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Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)
Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)
2021 | Horror
8
6.9 (12 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Not a bad end to the trilogy. I did like that they explain the origin of the Shadyside curse and show the truth about the witch. When it gets back to the present it has some good things, but this one isn't as strong as the first two. The entire trilogy together is good however and a great nod to the 80s horror movies.
  
Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)
Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)
1982 | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Michael moriarity (1 more)
David carrdine
Watched last night on amazon prime I had heard of this film but never got round to watching it for some reason never finding it on dvd in the UK but last night finally found it anyway film is OK very 80s in its budget and acting would been nice to seen more of the serpent other the end of the film
  
Final Terror (1985)
Final Terror (1985)
1985 | Horror
5
5.5 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Watched for a Friday the 13th ripoff it wasn't up to the standards of slasher movies and I've seen lots especially from the 80s and this one just didn't do it for me from the cast yes that's daryl hannah who basically doesn't do much till near the end of the movie when she's attacked by the psycho not one of my favourite slashers
  
Sing Street (2016)
Sing Street (2016)
2016 | International, Drama, Musical
10
8.8 (5 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Great music (1 more)
Great acting
Feels too short (0 more)
The new commitments
This unashamedly small but brilliant movie set in 80s Ireland was the film of 2016 for me. Due to the size and marketing of this movie it sadly didn't receive the audience in cinema it deserved. Thank God for Netflix.

This follows the tale of Connor who's struggling working class parents pull him from private school and into the harsh reality of 80s public school run by a hard nosed priest and bullys. He meets a young beauty Raphina and convinces her he has a band to try and win her over.

This movie does not try and be something it's not and almost having a small budget and unknown cast helps make everything seem real. the acting is fantastic which is something indie films usually lack performances are great especially from Brendon the older brother.

the real star of this film however is the original music used by the titular band. It is 2 parts 80s nostalgia and 1 part genius. I truly belive the song Drive it like you stole it is Oscar worthy and deserves a nod in the least.

I would recommend this film to anyone and suggest people of all ages to watch this film with lots of heart and lots of great music.
  
Predator (1987)
Predator (1987)
1987 | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
CGI Effects (they're so bad they're good) (1 more)
EXPLOSIONS! I swear, 80s action movies really went all out.
The Predator dies (was I the only one rooting for that alien asshole? I mean come on, he's a highly skilled alien hunter, it hardly seems likely he's going to die...) (1 more)
Covering yourself in mud does not kill your heat signature. It does briefly, but only for like two minutes before your body temp heats it up. Dutch would not have been 'invisible' to Preds for that long. This annoyed me so bad lol
A Cult Classic
It's been a looong time since I've watched the Predator/Alien movies over and they never disappoint me. The perfect mix of action, sci fi and horror elements, this is a gritty movie you can really sink your teeth into (and hell - Arnie in the 80s was some serious eye candy). I love how terrible the CGI is (though back in 87 it would've been on point), it really gives you that 'look how far we've come in technology' feel. It's got explosions, cursing, eye candy, an original alien concept (for the 80s), blood, guts, and gore. I mean, when you're looking for an old school action/sci fi that satisfies your need for grunge, go no further, this is the movie. It's still one of my favourites to this day :)
  
Say Anything... (1989)
Say Anything... (1989)
1989 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
I can't believe this is my first time watching this movie? How did I get this far in life and have not seen this? Especially with my love of the 80s? I'm ashamed.

Regardless, I want Lloyd. Diane doesn't deserve Lloyd, I do. Just kidding (not really). I thought this film was good. Very 80s, duh, but good! It didn't go the way I thought it would. I thought the iconic scene would be at the end, in the way that the iconic scene is at the end of The Breakfast Club (my favorite), but I have lived and learned. It is not at the end.

I think this movie is a perfect cozy-night-in watch by yourself or with friends. I am definitely going to keep it on my watchlist to come back to ever so often. I love Lloyd. Okay, that's all.
  
The Guest (2014)
The Guest (2014)
2014 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
The villain is superbly acted (4 more)
The film is extremely tense
The blood splatter is 80s-tastic
The music fits the film well
The diner scene is pretty damn cool
Adam Wingard strikes again with another seriously strong film. This one feels part home invasion horror and part 80s action thriller. There's some really nice blood splatter from gunshots in this flick. The villain is portrayed to perfection in a performance on par with Gyllenhaal in Nightcrawler and Ledger in The Dark Knight, or at least that's my opinion. The plot is a bit wild but it's a fun ride with some really memorable sequences. The diner scene in particular was pretty spectacular even though in the grand scheme of the finale it wasn't the biggest attraction. All in all a very entertaining film and another hit for Wingard to keep him in my top 5 modern filmmakers.
  
Stranger Things  - Season 2
Stranger Things - Season 2
2017 | Sci-Fi
incredible visuals (5 more)
heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures
fantastic 80s soundtrack
talented and likeable cast/ characters
good character and plot development
addictive
in some ways predictable, but it also offers a multitude of surprises (0 more)
i was incredibly excited about the second series after being late to the party with the first, and i really think this season surpassed my expectations- i'd argue it was even better than the first!!
  
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Patrick Williamson (6 KP) rated Stranger Things in TV

Mar 29, 2018 (Updated Mar 29, 2018)  
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
2016 | Sci-Fi
Brilliant acting from the kids (0 more)
Too slow (0 more)
OK but over rated
Reminds of Steven King films from the 80s. Tension, atmosphere and retro feel abounds but is badly let down by pacing of the story. Encompasses that era really well with nice touches but the story of the first series could and should have been a film instead of being stretched out, there's just not enough plot to go around.