimus Prime dies? Oh crap did I just ruin it for you?
Willow (Special Edition)Willow (Special Edition)
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Extremely underated movie made by the Lucasfilms studio. It is essentially Star wars in the realm of fantasy instead of sci fi/fantasy. Val Kilmer is actually pretty cool in this move. Yes it did cause me physical pain to write that.
The WizardThe Wizard
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Another childs dream come true movie. Being a kid in the 80's your entire life revolved around Nintendo. So many claim this movie is just a 90 minute nintendo commercial. That is probably true, but kids today just don't know what games were like in the old days. This will give them a glimpse of how exciting it all was back then. I love this movie, I am not ashamed to admit it.