As the slasher craze finally ran out of steam near the end of the 80s, some wondered what would fill the void left by various
Tag: 1980s
Phantom Of The Mall: Eric’s Revenge (1989) – Review
As the slasher craze was gradually bleeding out at the end of the decade, the 80s saw a couple of outlandish attempts to mould Gaston
Cannonball Run II (1984) – Review
If you look at it a certain way, Cannonball Run II makes perfect sense. After all, wasn’t the first Cannonball Run only an exaggerated progression
The New York Ripper (1982) – Review
Even though I’m probably going to catch hell (or even a knife in the privates) for this, I have to admit I never really cared
Excalibur (1981) – Review
I’ve never met John Boorman in the flesh, but I’m willing to bet cash money that restraint wasn’t high on his list of priorities whenever
Deathstalker And The Warriors From Hell (1988) – Review
Sometimes, life gives you not-so-subtle hints about an experience you are about to embark on that can range from dark storm clouds literally forming on
Never Say Never Again (1983) – Review
While the story of the tangled movie rights of Ian Flemming’s Bond novel, Thunderball, would probably be best left explained by someone who remotely understood
The Cannonball Run (1981) – Review
Just when you thought it was safe to put the handbrake on that weird subgenre of good ol’ boy blockbusters that either saw Burt Reynolds
No Holds Barred (1989) – Review
Certain sports are kind of hard to capture correctly on film when compared to other – I mean compare how many boxing and racing movies
Highlander (1986) – Review
“Wow! I feel like I’m in the Highlander!” marveled that great philosopher, Ricky Bobby near the end of Talladega Nights and while it sadly never
Deathstalker II: Duel Of The Titans (1987) – Review
Despite its cult leanings that probably stemmed from a generation of youngsters being enthralled by the acres of exposed flesh on display, the original Deathstalker
Smokey And The Bandit Part 3 (1983) – Review
Some franchises are bigger than the stars who populate them thanks to a central concept that can generate interest regardless of who is front an
Manhattan Baby (1982) – Review
For those not in the know, Lucio Fulci is one of the greatest paradoxes of Italian horror cinema. His movies were often stunningly shot with
Deathstalker (1983) – Review
There’s something about fantasy movies from the early 80s that tend to hit a little different – they’re harder, they’re harsher and they seem to
StageFright (1987) – Review
While loaded with a plethora of alternate titles that range from the trippy (Aquarius), to the bizarre (Bloody Bird), StageFright remains a flamboyant and stylish
Pale Rider (1985) – Review
There probably isn’t another filmmaker alive who understands the importance of American myth more than Clint Eastwood. Having portrayed more enigmatic, mysterious, quickdrawing leading men
Smokey And The Bandit II (1980) – Review
There’s some things you simply can’t shake from childhood, be it a lingering phobia, a peculiar habit, or an affinity for a particular movie you
Action Jackson (1988) – Review
Despite the presence of a chuckling Axel Foley smart-talking his way through Beverly Hills or Lethal Weapon’s grizzled Roger Murtaugh, 80s action movies rarely sported
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) – Review
After a first instalment that raised some pertinent questions about the law and justice (albeit in a very exploitative way) and a third instalment that
American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989) – Review
While I don’t want to sound like something of an action snob, the news that many American Ninja fans utterly despise the third installment came
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