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Movies I've seen from 1981

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1
Scanners 1981,  R)
Scanners
Classic crazy Cronenberg movie, a must see for fans of his work. If you're not a fan of his you'll probably get confused and frustrated watching it.
2
Heavy Metal 1981,  R)
Heavy Metal
This has everything, action, adventure, horror, comedy, sci-fi, and great music.
3
Omen III: The Final Conflict 1981,  R)
Omen III: The Final Conflict
The perfect ending to the Omen trilogy, exactly the way it will happen. Again there are great actors in this movie as in the first two movies, and the beautiful music score. The only element this horror film lacks is blood and gore, but it doesn't hinder the movie a bit. If you've only seen the first movie, you don't know the whole story, so please watch the second and third (this movie). This movie was really great.
4
Mommie Dearest 1981,  PG)
Mommie Dearest
A very interesting movie, good acting, and supposed to be based on the life of a celebrity, so if you're interested in those kinds of movies, this is one you'll really like.
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Urgh! A Music War 1981,  R)
Urgh! A Music War
Fantastic concert excerpts from great bands at the time, if you love 80s new wave bands, check this out for sure.
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) 1981,  PG)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark)
One of the greatest adventure movies that's set back in another time. Indiana is an iconic character that everyone knows. If you haven't seen this movie, go rent it now!
7
The Evil Dead 1981,  R)
The Evil Dead
A fantastic horror film, it really changed the genre. This movie has both gore and comedy, and it's a good combination: creepy and humorous. If you love horror, you must see this movie.
8
My Bloody Valentine 1981,  R)
My Bloody Valentine
One of the best of the slasher movies.
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The Fox and the Hound 1981,  G)
The Fox and the Hound
Cute Disney movie. There weren't many of these in the 80s. Plus, Corey Feldman does a voice for this movie, so if you're a fan of his check it out.
10
Ms. 45 1981,  R)
Ms. 45
I really liked this movie, it wasn't what I expected from the poster, but it was actually really good. Tamerlis plays a mute who, after being attacked by two men in the same day, goes kinda crazy taking revenge on men, for both her own protection and that of other women in New York. Because she can't speak, the movie doesn't have as much dialogue as other movies, and it doesn't have much music either, but visually, it's hypnotic and atmospheric. The ending felt like a dream, I wasn't sure it was really happening until the movie ended. I highly recommend taking a chance on this unique horror revenge (and sorta feminist) movie, I know I enjoyed it.
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Excalibur 1981,  R)
Excalibur
I was surprised, this was actually a very good movie. It tells the classic story of King Arthur and the knights of the round table, but with generous amounts of blood and gore. The action scenes are really cool, the actors are great, and the story is epic. The only thing about this movie I didn't like was how long it was, over two hours long. If you take a break in the middle, or if you like longer films, I would highly recommend this movie.
12
Stripes 1981,  R)
Stripes
These two friends join the army because they've got nothing better to do! This is really funny, and it's got a great cast.
13
Body Heat 1981,  R)
Body Heat
This is a really good thriller. It has a good story, good actors, and a good ending. There were a few boring scenes along the way, but overall it was a really good movie.
14
Absence Of Malice 2004,  PG)
Absence Of Malice
A really good movie about journalism. I was a bit confused at times with all the laws and journalism jargon, though. But, the actors are good, the story is exciting, and it's a really interesting movie.
15
Eyewitness 1981,  R)
Eyewitness
I liked this movie, particularly James Woods as the creep who the police suspect just because he's creepy. Plus, Sigourney Weaver is a great actress. The mystery is interesting, although I fell asleep near the end, I was really just tired, I'll have to rewatch this someday, but I know how it ended anyway. I liked the ending. I would recommend this movie.
16
Bustin' Loose 1981,  R)
Bustin' Loose
It seems every comedian has to do one of these movies with kids for some reason, not all of them being that good, but I really enjoyed this movie, Pryor is hilarious and there's some real exciting scenes. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes Pryor's comedy.
17
The Hand 1981,  R)
The Hand
I thought this was a way cool movie, but it seems like other people aren't very impressed with it. I don't care, I still loved it, Michael Caine was really good, and the story was cool, and I enjoyed the movie. I love how it ends, and all the crazy things that happen. I recommend seeing this movie.
18
Graduation Day 1981,  R)
Graduation Day
This is another movie from Troma, which usually means stupid or over the top type movies, but this one is more of a regular slasher flick of the 80s,although it does have some elements that would remind you of other Troma movies. I found this to be a good balance between the stupid movies from Troma, and 80s slasher movies. This was a good horror movie, I really enjoyed it.
19
Strange Behavior 1981,  R)
Strange Behavior
I was really impressed by this horror movie. It has parts that are so bad, they're funny, but it is also exciting and surprising at other times. I really enjoyed it.
