This is a brilliant film..the kids in it do a great job it is based on a short story by Stephen King called 'The Body' for once the film gets it spot on just as good as the book. The story just captures what it means too be a kid..what your mates mean too you...and a time you wont ever get back.
Stand By Me
on DVD
(1986) Starring:River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton Director:Rob Reiner Certificate:
Based on Stephen King's novella THE BODY, director Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME is the disarmingly tender and subtly sublime story of four kids on the precipice of early adulthood who embark upon a quest. There's Gordie (Wil Wheaton), the intelligent, creative one with the obviously bright future. His ..read more »
This is a classic kids verses unspeakable evil and manage too kick its ass film.
The Monster Squad(1987) Starring:Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Andre Gower/ Robby Kiger Director:Fred Dekker Certificate:
Dracula is alive. In fact, he plans to rule the world and that is why he seeks the help of other legendary monsters. However, a bunch of kids regarded by their peers as losers uncover the devious plan and prepare for a counter strike.
If you truly are a child of the 80s this HAS too be on your list of all time faves. Adventure, dead pirates, treasure map, bad guys, a kid called chunk (Always your obligatory fat kid) what more could you ask for?
The Goonies
on DVD
(1985) Starring:Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman Director:Richard Donner Certificate:
A thrill-a-minute adventure film. When brothers Mikey (Sean Astin) and Brand (Josh Brolin) learn that greedy developers are forcing their family to move, they and their friends decide to have one last, precious adventure together. With the help of a treasure map they've found in the attic, the ..read more »
'You'll never grow old michael and you'll never die but you must feed' Classic line..top vampire film..very cool.
The Lost Boys
on DVD
(1987) Starring:Corey Feldman, Jami Gertz, Corey Haim Director:Joel Schumacher Certificate:
One of the better vampire films about two new-in-town brothers who discover a local gang of motorcycle youths are more undead than alive. Younger brother Sam works hard to eradicate the ghoulies but his older brother falls in love with the bunch's lone female - and is gradually becoming a vampire ..read more »
Stupid film I dont know why I liked it now..but I did..and its a classic 80s film so it has too go on my list!
The Boy Who Could Fly(1986) Starring:Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood Director:Nick Castle Certificate:
When her father kills himself, Milly loses interest in almost everything around her. But before long, she makes friends with Eric, a young autistic neighbor who just lost both of his parents. Together, Eric and Milly find ways to cope with the loss and the pain, as they escape to far away places.
He falls down..he wakes up..everyones like 20 years older..he finds out a spaceship took him...he flys around in it for a bit...its cool.
Flight Of The Navigator(1986) Starring:Joey Cramer, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff De Young Director:Randal Kleiser Certificate:
A 12-year-old boy is mysteriously abducted by an alien ship and returns to Earth eight years later, still only 12. He now possesses great navigational powers that enable him to fly his space ship anywhere he desires. Along with the robotic Commander Max and Mascot Puckmarin, the boy encounters an ..read more »
Ok I added this cos it was an 80s film..And every girl back then loved it come on you know you did. (And we all had 10 year old girl fantasies over Patrick Swayze)
Dirty Dancing
on DVD
(1987) Starring:Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Cynthia Rhodes Director:Emile Ardolino Certificate: Watch now: £2.49
Headstrong 17-year-old Baby Houseman hardly expects her family's usual summer vacation in the Catskills to be momentous. But then Baby spies Johnny Castle, the resort's dance instructor from the wrong side of the tracks. Johnny's facing a crisis: his dance partner and friend Penny is pregnant and ..read more »
Marty McFly goes back too 1955 messes about with the past..all time great film.
Back To The Future
on DVD
(1985) Starring:Michael J. Fox, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson Director:Robert Zemeckis Certificate:
Features the popular film trilogy BACK TO THE FUTURE, BACK TO THE FUTURE - PART 2 and BACK TO THE FUTURE - PART 3. The first adventure sees a Californian teenager become the innocent victim of a local crackpot's invention - a time machine made from a DeLorean car. He finds himself in his hometown ..read more »