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15 Best Cheesy '80s Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked (screenrant.com)
submitted 2 months ago by Emperor@feddit.uk to c/movies@lemm.ee
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Cheesy ‘80s sci-fi movies are perfect for watching with friends. The 1980s have produced some of the best movies of all time, and the era is often considered to be a launching point for the increasing popularity of the sci-fi genre. However, some titles haven’t had the same success as others. Many audience members now love plenty of ‘80s box office flops, mainly because they are receiving the much-needed appreciation that they deserve years after their initial release.

Science fiction is often perceived as deeply serious and full of intricate details that need to be completely accurate. However, this isn’t always true, and sci-fi comedies are incredibly successful because they focus on humor over factual information. Cheesy movies are loved because the titles don’t take themselves seriously, so when combined with sci-fi, they quickly become some of the best films to kick back and enjoy with friends.

They are:

  1. RoboCop (1987)
  2. Dune (1984)
  3. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
  4. Howard The Duck (1986)
  5. Weird Science (1985)
  6. Masters Of The Universe (1987)
  7. Tron (1982)
  8. Flash Gordon (1980)
  9. Back To The Future (1985)
  10. Spaceballs (1987)
  11. Ghostbusters (1984)
  12. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  13. The Running Man (1987)
  14. Trancers (1984)
  15. Hell Comes To Frogtown (1988)
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[–] DrBob@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 months ago

How can this list even exist without They Live (1988)

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 9 points 2 months ago

I'm not sure they know what cheesy is. I'd not include obvious comedies or actual big hits (although I'd allow Flash Gordon as it is camp).

So you'd have HCTFT, Trancers, and Flash Gordon and throw in Battle Beyond the Stars (and any number of Star Wars cash-ins like Starcrash), Spacehunter, The Stuff, Dune, Cyborg, The Last Starfighter, Fortress, Lifeforce Galaxy of Terror, etc.

[–] Lemmeenym@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

How can you have a list of 80s cheesy sci-fi with no Troma? The Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke Em High, Surf Nazis Must Die.

On top of being a list of big budget films these are supposed to be under appreciated? Ghostbusters had a sequel in the 80s, basically continuous TV presence for the past ~40 years, and unreasonably huge merchandiseing. It's one of the most successful franchises of all time.

[–] witty_username@feddit.nl 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I realise that tremors was released in 1990 but it was most certainly shot in the 80's

Edit: miracle mile should also be on the list

[–] numbermess@fedia.io 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not seeing Solarbabies here.

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 1 points 2 months ago

Now that's a great shout.