20
Halloween II 1981,  R)
Halloween II
This is a really good sequel, it explains more of the story, but I don't understand why and how Michael Myers is unable to die. Hopefully that will be explained in the next movie? Another small thing I didn't understand was the use of the song mr. sandman, what did that have to do with the movie? I'd expect that song in a Nightmare on Elm street sequel, but not this. Anyway, this movie was good and scary, and if you like slasher flicks you can't miss the Halloween series.
21
The Howling 1981,  R)
The Howling
Finally a good werewolf movie. Great make up and effects along with a great story and great actors. This movie has the best balance of good werewolf movie elements I've seen so far from the 80s. I highly recommend this movie.
22
Sharky's Machine 1981,  R)
23
Dead and Buried 1981,  R)
24
Student Bodies 1981,  R)
Student Bodies
First of all, this isn't the first horror comedy movie as the poster says, but it may be the first spoof of slasher films, and it is a good spoof at that. If you are a horror movie fan this is a must-see. There is some really funny stuff in this movie, a good amount of blood and gore, and an unexpected turn at the end, which also spoofs horror movies.
25
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie 1981,  G)
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Just like the other looney tunes movies, this movie combines the classic cartoons into a semi-linear story. For the most part it works, but some of the times it's kinda annoying. But these movies remain enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
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The Great Muppet Caper 1981,  G)
The Great Muppet Caper
Not as funny as the Muppet Movie, but still enjoyable. You've got the Muppets again, more celebrities, and some funny jokes, so it's a fun movie.
27
Modern Problems 1981,  PG)
28
Full Moon High 1982,  PG)
29
Happy Birthday to Me 1980,  R)
Happy Birthday to Me
For the most part this movie seemed to be a normal slasher film, but I was surprised by the ending. The movie really confused me, especially because some of the teens looked alike, so I would think: didn't they die? Other than that, I'd say this movie is worth watching. It's not exceptional, but it's pretty good.
30
Take This Job and Shove It 1981,  PG)
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Clash of the Titans 1981,  PG)
Clash of the Titans
A nice fantasy film reminiscent of the 50s and 60s films like Jason and the Argonauts. There are many beautiful settings and cool special effects, even though some look a little silly, especially the robot owl. Overall, it's an okay movie.
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The Cannonball Run 1981,  PG)
The Cannonball Run
Although this is just another one of the illegal road race across the country comedy movies, with the same plot as the others, it has a really good variety of stars. I mean, you get to see Jackie Chan fight Peter Fonda, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. arguing with Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLouie, etc. It's pretty cool, and the ending was unexpected. It's not the best road race movie, but it's one of the better ones, and I enjoyed it.
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Continental Divide 1981,  PG)
Continental Divide
Belushi is funny as the Chicago reporter sent to the rocky mountains, who doesn't know anything about surviving in the wild, and falls in love with a nature lover. It's enjoyable until the end, which is a bit odd, but I would still recommend this to people who like romantic comedies.
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Bloody Birthday 1981,  R)
Bloody Birthday
For the most part this movie was pretty cool, especially the three child actors, who happen to be the killers (don't worry, that's not a spoiler.). Of course, the premise of the story is crazy: the three kids were all born on the same day, which happens to be a day when Saturn wasn't aligned with the other planets or something, so they were born devoid of emotion. Yeah, that doesn't make much sense, but maybe it's so crazy that it works? I'm not sure about that, but this movie wasn't bad.
35
Hell Night 1981,  R)
36
Shock Treatment 1981,  PG)
Shock Treatment
They tried to make a sequel to Rocky Horror Picture show, and failed to deliver, there's no point in watching this. They don't even use all the same actors.
37
Dragonslayer 1981,  PG)
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Only When I Laugh 1981,  R)
Only When I Laugh
Although this film has the word laugh in the title it is not a comedy, it's a drama. It's a pretty good drama too, it's a slice of life type story about an actress and her daughter. The movie starts out good, but then you realize how predictable it is, and that it's not so good. Overall, it's an okay movie, though, Simon is a good writer.
39
Arthur 1977,  PG)
40
Gregory's Girl 1980,  PG)
Gregory's Girl
This movie was okay. It was really hard to get used to the accents at first, and I didn't understand some of what was going on in the movie, not just because of the accents, though. The ending wasn't predictable, but it was disappointing after seeing the rest of the movie. Overall this movie wasn't bad, yet it wasn't a great movie either.
41
Thief 1981,  R)
Thief
I didn't get to watch the entire movie, but from what I saw this movie isn't any different from many other similar films. Of course, this has an all star cast and a famous director, but that doesn't always make for a great film. I would like to see this movie again if I can, maybe I will have a better opinion of it the second time around.
42
Heartbeeps 1981,  PG)
Heartbeeps
Silly, good cast, funny, but also a bit cold like the robots in the movie. Overall, it's enjoyable and fun, sort of like Short Circuit.
43
The Prowler 1981,  R)
The Prowler
This movie reminded me of My Bloody Valentine, but the ending wasn't as shocking as it was in that movie. For the most part, this is a routine slasher movie. There is a little gore, but the special effects are pretty good. I really didn't like the actors in this movie and their characters aren't very interesting either. Overall, it's a so-so movie.
44
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior 1981,  R)
45
Hawk the Slayer 1981,  PG)
46
The House By The Cemetery (Quella villa accanto al cimitero) 1981,  R)
The House By The Cemetery (Quella villa accanto al cimitero)
Maybe I'll need to see this movie again, because I totally did not understand what was supposed to be the shock at the end. I think it the ending was supposed to make the audience understand how the old family that used to live in the house, the mad scientist, and the new family (particularly the kid) are somehow related. Either the film makers didn't do a good job of explaining, or I missed something.
47
Eyes of a Stranger 1981,  R)
48
Neighbors 1981,  R)
Neighbors
This movie is zany at times, but more boring than funny. Sure, there are some good actors, so if you're a big fan, you might like to see this movie.
49
Road Games 1981,  PG)
Road Games
Road Games is essentially someone trying to make a Hitchcock film that takes place in Australia. The story is exactly like Rear Window except with an able bodied truck driver. The weirdest thing about this movie was that the main actors weren't Australian, and didn't even try to do the accent, yet they're surrounded by Australian actors in the smaller roles. Why not get Australian actors for the main characters? Plus, unlike Rear Window the ending is very unclear and confusing. This movie isn't very good, but it tries to be cool, Keach even gets out some binoculars at one point to hint that this is supposed to be like Rear Window, not that it makes sense for him to use binoculars at that point in the movie. Anyway, this movie fails, but it's not horrendously bad.
50
An American Werewolf in London 1981,  R)
51
Spaced Out 1983,  Unrated)
Spaced Out
Although I loved seeing Glory Annen in this movie, she was cute as always, she doesn't have a very big part. The story was a bit silly, and the characters were stupid, but it is a normal sex comedy so you can't expect much when they try to put that into space.
52
Private Lessons 1980,  R)
53
The Funhouse (Carnival of Terror) 1981,  R)
The Funhouse (Carnival of Terror)
Not that scary, but it is kinda creepy....
54
Outland 1981,  R)
Outland
If you love mystery and thrillers, but would like to take a chance on one set in space, check this movie out. If you love science fiction, you wont care for this film. This movie does do a good job of setting a sort of detective and gangster film noir in space, in terms of set designs and things. The only thing I don't like is that it tells you things about space which any sci-fi fan would already know. Plus, there are many long, boring scenes, and characters we don't care about. Overall, a so-so film.
55
Smash Palace 1981,  R)
56
Waitress! (Soup to Nuts) 1981,  R)
Waitress! (Soup to Nuts)
This movie was it's good moments and funny scenes, but the bad jokes overrule them. I wasn't able to watch the entire movie, but what I did see wasn't all that enjoyable, so I wouldn't recommend this movie.
57
Puberty Blues 1981,  R)
Puberty Blues
I will preface this review by saying that this movie was not horrible. First of all, this film is more of a biography/documentary of daily teenage girl life in Australia. If you think that would make for a good movie, go ahead and see this movie. If not, read on. Second, this movie is boring. There is little in the way of an actual plot or story, and that made it pretty boring. Lastly, the ending is good, but I don't think it's a good idea to make the audience wait over an hour or longer for something that could have happened much earlier in the film. Anyway, I wont recommend this movie, but I wont tell you not to watch it either. If you are really a fan of serious drama, you may enjoy this.
58
Hedda Gabler 1981,  Unrated)
59
Taps 1981,  PG)
60
Friday the 13th Part 2 1981,  R)
61
History of the World -- Part I 1981,  R)
History of the World -- Part I
The worst of Brooks' films, in my opinion.
62
The Burning 1981,  R)
The Burning
An average slasher movie, a little less gory than others, but it obviously was trying to ride the wave of summer camp horror movies which were popular at the time, as if they were trying to copy Friday the 13th but just changed the villain. There are some actors who are famous for other movies, but none of them give great performances in this one, everyone seems to just be fooling around. The special effects aren't great either, there were some scenes where you can tell it's fake. I wouldn't recommend seeing this movie.
63
Wolfen 1981,  R)
Wolfen
First of all there's no gore, a little blood, but that's it, you don't even get to see the werewolf attack anyone. This is probably the worst werewolf movie I've seen. I not really a fan of werewolves, though, but I really didn't like this movie it was boring.
64
American Pop 1981,  R)
American Pop
This was boring, it just doesn't draw the audience in like it should.
65
Scream (The Outing) 1981,  R)
66
Time Bandits 1981,  PG)
Time Bandits
I just couldn't get into it. Maybe I'll try watching it again some time.

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